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Upgrade bug has hit, interested in Pass Labs Amps
So earlier in this thread a few topics have been discussed and as I have plans to nearly upgrade all of my current components step by step in the next few years I obviously want to be on the right path. So it was pointed out that the mac mini via ... 
Upgrade bug has hit, interested in Pass Labs Amps
I am using Analysis Plus Power Oval 10 for the Ref1000s and a Aural Symphonics Cappuccino for the DAC3. I am in the process of running a dedicated circuit for the ref1000s using a hospital grade duplex (all thats in the budget for now.) Maybe that... 
Upgrade bug has hit, interested in Pass Labs Amps
>>IMHO the weak links in your system are the USB connection to the DAC (lots of jitter) and the speakers, because Paradigm speakers are voiced for home-theater use>>If I were in your shoes, I would use an SPDIF digital input to the DAC... 
Upgrade bug has hit, interested in Pass Labs Amps
So I run a bel canto dac3 into the ref1000s viA analysis plus solo crystal oval balanced Interconnects. That is connected to a mac mini via kimber USB cable. Hope this helps to get a better image of my setup . 
Upgrade bug has hit, interested in Pass Labs Amps
I have prob had them about 7 months now, they are the mk1s. Yeah, I to have heard good things about the mk2s. I just dont know if I can justify putting 2k into upgrading them, when I can sell the mk1s, for about 2k, and add about 2k to that, and s... 
New Bel Canto Gear at RMAF
Has anyone got to do some serious listening with both the ref1000 and ref1000 mkII?? I currently own a pair of ref1000s, and wanting to know if the 2000 for the pair is a significant upgrade in quality. 
Music server interface suggestions
So do you have any recommendations for a good nas to work with itunes? 
Music server interface suggestions
Thanks to all who responded. I think I have it narrowed down. I have ruled out the apple tv because, this will just be adding an interface, while I still will need a computer running somewhere for this all to operate well. also the airport express... 
Music server interface suggestions
In response to the appletv suggestion, can you the remote application for the iphone/itouch with an appletv? If not thats not what I am looking for because I dont want the tv on while selecting which music to listen to. 
What power conditioner to use with Bel Canto Amps?
Yeah, I am actually looking for power cords and a conditioner right now for my ref1000s. I talked to a bel canto dealer in seattle and he recommended the aural symphonics cappuccino power cords. I actually grabbed one for my DAC3 and have been imp... 
Convert Flac to Wav - how to & HD space need?
So I know this thread hasn't had any posts lately, but I figured it would be best to post here than start a new thread based on the same ideas. So I am dealing with the same questions as which format I want to go with, flac or wav. Already I have ...