flyfish2002
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| NAS Question OK, thanks. Reviewing the documentation, my choices are RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD, which stands for Just a Bunch of Disks. JBOD treats each HDD as a separate networked HDD on the network - which would give me two 2TB HDDs. Choices, choices. | |
| advice on configuring a laptop windows system Robert,Here is my set-up:* J River 17 to an async USB DAC - get a decent USB cable* db PowerAmp for ripping CDs - I rip exclusively to FLAC lossless uncompressed - provides more stable metadata and with db PowerAmp now allowing FLAC lossless uncom... | |
| SOtM tX-USB experiences? I really feel Davide256 has begun an important conversation. With the prevalence, convenience and potential quality of Windows-based playback using an asynchronous USB interface, I too ask this very question. A quality, Intel i5-based Windows 7 Pr... | |
| This may be a dumb question... There is a product for iPod 4G and the iPad called "FLAC Player" that will play FLAC files on an iPod or iPad. Using the iTunes interface, you can move and play FLAC files to your iDevice. I bought it and love it - no need to convert. | |
| Lab top or table top If budget is flexible, check out the CAPS machine from Computer Audiophile founder Chris Connaker. You can purchase it ready made in a couple of configurations at:http://shop.smallgreencomputer.com/Computer-Audiophile-Pocket-Server_c5.htmChris has... | |
| Looking for power cable suggestions I bought the Pangea AC9SE from Audio Advisor for my head phone set-up and am very pleased. In my big rig, I am a dedicated VH Audio AirSine guy, but have to admit the Pangea AC9SE delivers incredible bang for the buck. | |
| Optimum compressed file for ipod/iphone? dbpoweramp from my reading and personal experience is very well-regarded and will work just fine. I use it to rip CDs to FLAC lossless (uncompressed). | |
| How to max setup for Squeezebox touch? Hi. I have a SB Touch and recommend two places to start:https://sites.google.com/site/computeraudioorg/squeezebox-touch-tweaksand read this forum:http://forums.slimdevices.com/forumdisplay.php?34-Squeezebox-TouchGood luck! | |
| Starting a computer based system If you are committed to the Apple platform, go here:http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/, as well as the Computeraudiophile web site I recommended earlier.In short, use Amarra in lieu of iTunes, rip to lossless AIFF codec and use a high q... | |
| Shouldn't done that... Thanks for the suggestions.Who makes the DA 160? I looked at the Ayre DAC. While universally accalimed, it has only one digital input: asynchronous USB. I will be using the better DAC I am looking for in my big rig in the basement listening area. ... | |
| Starting a computer based system Hi. Welcome to computer audio. I have been diving into it for about six months now and have learned alot - but have much more to learn.Go to www.computeraudiophile.com and read the FAQ. There is a ton of info on the site and the "owner" of the sit... | |
| DAC Magic vs DA10 Thanks. Due to comments from you and others not here on Audiogon, I have listed my DAC Magic. It is a fine DAC at its price point, but not a DA10. | |
| Non-edgy Shielded Silver IC Recommendation Consider VH Audio Pulsar Ag ICs or Silver Audio Appassionata ICs - both ICs are reference quality, in your "budget" and constructed by craftsman who are true audiophiles. No relationship with either Chris VenHaus or Max Kreifeldt except a satisfie... | |
| How do I get the most out of the Squeezebox Touch Here's my SB Touch set-up1. Boulder Power Supply.2. VH Audio AirSine to Boulder power supply.4. Power supply plugged into Hydra 65. Boulder upgraded umbilical cord 'Nitro"6. VH Audio Pulsar Ag SPDIF with WBT NextGens.7. Stello DA100 Signature DAC8... | |
| Need help picking a Headphone amp. You should also post on Head-Fi - lots of great info over there.One recommendation you might not have thought of is a portable amp. Some of the best portables will drive Sennheisers very well and you could get double duty with your Westone 2 IEs. ... |