computer isolation

And by the by, I would not be surprised to find that you can hear a difference in isolation. The more involved I am with computer audio, the more I see similarities to analog. After all, digital waveforms are just analog square waves. If bits were just bits, then there would be no discernible difference between bit perfect player programs or USB cables. I am not saying you will hear a diff with isolation, but it would be foolish not to try if you think it may.

thanks for the tips. i have not tried memory play yet due to only 1 gig. i.ll look into more. the sound is great so far but i like to know what i am doing.

Now that I've thought on it, the players I mentioned require 10.6.

ok, thanks

My experience falls in line with Tbg. I had read about computer isolation but pretty much figured the difference would be small at best. When I ordered the Ultra 5s for my speakers the Ultra SSs that were under speakers were freed up to sell or test elsewhere. I then remembered writings about computer vibrations and so I decided to test them on external hard drive where music is stored and computer. The difference was shocking, especially under firewire external HD with music. When playing familiar music when I set Ex. HD on top of Ultra SSs I could not believe what I was hearing. You could literally hear the vibration draining out and the sound become much clearer,detailed and engaging. I have repeated for many others for shock value. Some more improvement was heard after doing same with imac. After all this gain I went for all the gusto and bought a AQ Diamond firewire cable for external HD and it also had marked improvement. It was an ear opening experience.