I give you my word, I am not a Jriver guy :-)
Just have a look a the pictures at the end of my last blog post.
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Computer interface may be more friendly. But for functions and iPad interface, if you find something just equivalent, give me a call
All the best.
A while ago I made the happy transition from CD to computer streaming - ripped all my CDs and started downloading. Bliss! Even stopped playing vinyl...bye bye Gyrodec, SME, Koetsu. I was very much aware of the limitations of iTunes, compressed audio files, etc, but felt that Apple was the way to go as I started out with an iPod eight years ago and enjoy Apple products (iPod, iPhone, iPad, etc). Well the latest step was to introduce a Mac Mini in to my hifi world and what a little bundle of joy t
Note: an updated version of this text is my main audio site (audioroot.net).
Why the heck would anyone buy a DDDAC1794? This thing seems very much out of place in the arena USB and FireWire DACs out there, it costs a lot of money, and it requires an intimate relationshop with a soldering iron, too. However, I have been in the DIY world long enough to know that nothing beats a good DIY system.
I had many and very different DACs in the past. My beloved Stokes DIY Tube DAC was restricted to
PART ONE- THE THEORY
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Truly, I make Scrooge McDuck look like a spend thrift. Yet high quality, good sounding, gear costs a
I'm no philatelist, but this -- featuring two of my favorite artists -- caught my attention at a trip to the post office last week. Probably won't be using these for bill payments. Guess I might have to explore the Postal Service's Music Icon series to see what else they have.
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Last year, I cobbled together a draft of a guide to setting up a media server on a Mac Mini. It's intended to reflect what the consensus is around here, at least as to the basic issues. I've now revised the guide (with the help of a couple of folk here at CA) and have included a number of screenshots as well, which I hope people will find helpful.
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Straining to Hear and Fend Off DementiaBy KATHERINE BOUTON (NEW YORK TIMES. 12 FEB)
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The above story is featured in the New York Times Science section today. It is well worth reading. In this blog entry I would like to submit for consideration that listening to music may help fend off dementia.
Ms. Bo
As mentioned in my last post I needed to reduce the size of my hi-fi to make my home office into, well an office. After careful consideration I decided to go with a head-fi setup. Trying to demo gear turned out to be much harder than I anticipated. At least where I live there are not a lot of places that carry high-end headphone setups. A lot of time was spent online researching options and trying to narrow down my choices. I was fortunate to find nice people that were willing to help me.
Stephen Mejias wrote recently in the January issue of Stereophile of being thoroughly drawn in, transported & emotionally absorbed by the music while listening on a pair of $40 Dayton Audio B652 bookshelf speakers. A report which garnered him interesting evaluation relative to his credential & suitability as a legitimate audio critic. Just how can one be taken seriously by hard-core audio enthusiasts when one says they could enjoy what would be considered the equivalent of two tin cans
It is a sad day in the household. All of this time my listening room had been shared with my office. Due to a job change for both me and my better half, it needs to become more of an office. This means I need to downsize my Hi-Fi. The good news is there will still be Hi-Fi, just a smaller version. Good things can come in small packages, at least that is what I keep telling myself.
This also means I start the unfortunately process of selling off my current system so I can afford new st
Animals belonging to the family Canidae, or the sub-family Caninae, or the genus Canis; as in NotCho Dawg. Otherwise known as my dawg. NotCho Dawg arrived two years ago. He is my first dog. Now at 55, I missed out on that kid-dawg experience as a child. Mom said No Way. No Pets! Bless her heart. She had enough to deal with. And dealt well, she did.
Finally, as an adult, I can call the shots now, so long as The wife is accepting, coerced or effectively deceived. Speaking of deception, when I
Well last week, I go out and get a very nice Audi A7. A vision in silver, as sleek as a blue fin tuna, and as musical as a dead carp. I attempted to load a few CDs into the internal Hard Drive. I was shocked, SHOCKED to learn that the Audi so called "Jukebox", will not load standard Audio CDs because of "legal reasons". I guess some green eye-shade lawyer in Neckarslum had decided that I have no rights under the fair use doctrine. So if I want to check out a few new CDs on the road, I am re
In the recent issue of Metal Hammer they reviewed many of the staffers top album picks for 2012. This prompted me to look back at my collection come up with my own list. In Metal Hammer they choose to do a top 20 but I am going to limit mine to top three.
The Devin Townsend Project - Epicloud
Devin Townsend has been around for years making music with various bands, and Epicloud represents his 15th album. Epicloud builds upon the framework that started in other Devin Townsend Project alb
A little bit more than the parts of a DIY project, but considering the work and possible re-work, pretty cost effective.
http://www.newark.com/sola-hevi-duty/sls-05-030-1t/power-supply-linear-5v-15w/dp/48F3005
Hey guys
i'm sorry Netload is causing so much trouble. i chose it because it always worked fine for me.
thanks to abrusc there is now a torrent file, which should help getting it.
...looking forward to more impressions of audiophile windows 8 (not of netload )
Please, I need to know quite fast....
The model a very nice member mentioned of Medion is not longer available. I can also get at Nierle.de (also for Belgium) Intenso 3TB and 3.0 USB for the same price.
Do you still recommend the Brand Medion?
Thanks a lot,
Jeannette
<p><a href="/monthly_2012_12/DSCN1084_600x450.jpg.76cfe0e72ec9b285cf7026d638622b28.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="28136" src="/monthly_2012_12/DSCN1084_600x450.jpg.76cfe0e72ec9b285cf7026d638622b28.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p> In keeping with family (who else would care?) tradition, I am working up a list of my favorite artists/albums of 2012. Of course, I haven't heard it all and could never claim any
I replaced a dying Macbook today with a brand new Mac Mini, stock from the Apple store. Sounds great, no kidding!
Just running straight iTunes for now, and enjoying the vast improvement in sound quality! I was considering building one of the new C.A.P.S. servers, but decided I didn't want to wait a few more weeks till all the versions of the new C.A.P.S. servers are published. Not at all sorry - zero buyer regret.
Now just waiting to see J. River publish on the Mac. Might even be this m
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