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| Starting a computer based system 77jovian, the Squeezebox Touch has an internal server (I think it is called TinySB) that works very well with a powered external hard drive (can't use a USB-powered drive; the bus on the Touch does not output sufficient voltage to drive a big ol' ... | |
| Opting for no CDP -- only to regret it? I picked up a new Tascam CD-200 because of the excellent transport within. A mere $250 from Amazon. Digital coax out to my external DAC.I will never eliminate a CDP (transport) from my system; I will always listen to CDs this way, even though most... | |
| Starting a computer based system I recently began a similar journey. I am using a Squeezebox Touch and a Western Digital "Elements" hard drive as my server (I simply do not want to leave any of my networked computers running 24/7). The hard drive is dedicated - nothing else on it... | |
| North Carolina Audio Club Perhaps Sunday, March 11? Or what sort of work schedule do you keep? Maybe during the week. I have a very flexible schedule, so I am up for weekday get-togethers. I'm not keen on posting my cell number or email in here, so let's figure out how to ... | |
| best cd player to get?? Tascam CD-200 (excellent transport) @ $250 plus a killer DAC @ $1000 (options a-plenty at this price point) and you still have $250 left for new music. Giddyup. | |
| Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC The D2 does not include a headphone jack. Or were you thinking of using it upstream of a dedicated headphone amp? | |
| Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC I cannot. I have no experience with the Havana. | |
| Listening Chair? Mark me down in the Ikea Poang category as well. Great little (cheap!) chair, can be customized to some extent with the textile cover offerings @ Ikea. I have a faux sheep's wool cover on mine; very comfy.Did I mention that these chairs are very i... | |
| Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC Great post, Strate. Thanks for chiming in, and I'm glad you like your modded D1.The D2 continues to impress me. Just a rock-solid, high performing unit, and sooo inexpensive. | |
| Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC Dang, bro. Times like this make me wish I still lived up in Rhode Island. Short hop to NYC and "beverages of choice". :-) | |
| North Carolina Audio Club I'm ready when you guys are. I am happy to host a session any time soon, but I can't promise a big professional "listening area". I have my stereo gear set up in the sitting room off my master suite, and it is not a big room. For a get-together, I... | |
| Speaker cables for Merlin Speakers Have you considered >99% pure oxygen-free copper in a two-conductor stranded 12AWG CL2 (well-insulated/shielded) configuration?It'll sound durn good, I promise. Terminate to your preference.Enjoy! | |
| Zu Essence mini review Nothing beats paying 4 Large for a migraine generator. I'll pass on the ZuZu's petals speakers, TYVM. | |
| Your First Concert was..... Moody Blues, Chicago Stadium, 1981. Patrick Moraz was behaving strangely, as if he was drunk or stoned. ;-) | |
| Amp for PSB Stratus Gold speakers Sounds like a nice pairing. Enjoy! |