arbuckle

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How to convert FLAC to WAV ?
I am intrigued by the USB topic. Steve, are you saying that USB will beat my current setup I described above? I would love to put it to the test, thoughts? 
How to convert FLAC to WAV ?
Forgot to mention I am also running the clock out of the DAC into the soundcard. 
How to convert FLAC to WAV ?
This is a very long ongoing debate. There are the mathematicians out there that will insist there can be no difference, I am of the camp that I understand there can always be a difference, so I spent a long time ripping many files, all in DB Power... 
How to convert FLAC to WAV ?
I spent a month ripping to all formats, FLAC, WAV, AIFF. I found absolutely zero difference between the above. i went with FLAC since it was smaller and held tags, there was no reason to go with WAV and in fact there were reasons not to. Curious w... 
Frustrated with the sound of my system
As Mike60 tried to say what I did, you people need to re-read the OPs equipment. I as well as others have attested to owning some items in his list and all of us have identified problems with somewhere on that list. Those screaming to treat the ro... 
Frustrated with the sound of my system
Shakyman:Surely you must be referring to your own post when you say stupid blanket statement. Here it is one more time:"Your statement is ridiculous considering the room contributes maybe 75-80% of the end result."Given your handle is "Shakeydeal"... 
Frustrated with the sound of my system
Shakeydeal......really? Come on, can we keep sales pitches out of the forums and provide some honest advice. 
Frustrated with the sound of my system
Boy oh boy, people really get upset when someone disagrees with them. If you don't like my suggestions simply ignore them. People pushing room correction devices and the like is snake oil in my opinion. It does not matter how perfect the room is, ... 
Frustrated with the sound of my system
I disagree with all the room comments. Yes room can make a difference, but you cant put lipstick on a pig. I would not give it that much weight for performance improvement based on what you said. The next place I would check is the amplifier. Not ... 
Frustrated with the sound of my system
I used to have th ekimber 4tc/8tc biwire. When I switched to something newer the music played and the space opened up. I thought they were good cables but only realized how poor they were when trying something new. 
ProAc D40??
Sorry, wrong post, I was commenting on the Studio 140. Strike my previous post. 
ProAc D40??
I have found the D40 absolutely phenomenal. I have heard on a number of systems and found them to compete well above their price range. If I were buying any speaker under $4000 this would be it. They sound best with tubes or small class A amps. To... 
Krell / Mcintosh / Pass For Dynaudios
I really like both Pass and Krell. I agree that Krell stuff is much better than people bang on. I have never been impressed with McIntosh and actually cannot believe people actually buy the stuff. It sounds in my experiences no better than a recei... 
Luxman M-600A
Audioblazer is clearly a benefactor of this website to buy his equipment used or deep discounted. Reality is dealers have been crushed by this website. Now that is great for customers like Audioblazer and myself, but reality is the internet has gi... 
I have $2000 to spend on speakers.
Proac Studio 140s