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| Wadia 170i and Benchmark Dac1 - anyone try it? You are not pouring gas on a fire, there is nothing wrong with sharing your experience. That said, something doesn't seem right. (I am not doubting your results, just questioning the why.) I question this based on the many ways I tested things mys... | |
| Wadia 170i and Benchmark Dac1 - anyone try it? When I knew I was going the route of using an iPod, I researched the "best" way to store files and I quickly learned that there are many opinions on this. This led me to do a couple comparisons myself comparing AppleLossless, WAV and AIFF. In the ... | |
| N805's vs N802's A lot of great advice given, read closely.I once owned the Signature 805's, speakers I really liked. When the new diamond series came out I listened to the 803D and liked what I heard, which led me to order the 802D. While I am sure the 802D is a ... | |
| Wadia 170i and Benchmark Dac1 - anyone try it? My question is why would people want to use an ipod doc instead of their computer as a transport? I "guess" suggested answers are, simplicity/comfort level and kowledge.Simplicity/comfort: Using the 170 is basically using a piece of audio gear jus... | |
| McIntosh MA 6500 reliability etc.... The "leave it on, turn it off" debate will never end. Try it both ways yourself and if you hear a difference leaving it on, so be it. For me, I don't hear any difference with my Mac gear so I shut it off; I have had other gear that I felt the resu... | |
| McIntosh MC352 or MC402? Dave,I'd look to the new integrateds from McIntosh to match the MC252, such as the MA6600 and MA7000.Brian | |
| McIntosh MC352 or MC402? I suspect you'd be splitting hairs with these two and we in this hobby are good at making more of something than need be. That said, one thing comes to mind, does the MC352 use the newer optics for lighting or the older bulbs? This may seem trivia... | |
| RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,... If all I was going to do was race that Porsche that may be fine, but if I need it to get groceries too, it better be able too. | |
| RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,... I agree with Bombaywalla. | |
| RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,... Jim,Are you talking about CD's themselves or CD players? | |
| Rowland Concentra mk1 - Leaving it on? The amp should be warm, but not hot. I think our various opinions are making the water murkier! Just to clarify my experience, there were times when touching the unit that it was borderline uncomfortable to do so.Brian | |
| Rowland Concentra mk1 - Leaving it on? I owned two MkII units and they warm to the touch all over, it is normal so don't worry yourself. Also, it is designed to be left on, so again, don't worry yourself about it. On the volume issue, I agree with Macrojack, give JRDG a call. | |
| How different between B&W 804s & B&W 805s???? I run the speakers direct with no crossover.What do you mean by this Gerald?BTW, I am a fellow log home owner. | |
| Received my Wadia i170 transport today. A better compare is using your CDP, either the Marantz or MF, as a transport connected to the DAC-1 and then comparing that to the 170iTransport/DAC-1.How you chose to rip your files is a personal choice. There is so much debate about it and no si... | |
| How different between B&W 804s & B&W 805s???? I'd actually prefer upgrading to the 804S over adding a sub, but I haven't had much experience with subs and the little I have had wasn't great. The advantages of stand mount speakers, usually, is their ability to disppear, at least better than fl... |