mcmanus
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| Vandersteen 2c sock removal I took the wood rim off the top of my 2cis. Once it was off, I had full access to the drivers below which I cleaned with compressed air. The rim was stuck on with glue and it took a well positooned wide-blade putty knife and a little muscle to lif... | |
| Using a CDP to copy a cd to computer So if we use EAC, the data from the computer should be as good or better than the best transport can provide. This would mean that running a file (processed by EAC) from the computer to a DAC rather than using a transport would result in the best ... | |
| How do you know a loudspeaker is the best? I second Newbee and other's comments about the context of the speaker use. The combination of source, amp and cabling make a huge difference on how a speaker sounds. A balance of budget and a blend of attributes will create a sound that is unique ... | |
| Using directory info to tag in iTunes? Is there a reason you cannot use the CDDB Gracenote database? I've had luck using it for songs I imported from various sources. Keep in mind that you can change the tags on large groups of songs if you have to do it manually. Select the group of s... | |
| Mini Mac as audio server? Fishpatrol - I'm getting a cd player instead of just a DAC for critical listening. Won't a cd player give better quality than a computer file? | |
| Anyone pay 1st price, Even if it's fair ? Poll or just "No lowballers, please" | |
| Help. A box beats my Maggie I drove my 1.6s (and now my 3.6s) with Adcom 565 mono blocks which can be had on Gon for under $900 a pair. There is plenty of power (300 wpc). I have not tried better amps so I cannot compare but these sound great. | |
| Coaxial or Toslink digital output from a PC Hepl - what about the Airport doesn't sound right? I'm planning to stream music through an Airport Express -- are you thinking that will a direct connection will be better? | |
| Mini Mac as audio server? Madmilkman -- that is my plan. I am in the process of upgrading my cd player (looking at resolution audio cd-55 or audio aero prima for about $1,000 used) and I plan to run my G5 through airport express into the "digital in" jack and use the cd pl... | |
| amps to match Magnepan MG3.6 Spkrs I am driving my 3.6s with two Adcom 565 monoblocks that I bought used on Gon for under $900 for the pair. At 300 wpc, they do a fine job. I'm sure I will upgrade at some point but they sure are great for now. |