ricky64

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Audio Aero Capitole Classic vs. Ayon CD-2
I recently had an extended audition in my system with the AA Capitole SE. In my system, the music imaged forward, and had a very lively energy that was great with rock music.Unfortunately, the sound was a bit hyperdynamic, forward, and a bit tippe... 
Mac Mini USB output sounds "garbled"
Also,Why would AIFF be better than wav in this context?I am new to all this, and assumed that downloading into wav was ultimately going to be the most flexible way to start my computer audio files, as I don't have that many CD's in my collection. ... 
Mac Mini USB output sounds "garbled"
I just purchased a MacMini, (my first Mac) for audio use.Running it via USB into the PS Audio PWD (toslink adapter on order).I notice inconsistency in the sound. Sometimes it sounds outstanding, other times it starts to sound lean and harsh. On on... 
Just got the PS Audio Perfectwav DAC -- Amazing
ooops.Not a typo, just a total misrepresentation of fact. 100kohms is the number. Only off by a few orders of magnitude.What are the recommended generalizations for matching preamp and amp impedence? 
Just got the PS Audio Perfectwav DAC -- Amazing
Count me among those who really like this unit, but find it sounds better with my preamp (and, I've been looking for a different preamp, so I'm not enamored with my current one). The output impedence of the PWD is 300ohms, and the input of my Ayre... 
Just got the PS Audio Perfectwav DAC -- Amazing
Hi,Can you tell me about the rest of your system?Have you tried bypassing your preamp.Thanks 
Peachtree Nova in da' House
Hi,I've been looking closely at the Peachtree products for an office system. I was hoping the Decco would do the trick. My local dealer was kind enough to allow me to a/b the Decco and Nova. The results were not even close. The Nova is a major ste... 
Help needed on JMLAB Utopia monitor range...
A couple of impressions...which may or may not be helpful, as I've not heard the micros...My tastes are toward a relaxed sounding speaker, with decent weight in midrange, and without any metallic edge to the upper range of the female voice (my pet...