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| how does the transporter rate The quality of the transport feed is strictly a function of the jitter, whether it is CD's or internet streaming audio. If they are both 16/44.1 and low jitter, they should sound identical. With a reclocker to reduce jitter, there is no reason why... | |
| how does the transporter rate I dont care for the AKM DAC chip used in it. Very detailed and layered, but not musical IMO. I modded the AKM test board and ran it it off SLA batteries to evaluate it. Even then it didn't grab me. The digital output should be fine, although more ... | |
| Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod? Some feedbacks I have read:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1204503359&openflup&9&4#9http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=42526.30Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod? "Is a basic difference between the Empirical and Cullen mods is that in the Empirical mod the reclocker is an external unit (pace-car), where in the Cullen mod the reclocker is a board which replaces a board inside the ZP-80?"No, there is HUGE dif... | |
| Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod? http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ddgtl&1204503359&openflup&9&4#9http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=42526.30http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=47245.new#new | |
| Computer output to DAC, which route? Thesauce - USB 1.1 supports streaming audio, but most USB 1.1 interface chips (in the computer) will probably create more latency than USB 2.0 chips, so eliminating pops and ticks may be more difficult with USB 1.1.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Maybe too detailed It's important to realize that almost all stock gear has some sibilance and harshness, some more than others. Particularly bad on solid-state gear. Tube gear can be more forgiving because its simpler, but you can sacrifice HF extension and end-up ... | |
| Maybe too detailed Here is what happened to you:You lowered the digital jitter so that the detail and HF extension is in focus as opposed to out of focus. This removed the masking effect of the jitter than you had before. The result is that the new clarity is allowi... | |
| Why buy a DAC when you have a high end pre/pro? No SS processors or receivers currently match the quality of a good stereo DAC. I have one of the most musical ones, the Proceed AVP, and it is fine for movies, but my DAC's blow it away. Not even close. My system is world-class though, very resol... | |
| What is the BEST sound card to use with a MAC G5 Myrtle - I appreciate this feedback as I dont have either one of these to compare for myself.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Is cheap, smooth, digital sound possible? If you want cheap, then you will sacrifice detail. Most cheap solutions eliminate harshness and fatigue by rolling-off or compressing the highs. This also tends to compress the dynamics a bit. If you dont care about sacrificing some detail or dyna... | |
| What is the BEST sound card to use with a MAC G5 Myrtle - The Off-Ramp Turbo 2 works the same with Mac. Supports 24/44.1, 24/88.2 and 24/96.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| How do I bypass KMixer in Windows XP Another way is to unmap the device. Here are instructions:http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=40068.0Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| Wadia iTransporter 24/96 can be played from a laptop using USB and the right USB converter or USB DAC. Also, you can use the Logitech Transporter and WiFi to play 24/96.Steve N.Empirical Audio | |
| 75ohm vs 110ohm digital cables For S/PDIF connections, 75 ohm coaxial cable should be used. For AES (XLR connector), 110 ohms twisted-pair cable should be used.S/PDIF is single-ended. AES/EBU is differential or "balanced".Steve N.Empirical Audio |