m_snow

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How to convert FLAC to WAV ?
On my system the wav file sounds more 'organic'; there's just more 'there there'.I've since converted some 16/44 files, and to my ears at least, the difference doesn't seem to be as large as with 24/96 stuff.Obviously, YMMV.(My system: Jadis Orche... 
Anti-Cables Level 3
I tried them, and found them to need A LOT of break-in time. So if you've only got 70 hours on them, they will get better.For the money, I thought they were very good. 
How to convert FLAC to WAV ?
I've downloaded the Plant/Krauss song 'Killing the Blues' (24/96) in both formats and am in the process of doing direct comparisons.The WAV version is winning . . . . 
Which Speakers would you buy
I'm with Tpreaves.Cos I'd choose 'neither'. 
How to convert FLAC to WAV ?
Forgive me if this is off topic, but have you done direct listening comparisons between the two formats and found WAV to be fundamentally better? 
Hooking up DEQ2496 with USB DAC?
Mapleshade makes a USB to spdif converter, if that helps. 
Pure Music...Really Bad so far...
Contact Pure Music and explain the situation to them. I imagine you'll have to delete that copy of P.M. and re-download it. 
"best" 3.5mm to RCA cable
AQ makes a mini to RCA adapter (be forewarned; mine had the red/white switched): it was $10 from Audio Advisor. At that point, you can use any cables you'd like to. 
Source for copper wire
It's all silver plated, so no-go. 
Source for copper wire
Koestner - thanks for the heads up. I sent the guy an email making sure his solid core isn't silver plated. If not, that'll work. Thanks again.You might've just saved me a *^%#-ton of $$. 
Source for copper wire
Lokie - for my project, I'm probably going to need 200'. If that changes, I'll let you know.(& yes, it'll probably be better than your Walmart cables. I will tell you though - as an experiment, I spent $13 on 18ga speaker cable at Home Depot, ... 
Source for copper wire
Newark electric.Teflon insulated Belden copper for $99 for a 100 ft spool. 
Source for copper wire
I've already found it cheaper than both of those.Thanks anyway. 
Choice for wilson Watt/puppy 5.1 internal wiring
All you're doing is hearing the Wilson speaker. Wilson speakers ARE bright. It's a dirty little secret no one likes to talk about. Zd is completely and 100% right. If you want to get rid of the problem, get rid of the problem -- and that'd be the ... 
why did my iphone quit working on Wadia idock?
Ejlif - sounds to me like the first thing you need to do is take a deep breath and relax for a few minutes. You're not even running IOS 5? That right there could be your problem. Why not?