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| How to add a Subwoofer to 2 channel stereo setup? I've just started using a sub with full range speakers. Although my ML Summits go down to 24 Hz, I have a deep (-10dB) null at ~60Hz, and couldn't really change their position in my family/listening room to address it. I just got the new ML Balanc... | |
| How do I connect Benchmark DAC Very simple. CD digital out (via RCA coax or Toslink) into the Benchmark DAC (using RCA or BNC terminated cable, or Toslink). Then RCA analog outs from Benchmark into the CD input of your Pre (or another aux input, if you still want to use CD dire... | |
| Bel Canto DACs I'm thrilled with my Bel Canto DAC 3.5VB (paired with a Squeezebox Touch and Oppo BDP-95). Have no desire to upgrade at this time. Unfortunately, it doesn't support DSD playback, nor offer a headphone out, which could be part of the reason it does... | |
| Hum X for CJ PV-10? Joe, I know another A/V component is the culprit, but it's not easy to pinpoint, as I have audio, video, and computer gear all interconnected, and difficult access to most of the non-audio cables. The "cheater plug" on my preamp eliminates the hum... | |
| Squeezebox Line Comes to an End I'm expecting my (five) Squeezebox devices to continue making music for years to come, with the large Squeezebox developer community collaborating to ensure LMS/Squeezebox Server software remains viable (at least for local streaming). Whether Pand... | |
| Another cheater plug thread Another "non cheater plug" solution for a difficult to isolate ground loop might be the Ebtech Hum X device (available from Amazon and elsewhere). I've been using a "cheater" with my C-J CT5 for 3 years, and just ordered the Hum X as a safer alter... | |
| Hum X for CJ PV-10? Did you ever find out from C-J (or just trying the Hum X) if it degrades the sound at all?I'm in the same boat with my CT-5. | |
| Is the Squeezebox Touch complicated? Many longtime SB users (myself included) are fearful that Logitech is about to "pull the plug" on the SB product line, and focus on higher volume mainstream consumer electronic/computer products. If so, that would really be a shame. I suggest gett... | |
| Is the Squeezebox Touch complicated? Re upgrading from a SB3 to Touch, I did just that, and was surprised at the improvement, even with S/PDIF feeding an outboard DAC. Much improved overall tone and "musicality" across the spectrum (?? less jitter). IMHO, well worth it! Plus, with th... | |
| Review Fantastic 4 - 4 USB DACs Face Off I rechecked the photos, and it was, indeed, the older EMM Labs/Meitner Designs DAC2. The original poster mistakenly thought it was the Meitner MA-1. It would have been great to have had either the MA-1 or DAC2X in the lineup, but we were limited t... | |
| Review Fantastic 4 - 4 USB DACs Face Off For the past few days I've had the opportunity to directly compare the Invicta to a Bel Canto DAC 3.5VB (with VBS1 power supply and Reference umbilical) in my home setup. Turns out, the Bel Canto has a bit "hotter" RCA output (2.5 V) than the Invi... | |
| Review Fantastic 4 - 4 USB DACs Face Off Wow! Quite a mouthful, but as the attendee with the Invicta DAC in tow, I think you really nailed it with this comparison. IMHO, you should be writing reviews for fun and profit! The Bel Canto and Meitner (BTW, it was the Meitner Designs DAC2) def... | |
| NAS connected digital streamer with digital out? The Squeezebox line of products does this. Connects to NAS via ethernet or wireless (wired ethernet preferred, especially if streaming high-res). Offers both coax and TOSlink digital outputs. | |
| Looking for a $1k DAC that delivers? RHljazz, you're absolutely correct! The analog output stage is just as (?? even more) critical than the chipset and digital implementation. Power supply likewise important. The M-DAC reportedly has a robust linear power supply (with an upgraded po... | |
| How Many Audiophiles Have Do You Know? I'm beginning to think the actual number of audiophiles (both aging, and newbies) is a lot larger than we thought! I previously knew only 3-4 audiophiles (aside from meeting folks at RMAF, Axpona, or online) until joining our local audio club (abo... |