timlub
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| PC audio output via USB Classikaudio, I'm sorry that I forgot to mention, you can certainly download 24 bit files @ 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 I have all bit and sample rates downloaded in Wav or Flac. Your DAC will need to be compatiple to play, some DACs won't p... | |
| PC audio output via USB The files bit rate is the files bit rate, unless you are asking if your pc can upconvert in front of the DAC. I haven't seen up converting onboard sound cards stock, but they are available aftermarket. I doubt there would be a sonic benefit if you... | |
| difference beetwen pc audio and hi-end? Quote:"There is no reason why a competently designed computer audio system (generally Mac, not PC) will not beat the highest end CD player"Hi Steve, I noticed in other writings that you prefer MAC and your statement above says "Generally", but are... | |
| How do we remember 1970s amplifiers? Kenwood L07M (mono) was reasonable as was the Grandson of Ampzilla. I had heard the ampzilla, it was rough around the edges, I had heard Flame Linear 400 and 700B, harsh. Pioneer had some old Class A amps that I recall sounding quite nice... They ... | |
| What matters most in speaker design? NrenterDo you want to build some speakers? Just curious how you decided to open this can of worms. To design, you need a very good understanding of how the individual drivers will react in what type of enclosure, you'll need to understand lobing a... | |
| Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input 11-20-11: HoustonjazzfanSo would I be better off just adding a headphone amp to my system?If you are mainly after a good headphone amp the answer is yes. There is no doubt that most suggestions above would better your old yammy as an amp/pre amp c... | |
| Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input Yamaha A-S2000, Surprisingly nice piece right in your budget... check the forums on Agon. | |
| NAD C540 player is dying. Replacement? Nice deal on a Toshiba laptop, has all specs that I mentioned earlier... a steal @ $269, no reason to wait for BlackFriday. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Satellite+Laptop+/+AMD+E-Series+Processor+/+15.6%26%2334%3B+Display+/+4GB+Memory+-+Bl... | |
| NAD C540 player is dying. Replacement? In your price range, you can get a pc based laptop. Mac is out of the price. I'd recommend a dual core processor, 4gb ram and 320 to 500gb hard drive, windows 7 64 bit. You can easily find this for $400. Later, you can add an external hard drive. ... | |
| NAD C540 player is dying. Replacement? A great time to look at Computer Audio, inexpensive DAC's beat out the sound of your respected NAD. Put thousands of cd's on one source, access material in seconds and never get up. | |
| Should I try to improve speakers at $2000.00 range Zoot45, I can only add a couple of comments. You really need to figure out yourself, what you want different in a speaker. Certainly things have changed, that doesn't mean you have to. If you can say, I really want more detail or I really want a b... | |
| What software for 24/192 playback on PC? Grandetech, Lots of options, i'll send you an email through the system in a few hours. Tim | |
| What software for 24/192 playback on PC? Grandetech, The most known place is HDTracks, I have bought a few from them, but B&W has them, Linn has them I don't remember them all, but go onto computer audiophile and they have a nice list. Many sites will give you a free sample. Most use... | |
| What software for 24/192 playback on PC? I have tried foobar, jrivers and media monkey. Foobar and Jrivers are equivalent in sound quality, foobar is free and works well, once you get used to it, its fine. Jriver however is more user friendly with a few more features. I found media monke... | |
| Speaker Rake Hello K rose, I have set many a speaker and have a formula that works for me. First assuming that you have your basic placement, i.e. how far from the sidewall/backwall and width set. On Talon Firebirds, you focal point will be half way between yo... |