markus1299

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Is there a Music Player for this?
I'm using a Sound Science Music Vault Diamond player coupled to my Weiss Dac 202. I currently use the AES/EBU connection to the Dac but this unit will do Firewire or USB also. In my system, it beat the pants off the MacMini I previously used. 
Preamps suggestions for cary cad120s
I have an SLP05 Cary preamp that I might part with but it does not have a phono stage and would be somewhat above your max price that you would like to spend. 
audiophile itunes
I use JRiver to play and Dbpoweramp to rip to my Windows 7 server with great results. 
What's the best Dac for the money
Weiss 202, absolutely great sound 
legacy speakers
Sounds like Mike is in trouble. I had problems in the past with him but he always made it right in the end. His communication skills sometimes aren't the best but after a time, he made it right. 
Best Way to Play Flac Files
For a couple years I used a MacMini for my digital music source. Converting Flac through the use of other programs and trying to work my way through an endless stream of work around programs to make my optimized mini listenable. It was just okay, ... 
Principles of audiophile cable construction?
Years ago I was kinda in the same situation. I had a pretty good set up but didn't really have a lot of knowledge about which cables might better my listening experience. I read comments from many of the more experienced posters on this site and t... 
Horning Perikles w Frankenstein amp
Swampwalker,The Frankensteins definately excell at conveying the emotional side of the music which was even further enhanced when I switched to the Takatsuki 300B tubes. In my system and to my ears, these amps deliver detail and realism that I hav... 
Horning Perikles w Frankenstein amp
My Frankenstein amps have absolutely no problem driving my Coincident Pure Reference speakers with 2- 12 inch woofers per speaker. Every now and then, I will switch out the Franks and plug in my VAC 30/30 but the Franks still rule in my system and... 
Top Ten Tuners of all Time??
My recapped Sansui G9000 is really a great sound. I'm imbarresed to say it approaches my 50K system in some aspects. 
To Preamp Or Not To Preamp Vac 30/30 MkII
I have the 30/30 Mk111 and pair it frequently with my Coincident Statement linestage. It is an excellent match for the 30/30. Soundstage and dynamics to die for. I would highly recommend the Coincident pre. 
Power cord suggestions?
I've had lots of Cary gear through the years and my experience after trying many cable types has always come back to Synergistic Research. I have no affiliation with this company but there products have always been stellar in any of my Cary system's. 
Speaker Cables With SET Amps
Ocellia silver sounds best on my Coincident Franks 
can u cut longer interconnects and reterminate?
Synergistic Research won't do it either. I think there theory is that by not doing it, you will have to buy more cables. 
Mach2Music modified Mac Mini
Doggiehowser,You were exactly right! I finally located the original HDD that was shipped with the unit and was able to reinstall everything from the Mach2Music provider. Thanks for reminding me.