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Upgrade Sota Comet or buy a used table?
I have owned too many turntables to mention and I keep going back to the Sota turntables because they are just right. I have had a few uber expensive turntables over the years. I have tried in my system the SME 10, 20, and 30 and all sounded good ... 
Don't Feel Guilty Spending $$$
I think that is awesome. I need to go into business making handbags. That proves that if you make it, someone will buy it. I hope it is made in the USA. Just like msn to start the article with a little class warfare with the statement that: "Clear... 
Upgrade Sota Comet or buy a used table?
I had an VPI Aries that I recently got on trade. It sold fast. It is a "NICE" sounding turntable but I preferred my buddy's new Sota Comet to the VPI. More music seemed to be difference. The Sota just had more information. It was clearer smoother ... 
How do you rip CDs on a new version mac mini?
Audioengr is correct XLD is a much better ripper. Do not get me wrong I have heard good rips from I-tunes but in XLD they are a magnitude better 
CD-format to be abandoned by major labels by the e
I do not think CDs will go away for awhile. If I were musician I would have real hard time making new music and selling it on I-tunes for nothing and watching people sharing files. Music file sharing is a real problem for all musical artists, and ... 
Need Mac Mini Server set up advice
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WAV vs. FLAC vs. AIFF
There is a difference between AIF, FLAC, & WAV files. AIF & FLAC files have one more process that the music player must get through before it can play music as opposed to WAV. FLAC and AIF files have a wrapper file. The AIFs wrapper file i... 
WAV vs. FLAC vs. AIFF
Generally WAV is the best sounding with AIF a close second place and FLAC a bit behind AIF. The problem with WAV is music tags and meta data do not follow the file. It can be very challenging with AMARA and Pure Music when you cannot find the name... 
Can I build a Proac Response 3
Those Proac Response 3s are great sounding speakers. I have recently assembled a pair of the Parts Express Kits and I think they may be better. It is just hard to tell because it has been a while since I listened to the Response 3s. I remember get... 
Mac Mini vs. Macbook Pro as a server
I now have a better turntable and I have upped the performance of my system by a good bit with upgrades. Also keep in what happens with technology and time? I think technology gets better and these new music servers have been developed for a speci... 
Mac Mini vs. Macbook Pro as a server
I have an I7 Mac Mini with 8Gigs of Ram using Amarra. The Mini is optimized for music. I have as much stuff turned off as possible. Herman my point is very valid the Audio Research DAC accepts USB in fact it has one of the best USB input receiver ... 
Mac Mini vs. Macbook Pro as a server
I have developed a 20AH Lithium type battery for the Mac Mini. It is big improvement. I do not wish to market it at this time due to the liability of such batteries. 
Mac Mini vs. Macbook Pro as a server
I am borrowing a Audio Research DAC 8. The Yamaha and olive have their own DACS built in however they both have high end Burr Brown DAC Chips like DAC 8 and I will add they sounded better than my modified Mac Mini using using the Audio Research DA... 
Phono Stage Question Beginner
Buy the NAD PP2 it is better by at least the price difference. 
Mac Mini vs. Macbook Pro as a server
I have a 2011 Mac Mini running on battery with a SSD hard drive. It is very very good. I have not done an A-B comparison between the current Mac Book Pro and my Mac Mini. I would think that the Mac Mini would sound better because of not having a v...