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Amarra for iTunes at RMAF...

As my listening habits are split about 70% from iTunes and 30% vinyl I was pretty excited to see Stereomojo report on the new Amarra software for iTunes that can increase the sound quality of your digital music.

http://www.stereomojo.com/Rocky%20Mountain%20Audio%20Fest%202009%20Show%20Report%20/RockyMountainAudioFest2009ShowReport.htm

I was somewhat less excited to see that the price tag on this software add-on is almost $1k. Has anyone heard the Amarra software and have thoughts on if it's worth this price? Are there any similar products out there for a more reasonable price?

Happy listening!
jmleonard400
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drubin
3,275 posts
 
I thought that with Asynchronous USB implementations, such as from Wavelength, Ayre and dCS, the computer is no longer the master clock. Likewise for some Firewire implementations.
chadeffect
586 posts
 
Antipodes audio, Drubin,

my point exactly...

Ps Antipodes by BS I was referring to some audiophile cable manufactures in general. Not you necessarily of course (unless you have been eying up snakes in your spare time!). I did not know you made cables. I also am aware that some metals have shot up, which must mean the bill is passed on.

I have come across some cables that have only been renamed and covered in a thick pretty outer sleeve and sold for unfair sums.
sidssp
1,077 posts
 
Chadeffect,

Everything marketed as an audiophile item is going to cost more. Remember the blue tack? It sells for $2 at OfficeDepot but 5 to 7 times more at an audio store. I have also seen a pair of cart mounting screws selling for $200 and they are not made of gold.

It is pricing like this gives our hobby a bad name.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
I will have to try getting BlueTack at OfficeDepot. I have found too many copies to be worthless.

Your other example is part of capitalism. If you make something and no one buys it, you go out of business.
chadeffect
586 posts
 
I didnt mean to turn this thread into a bashing of audiophile vendors or manufactures. Everyone is trying to make a living. It is a niche industry.

I guess we all here on the 'gon love this hobby, one would hope that people within it would show some respect for that. I am sure most manufactures and vendors are involved for the same reason as us. A love for music and music playback.

In my experience most people within this hobby are honest and make worth while products and are doing the best they can. The pricing policies I guess reflect the small market.
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