timrhu
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| When is optical or coax cable or usb best? After reading so much about using USB out I tested this over the weekend. My preference was optical over USB. The difference was noticeable to my ear. Source is mac mini to a PS Audio DLIII dac. The USB was run straight in to the dac while the opt... | |
| can this fact be accurate? plus you can get a piece of paper and a short pencil stub and divide to get your percentage of the population 100,000 represents. or if challenged get a calculator. most people with some education can figure this one out in their head.Good one Hot... | |
| can this fact be accurate? quote]According to the November issue of Stereophile, they have Total paid distribution of about 65,000 copies.[/quote]My first reaction was the number seemed high, but this stat makes me rethink that. I agree with the gist of Tomcy6's comment con... | |
| Mac Mini vs. CDP? I use the headphone/toslink out of the mac mini and was underwhelmed at first also. Files are ripped AIFF ripped with correction on. Dac is the PS Audio DLIII. What brought this combination to life for me was the addition of a Monarchy Audio DIP. ... | |
| Best speakers in the 3000 -5000 range Is it simply time for a change, or is something lacking in your B&Ws? | |
| Budget Speakers for a small living room The Audioengine A5 is a good suggestion as you don't need an amp to power them. Another suggestion is the Gallo Acoustic A'Diva with one of the Gallo subs designed to mate with them. We have the A'Divas mated with the MPS-150 sub in the living roo... | |
| Down firing sub tweeks I have a 3 inch thick maple cutting board. Think I'll give it a try. | |
| Down firing sub tweeks PTM, this is interesting as I'm always looking to experiment. Is the sub simply sitting on the floor or did you fashion some type of feet? | |
| Down firing sub tweeks Was that $20 each for the granite? If so, that's a steal. | |
| audio rack materials Many years ago I built a rack using slate and all thread. Talk about vibration control, just rap your knuckles on one of the shelves. Cost me less than $100 to build. | |
| Best VALUE Linn amp for 5103 PreAmp The AV5105 is a stellar performer and was built to run with the 5103. They are way under valued, usually selling for less than $500. The only other Linn amp I have owned was the LK85. The 5105 was a much better amp IMO. | |
| What are your top 5 RB CDs For SQ - Rock Music How could I forget the Steely Dan collection, "Citizen Dan?" | |
| What are your top 5 RB CDs For SQ - Rock Music Ryan Adams - 29Beck - MutationsAni Difranco - Up Up Up Up UpRadiohead - In RainbowsXTC - Oranges And LemonsMight've included Counting Crows if Chadnliz had not beat me to it. | |
| Down firing sub tweeks Great timing for this question as just yesterday I put a piece of porcelain tile under my REL sub. Still evaluating but initial reaction is not favorable. I think the tile is too thin. Also, it's just sitting on the carpet.I think I'll look into S... | |
| Mac Mini Monitor/Keyboard/mouse Never? I doubt it. I use my Mac Mini with a wireless mouse, the small Apple USB keyboard and hook a monitor up once a month or so to check for updates. The wireless mouse is unobtrusive as is the keyboard when tucked away. I use my ipod touch as a... |