WAV vs. AIFF

I was quite impressed with the Exemplar cdserver at both the RMAF and CES. It uses Windows XP so I had no choice but to use WAV with maximum avoidance of error correction. It goes to my Exemplar dac by way of a Lynx AES/EBU output. Thus far this is the best reproduction of digital I have heard. I have four Macs including the one that I use as a remote desktop to run the server. I have heard Macs used driving a dac through the USB2 port, but it is not really close. I do wish it were possible to get Mac processors for use in the server but think it is impossible.

Too get the best read???

Clio09, although I have much experience with Window ripping, I have always been a Mac user. But my Exemplar Music Server uses Windows. As weird as ripping to a hard-drive is, I can only suggest that you try it both ways.

Acurus, since I have found WAVs done without a disc mat take nearly twice as long to rip as those with a mat and sound nowhere near as good, I am not inclined to believe your assertion. When I demonstrated this at the RMAF all I heard was an audience of "why do this nonsense" and "bits are bits." Then I heard "This is impossible!" followed by quiet when many left to go buy the Millennium cd mat.

Acurus, I have a Exemplar Music Server and at this moment cannot get my remote desk top HP to connect with it. John Tucker is trying to figure out why as my HP worked fine with his personal Music Server. Once I get over this problem, I will try to compare WAV, FLAC and AIFF rips. XP based Music Server sounded better.

I may be moving to using a Mac Mini with remote hard drives running through the new Lindemann digital to digital device into my S/PDIF input on my dac. But I don't want to use my new Mac Imac 24 for this. For one it is too big.

I am sorry about my over the top reaction. The "bit are bits" response drives me crazy.