levy03

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Mach2Music mini and Amarra : Huge disappointment
+1 on Sgr's comments. have had a chance to listen to many computer based systems and nothing i've heard bests streaming with the PWD II and the bridge. redbook sounds great and hi-res is truly a mind bender. incredible in all respects and comes VE... 
Are the JL Fathom subs really that good....
it's all about the set-up interface and taking the time to do it right. if the set-up software is not up to snuff, the resulting sound will also be sub-par. same applies to taking your time and getting it set-up right (to your liking).can't commen... 
Finally saved 3000 what is a good setup.
i'd suggest a krell integrated (s300i or similar) and a pair of aerial 7b's. it's a set-up i initially started with and served me well for a 2 years.thinking you should be able to do this at about 3000-3500 used. 7b's are great all around speakers... 
What is the best transport?
i enjoy a pretty good computer based system using the PSA perfect wave dac and bridge. have some friends who also have good PC set-ups. the convenience and features of PC audio are outstanding. i really enjoy it.that being said...i have not heard ... 
Sub wolfer advice
+1 Zmanastronomy. don't put your subs in the path of your mains. 
PASS LABS SERVICE - GOLD star
i've got an old x-1 that will probably need their help someday (no plans to part with it anytime soon, love it). this is great to know. thank you 
4 ohm Load for Denon AVR-3600 Receiver?
i still have a older dennon 3801 that i use in my shop. had trouble pushing aerial 7b's with it a couple years back. sent my krell s300i in for service so i dragged the 3801 in from my shop to use in the mean time. it was fine until things got lou... 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
that's how i understood it too Ben. sure would be nice to find out for sure though. 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
Not sure how my edits all got posted?My apologies.. 
Which is a better choice? New, or used preamp?
ya never know. i tried 5 pre's when i was auditioning. 2 were current production units and 3 were older....one was very old. was wanting to stay in the $2000-$2500 range. sound wise...the oldest one (pass eleph) sounded best to me. i tried to live... 
help with audio formats
i ripped almost everything to flac for my pwd/bridge including hi res. enjoyed j river myself using a pc but psa's elyric is coming around nicely. still a bug or two but they are close to getting it all sorted out.many of us are using the "trans-c... 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
Jiminia: why would you use USB (or converted usb) to feed the pwd? 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
stupid question but wondering why anyone would use usb to feed the pwd??. 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
Jiminia......this might be a stupid question but why are you using USB to feed the pwd? 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
Ben, that's where the good stuff is hidden imho...Native X!. it adds smoother detail and an almost "warmer sound". the improvements in space and the accuracy of that space using native-x are incredible. not so much adding space...rather defining t...