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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Mitch - as I said before, it is a good USB interface that makes the Antipodes rise above everything else.Ok then, in generic terms (without listing manufacturers) please describe what makes a good USB interface. What are the important factors of a... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD The Antipodes DX is up and running today.A couple of early impressions are how easy it was to get the hang of the operations, and how much I enjoy the interface. Another thing I like is how easy it is to rip CDs. Mine are only taking about 5-8 min... | |
| Amp and preamp on same outlet? Thanks Al for the link. Interesting comments by Ralph and some reasons why power cords can sound different from each other. I had not seen that post before. Not sure if the voltage drop part is as applicable to my current Class D amps, which don't... | |
| Amp and preamp on same outlet? if I plug anything into the same outlet-dedicated circuit as my Krell 700cx, I can hear a difference of poor quality, the amp literally suck's the required power-current for a pre-amp, cd-player, etc... right out of the component's requirement nee... | |
| Amp and preamp on same outlet? A well regarded equipment manufacturer told me having everything on the same line is optimum. I suspect this is related to the ground loop considerations Al posted. Also, this is based on the assumption the one line is a dedicated circuit, as post... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Thanks Steve, I appreciate the information. It seems your experience is that the Hex can be improved on by using the S/PDIF input through the Off-Ramp vs. the Hex's onboard USB. It would be an easier decision if the USB on the Hex was crappy, or e... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Thanks Mrpaul, I am glad to hear the DX plays all formats since the dealer loaded some hi-rez music before he shipped the DX unit to me, and the music in the outboard drive attached to my mini is stored in AIFF format.I am really looking forward t... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hi Mrpaul, I do have a few operational questions;1. Do you connect your Antipodes DX to your home internet router using an ethernet cable, 2. What is the best/fastest method of transferring files you already own to the DX, and 3. Have you been suc... | |
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Steve, one of the questions I had about the Antipodes unit was how their "Uncompressed Flac Paranoid-mode" format, which is standard from the internal ripper, would sound compared to the uncompressed AIFF format I use with my mini. It is my unders... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hi Mrpaul, I just purchased the Antipodes DX and will be able to directly compare it to my Mojo Mac mini server. I am interested to hear your thoughts on the DX but respect your "if no objection" comment, since this is Matt's thread on DACs. Matt,... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Ctsooner, you will be in my thoughts. I lost my Dad over the Christmas holidays and he was career Army/National Guard. It is a tough time, even when they are older. I was impressed with the quality of friends and comrades that showed up to pay res... | |
| Help with speaker cable under $500 for new system I would not overthink things. You have received two recommendations for Canare 4S11, which is an optimal (star quad) geometry for speaker cables made with suitable copper and relatively inexpensive. One of those recommendations was made by a succe... | |
| Am i obliged to buy when seller refused at first.. Based on the rules/policies that govern trading at this site, when a prospective buyer makes an offer to purchase an item, the seller can select one of three actions pertaining to that offer,1. Accept,2. Decline, or 3. Counter.Selecting one of the... | |
| Retired audiophile? Papermill, first, compliments on the craftsman house, the river dwelling and your rigs. It appears you are in a very comfortable place for retirement. I have slowed down the buying and trying of audio gear considerably as I am very comfortable wit... |