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| Are Mac and PC equal? I have been using Mac/OS. Have both a Macbook Pro and a Mac Mini with Pure Music installed for playback. CDs are ripped as AIFF files using itunes error correction. I have found this to be an easy and reliable path to computer audio. The sonics se... | |
| Rotel DAC Could easily be the cable. Has your friend tried different ones? | |
| How to divide a budget between components Most any allocation can be justified by the one making the expenditure. | |
| How to divide a budget between components I agree that opinions on this will vary widely, but what the heck, I might as well offer another.I believe it depends on budget. For example at budget under 10K I think a balanced approach of ~25% for speakers, amplification, single source, cables... | |
| integrated watts or amp watts Sorry, I meant advisors, not advisees. | |
| downloading music versus cd `s quality As Zd stated, yes CDs can sound as good or better ripped and played through a computer based system than through a disc player. I do both. On your Mac you would need playback software, CDs ripped as AIFF or WAV flies, and a USB DAC. I have found t... | |
| Matching Speakers to Components I dont believe there is a single way around when assembling an audio system. As long as the chosen components are compatible both electrically and sonically toward ones sonic preferences, one can assemble a system source to sink or 'sink to s... | |
| integrated watts or amp watts Thanks, Rlwainwright. However,as i tried to indicate, most of my post was a follow-up to previous advisees. Yes Wolf, paying for excess power at the expense of quality is not a good trade off. | |
| would I be better off... Great! Should be a good addition to your Yamaha. | |
| Yamaha R-S700 2 Channel Stereo Receiver Do you often play CDs? Could you borrow a single disc player to try in your system? A single disc player may smooth out the sound over the 5 disc one. | |
| Best upgradable system components for under $6K Yes, do your homework. I couldn’t say what i would do of I had your budget. I know I would take advantage of the fact that I currently have a satisfying system and take my time, buy each component for the long haul and with an end plan that allows... | |
| integrated watts or amp watts +1. A compilation of the points made by Zd, Jmc, and Arnett regarding rating philosophy, design type, sound pressure/power relation. They all affect the value of a wattage rating regarding an amps ability to drive speakers. Room size and room damp... | |
| Ref-75-SE delivered ... Oregonpapa, thanks for a great review. I intend to search out some of your references. Last year in the spring I was listening to my system when i took a walk outside to the poolside deck. The pool was not yet opened and covered and served host to... | |
| integrated watts or amp watts I tend to agree that at the $1500 range an integrated amp would provide a greater return on $$ in most cases. That said, there are cases where the flexibility of separates may need be considered.As Zd states, power ratings vary widely between comp... | |
| Best upgradable system components for under $6K Yes Al, I failed to consider the NAD amp/speaker interaction. I just assumed that the OP was satisfied with the sound of of the amp section driving his current speakers and was throwing a little kidding Zd’s way. |