ryanmartinson
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Any suggestions on Tube Buffers? I've been searching a little on Agon and found this thread with some people that have real experience with a buffer. It's all pretty positive. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1202443614&openfrom&1&4#1 | |
Any suggestions on Tube Buffers? I've been curious about and researching the same thing. I believe from what I've read that the GF M-283 is the same unit, but priced higher than the Yaqin CD2 buffer. You might want to try the CD1 which is the high end version of the CD2. It can b... | |
Anyone successfully rip DVD-Audio on a Mac? Thanks Singleendedsingle for your answer. I gave it a try, but unless I'm doing something wrong, it doesn't work for DVD-A discs, only DVDs. Ryan | |
Anyone successfully rip DVD-Audio on a Mac? Ah crap. That's what I was afraid of. Anyone? | |
Why Do We Use Preamps? Thanks Theo for posting a thoughtful response. No offense, Unsound.Ryan | |
I have a Macbook Pro and an IPOD Oops...looks like my link didn't work for the Harman Kardon ebay store. If you search on ebay you'll find it. Ryan | |
I have a Macbook Pro and an IPOD To get the best sound quality for under $1000, you should plan on playing music from your mac, not iPod. With the iPod your stuck with the internal DAC which isn't the best. With the Powerbook you can use either the optical or USB out to get a dir... | |
I have a Macbook Pro and an IPOD What's the max you'd like to spend?Ryan | |
Firewire DACs? Apogee has a couple firewire DACs if you don't want to drop $2500 on a Weiss. Their MiniDac sells for $750 and the Duet goes for $500. I've seen good comments about both. Ryan | |
smallest footprint cd player Not sure what your budget is, but Virtue Audio has an interesting new CD player that I believe is 10" deep. Listed at $599. http://store.virtueaudio.com/product-p/vrtu-cd-pianom1-pbf-1.htm Ryan | |
smallest footprint cd player What's the maximum depth that would work for you?Ryan | |
Ascend Sierra 1 Reference vs. Era D5 I have D4s in my desktop rig and am very pleased. I haven't heard any of the speakers that Loomis listed, so maybe I'm missing out. I A/B'ed them with Paradigm Studios and chose the Era's because I thought they sounded a little smoother and looked... | |
Ascend Sierra 1 Reference vs. Era D5 I'm interested in this comparison as well. C'mon peeps. Ryan | |
Indie/alternative artists that keep things simple Gotta check out Blind Pilot. Stellar first album! I bet it's right up your alley. | |
Warm Sounding Power Amp or MHDT Havana DAC? All right, all right...I GET IT! No really, thanks for all the advice. That does sound smarter. Not as easy to convince my wife....but smarter. I'll try to hold out for some better speakers. |