timlub

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Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
FINALLY I GET IT, ITS ALL CHADS FAULT... Earlier, it was the tyrant manufactures, then all of us at least now we know its Chad... and of course now instead of not being forced to listen to mp3 or being able able to get high res, it is now formats ... 
File format, software and settings?
Hi Steve, used direct, Kernel Streaming and Wasapi..KS & Wasapi were both better than direct... these things are so close, I had to listen long and hard to finally figure what the differences were in my system. KS was more absolute (maybe anal... 
File format, software and settings?
Hi Steve,I have tried JRiver... a year ago, no jplay. I tried Media Monkey, didn't like it. I have tried JPlay w/foobar 2000. At first I thought Jplay was a miracle, very nice improvement... I got rid of anti virus, I increased ram, I made all my ... 
File format, software and settings?
For PC DB Poweramp is the easiest most complete ripper, although Exact Audio copy works very well and to my ears sounds as good and is free... Data tagging is much better with DB poweramp... Also, Steve, I recommend that you once again try Foobar ... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Can we all just agree that Petty needs to develop his own stinkin format... he's the engineer... (drives trains)I just don't understand why he continually beats down us dummy's that aren't smart enough to do this computer stuff properly.... Petty,... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Pettyofficer, I have to say, last post was pretty well written. I'm not sure how accurate all the studio info was, but point taken. The point that I cannot take is all the hype about the insecurity of all the other formats and writing it as though... 
How to get the impact of a live concert?
The impact of a live performance isn't necessarily measured in volume alone... Very high sensitive speakers and I should have added with alot of cone mass combined with a big quality dynamic amplifier will give move more air and give you dynamics ... 
Lossless Files Vs CD's
Steve, Have you tried Windows 8 on a PC with wave files? I know that you've been a Mac Proponent, but Win 8 is very audibly better than Win 7. I'd like to hear your impressions. Being a guy with a big family, i'm on a budget and can't go out and g... 
How to get the impact of a live concert?
"How to get the impact of a live concert?"Well when you say impact... it comes down to high sensitivity speakers and some real juice with the power amp... You'll get plenty of impact. 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Yep, Chad is right on... I don't have a ton of time in a real studio, but I have been running 48 channel boards in churches & such for several years... Lately we drop everything right to a file in 24/96, keep the file in high res, but down con... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Petty reminds me of my ex wife 
Stereo preamp upgrade
Forgot to mention the Musical Fidelity A3CR... big value, should find one for about $500, This and the Muse I recommended earlier both have remote, the MF is single ended only, the Muse is single ended and balanced both. I recommend that you do so... 
Stereo preamp upgrade
The Parasound is a solid recommendation. You won't find better than a Muse model 3 at that price point, I've seen them around $600. Be aware this is not a model 3 signature. The old Sumo Athena is surprisingly nice, probably around $300. The Adcom... 
Pass vs McCormack?
Hi Jim, I certainly see the pricing disparity that the others speak of, but I think considering both manufacturers reputation, it is a fair question. I wish I had the experience to answer it, hopefully someone will, I'd like to hear how they might... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Realistically everyone is using 16/44.1 or higher. I really don't think ANYONE is using MP3 for their main listening....why do you keep bringing MP3 into the conversaton. same ole lame arguments, can you say anything productive? These arguments ar...