timlub
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| Emotiva amplifiers review/experience? I've never listened to any Emotiva, but I have to wonder, at that price how would something like a McCormack DNA-1 compare? These and other reputable amps are available in that range. For me, Longevity isn't the issue, just sheer sound quality. An... | |
| Interconnect question My experience is similar, I have had and SL1200mkII, changing cables made a huge difference. I contend that most audiophiles would never have and interconnect cable between an amp & pre as cheap as what comes on an SL1200 as a tonearem cable. ... | |
| MOSFET's vs Bipolar's Unless you are comparing 1 specific mosfet vs 1 specific bipolar, I really don't think this question can be answered. There are definately several examples of both that are incredible amps. It seems today many use fets on the front end and still u... | |
| PS Audio 250 Delta monos/improvement The only small amps today that will compete with your big mono blocks will be some of the Class D amps. I can certainly name some, but am not personally experienced. If you don't get many responses, I'd start a new thread on class d amps that will... | |
| How can you tell the quality of the recording? Unsound, you are absolutely right, that if the master tapes are dynamic, there should be no loss going to cd. | |
| How can you tell the quality of the recording? Sorry, but I need to add and you can tell its a great recording because it sounds good....Clean, detailed, tight, accurate. | |
| How can you tell the quality of the recording? Wow, so much to respond to: I've been an audiophile since 19...I'm 52. My degree is in Broadcast Journalism, I was mixing in clubs @ 21, later when I calmed down, I was doing some church stuff, later yet was able to to some band recordings, handli... | |
| I got the USB DAC per everyone's sugguestion BUT.. Old thread, probably well known by now, but VDAC II has an improved USB interface built in runs 24/192 very well and reports say it is better than the VDAC. I've been using an inexpensive Musiland Monitor 02US, it runs 24/192 on all inputs includi... | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? I really don't have answers for all the questions above, but I have to download proprietary drivers for my USB DAC, there are around 10 different drivers and every one of them sound noticeably different. The last 2 have been very good. | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? So one last question Steve, Is just MAC or are there versions that we would need to look for. Example Win 7 sounds clearly better than XP. Does a G4 sound as good as a current version? Any specifics we should seek out? (Sorry about double duty que... | |
| PC audio output via USB Thanks Steve, Right now I am using a very inexpensive 24/192 solution, ok cheap. Musiland Monitor 02US with an Audioquest Cinnamon USB. I've had a few friends come over, one with a MAC and the other with a SB touch both with inexpensive DAC soluti... | |
| PC audio output via USB Classikaudio, I'm sorry that I forgot to mention, you can certainly download 24 bit files @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 I have all bit and sample rates downloaded in Wav or Flac. Your DAC will need to be compatiple to play, some DACs won't p... | |
| PC audio output via USB The files bit rate is the files bit rate, unless you are asking if your pc can upconvert in front of the DAC. I haven't seen up converting onboard sound cards stock, but they are available aftermarket. I doubt there would be a sonic benefit if you... | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? Quote:"There is no reason why a competently designed computer audio system (generally Mac, not PC) will not beat the highest end CD player"Hi Steve, I noticed in other writings that you prefer MAC and your statement above says "Generally", but are... | |
| How do we remember 1970s amplifiers? Kenwood L07M (mono) was reasonable as was the Grandson of Ampzilla. I had heard the ampzilla, it was rough around the edges, I had heard Flame Linear 400 and 700B, harsh. Pioneer had some old Class A amps that I recall sounding quite nice... They ... |