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Audiophile
This is the room to discuss all things audio. What's your system like? Are you analog or digital? Tube or solid state? Know about some new ear candy? Let's hear about it!
iBasso D10 DAC & headphone amp gets 5 star review at HiFi Choice - http://www.techradar.com/reviews...
Phonak Audéo PFE earphones - Swiss designed, precision made in-ear monitors - http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/audeo-p...
Parts-Express.com: Wattgate 381 Audio Grade Duplex Socket - http://www.parts-express.com/pe...
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"AWESOME, I have been waiting forever for this product. Finally something to go with my custom vacuum sputtered unobtainium circuit breaker contacts and calibrated studio grade Romex. Now if I can just get the power company to get rid of those pesky scalar waves in my zero point energy transmission system, I'll be all set. Hey, if you are reading this maybe you have advice on how I can attach my holographic ear bud drivers to my tin foil hat?" - List Price: $148.00 EA
- Brian Sullivan
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P.T. would have been proud of this methinks.
- Brian Sullivan
How to you avoid background sound produced by radio frequencies?
Chris liked this
Distance(?).
- Chris
If you're referring to background noise that interferes with the sound you *want* to hear, then you'll need either a better antenna or possibly a better tuner.
- CJ Guest
But if you're referring to background noise that's caused by RFI affecting the actual electronics, then components with copper chassis go a long way in protecting the electronics (and your ears) from RFI and EMI.
- CJ Guest
The problem is background noise that's caused by RFI affecting the electronics.
- Kayhan Bölükbaş
DarkWave Studio – Open Source DAW - http://earthshiprecords.com/blog...
My neighbour has been gifted a pair of speakers -- Triad Design -- date and model unknown (from what I can tell they are a Portland company still in business making speakers). Looking for any information I can get.
Brian Hendrickson and Lars Clausen liked this
http://www.triadspeakers.com/ is the company.
- Brian Sullivan
I love how there used to be what seemed like a bazillion companies making speakers.
- Chris
The 10 Best Up-and-Coming Companies In Audio-Video - http://hometheaterreview.com/the-10-...
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Asynchronicity: A USB Audio Primer - http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content...
I'm in the process of gathering info to build a hi-fi server system and came across this post contrasting USB and S/PDIF.
- CJ Guest
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Vacuum tubes for your computer are an audiophile's dream - http://dvice.com/archive...
High-End Audio: Demo or Die! - http://www.avguide.com/blog...
New VPI Scout Turntable - http://aperionaudio.typepad.com/the_sou...
VPI makes fantastic turntables. I've wanted a Scout for quite some time, now. Someday... [sigh]
- CJ Guest
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RIAA Says DRM Is Dead - http://lifehacker.com/5318289...
Well, it's about time!
- CJ Guest
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The rep whose comments the "DRM is dead" headlines have been sourced from has since denied saying so
- LANjackal
Home theater speaker buying tips - http://news.cnet.com/8301-13...
LANjackal liked this
Helpful guidelines to use if you're looking for some new speakers, although 30% of budget for center speaker only seems too high. I think that the front left and right speakers should have a bigger budget.
- CJ Guest
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No, the LCR speakers should all be of the same cost.
- Alex Scoble
That article is whack. You should spend about the same on each of the three front speakers and how much you spend on the sub really depends on the size of the room you have to fill. I don't think you can boil it down to a simple formula.
- Alex Scoble
I agree Alex. He only has 40% of the budget on *all* surrounds? The front left and right should have a larger percentage than the rears! Besides... the whole "buying your speakers based on percentages" way of speakers shopping isn't neccessarily the right way to do it.
- CJ Guest
In an optimal home theater system you'd spend the same for all speakers and buy your subs based on room requirements. You should also buy at least two subs.
- Alex Scoble
Also, chances are that if you are buying your speakers from a brick and mortar store you are paying too much...and never, ever, ever, ever, ever, evereverever, buy speaker cable from a B&M store.
- Alex Scoble
Two subs are great... as long as the room allows for that. I've found that speaker hierarchy goes 1.) LCR's 2.) Subs 3.) Surrounds. If one's spending the same amount on the rears as on the LCR's, I think that it will sound great, but diminishing returns come into play. A set of rear surrounds that cost less than the LCR's can definitely do the job well.
- CJ Guest
With the near infinite types and sizes of rooms, and the plethora of speakers available... I think that these types of broad generalizations (when taken too literally) may hinder rather than help.
- CJ Guest
Article reads like Crutchfield advice to me. If you're on a budget and looking to limit your spending to a couple grand, I agree. But I'd add one more detail for intermediate users - get a receiver that automates speaker setup and adjusts for room dynamics the specific speakers it's connected to using a mic.
- LANjackal
CNET's HT advice has never been worthy of even reading. I think their knowledge has typically come from reading rather than audio expertise, or even hearing what they recommend. Let your budget and space be your first guide, then let your ears decide.
- jcunwired
IMO CNET's advice has always been geared more toward people who just want A Home Theater with <insert features here>, not necessarily the best of the best out there. If you fall into the latter category, you're better off reading a more stringent and specialized source such as Sound & Vision. I, for example, am in the former category - I bought my home theater blind (without personally...
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- LANjackal
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I did the same (Infinity all around) after reading a review from Sound & Vision somewhere around 1999 or 2000, and also loved the results. Still going strong, I gave them to a family member when I upgraded. Sometimes living in the boonies its difficult to live test components, particularly high end equipment.
- jcunwired
I love going to all the different hi-fi and home theater shops! There's *so* much out there. It's great to hear how different combinations of gear can yield different sound characteristics. When out of town, I like to hit up a local shop just to see what kind of "toys" they have. I also attend CES, CEDIA, and RMAS every year (I also used to go to the H-E Show a lot, when it was still held). I'm a huge McIntosh fan, so I have mostly Mac components. I recently sold my B&W's and now have Martin Logan's.
- CJ Guest
Hey man, if you have the $ for it, do it :)
- LANjackal
Custom turntables from Audiowood - http://www.noiseaddicts.com/2009...
Leslie Poston liked this
Very interesting and unique turntable designers from the Bay Area. These 15 tables are definite examples of functional art!
- CJ Guest
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This is AWESOME
- Leslie Poston
Video: Trent Reznor's new successful indie music biz model (thx @JamesPew) - http://www.youtube.com/watch...
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A very eye-opening look at the way musicians have to adapt to today's music business. He's using "free" properly, he's offering lossless downloads, and he's doing it all sans record label! Very cool!
- CJ Guest
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Sleater-Kinney Guitarist Carrie Brownstein Tests the Waters of Phish - http://aperionaudio.typepad.com/the_sou...
As a Sleater-Kinney fan... I'm with Carrie in that I don't understand why Phish is so beloved. That's really cool that she's immersing herself in Phish's music to better understand the cult following it has. If there are any Phish fans here, let me know what the appeal is.
- CJ Guest
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NAD C 725BEE Stereo Receiver Reviewed - http://hometheaterreview.com/nad-c-7...
NAD is a classic audio brand that has made some good equipment over the years. This model looks to have some features that lend itself to good quality audio (like the torodial transformer). It's one of things that allowed it to perform so well with the power-hungry Aerials that the reviewer has. Not an easy thing to do with amp at this price. Sounds like it's worth an audition.
- CJ Guest
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Top 100 Greatest Jazz Albums of All Time: http://www.noiseaddicts.com/2009...
Leslie Poston and Lawton Chiles liked this
Very nice list, though I think Cannonball's "Somethin' Else" should be much higher than 32. IMO, Ornette at number one is *highly* disputable!
- CJ Guest
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Record jacket mashups - http://www.noiseaddicts.com/2009...
Jordan Hofker, Leslie Poston and Dave Holle II liked this
I had to do a double-take on some of these. These album covers are blended in so well to their respective backgrounds!
- CJ Guest
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Vacuum Tube: How Does It Work? (Part 3) http://www.youtube.com/watch... (in English)
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Vacuum Tube: How Does It Work (Part 2) http://www.youtube.com/watch... (in English)
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Vacuum Tube: How Does It Work? (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch... (in English)
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Death of Hi fi @ rollingstone http://www.rollingstone.com/news... Is there a life after death?
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I'm in a bit of a predicament and was wondering if anyone here had experience with my issue. I'm interested in powering two Klipsch speakers (both of which are unpowered) from my computer.
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My current setup begins with a USB Audiophile that takes the audio from my computer and converts it to RCA, which is then transferred to an amp, which finally powers my two Klipsch speakers. I'm currently unsatisfied with my setup because of the problems with the M-Audio sound drivers for the USB Audiophile. I'm looking into other options but have found that there aren't many. My goal is keep my two speakers and also have the capability to use headphones. If any of you have experience with a setup like this or any recommendations, please let me know. I can elaborate if anyone needs me to.
- Angus Burton
tbh idk of any PC soundcards that can power speakers like those (I'm assuming you're using floorstanding speakers) directly simply because of the power requirements. And even if they could, they don't have the requisite jacks. Even HTPCs leave the heavy powering to a receiver that's assumed to be in the setup AFAIK
- LANjackal
Gotta amplify it somehow. Passive speakers always need an amp.
- Josh Haley
Well I would assume that having an amp would be a necessity. I know there are sound cards that have RCA out, but my issue then would be how do I use my headphones since they aren't RCA? Would I need a headphone amp?
- Angus Burton
Anybody happen to know of reasonably priced ($200 at most) headphone amps that take RCA input? Used or new is fine
- Angus Burton
The amp (that is being used to drive the speakers) doesn't have a headphone jack?
- Brian Sullivan
My current amp does not, no.
- Angus Burton
I'm a little confused here...do you have both a headphone jack and line out jack on your computer? Also what's the wattage rating on the speakers and the amp you are currently using?
- Bill Lunsford
Aren't there powered subwoofers for computer setups that you can daisy chain - and power - passive speakers? My computer setup is probably about 8 years old with this configuration.
- jcunwired
You need a sound card and a receiver pretty much.
- Alex Scoble
You could also use wi-fi. Have the computer send the music over wi-fi to an Airport Express that connects to an amp (via mini to rca). The D/A converter in the Airport Express is surprisingly good. You don't have to use iTunes or Mac for it to work (although it does work best with iTunes). This setup will allow you to use your headphones as usual. But if you want a H/P amp, then I would suggest the Project Head Box II. It goes for about $160 or so.
- CJ Guest
This all sounds great...However if your computer is than 5 years old, your computer probably has a line out on the back (where your soundcard I/O) is and a headphone jack on the front. Depending the wattage output of your speakers (typical computer speakers are between 15W and 30W and typical loudspeakers can range from 30W to 250W) you should be able to use either a simpe T-amp...
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- Bill Lunsford
Which amp (make & model) are you using for this system Angus?
- CJ Guest
Just so it's a little more clear the equipment I'm using is: speakers [Klipsch B-2 Bookshelf Speaker]: http://tr.im/qmX2 ||| amp [AudioSource Amp One/A 160-Watt Stereo]: http://tr.im/qmXK ||| M-Audio Audiophile USB: http://tr.im/qmQY and http://tr.im/qmYg
- Angus Burton
Bill: I have a headphone jack on my computer (on the front panel) but it is plugged into my on-board soundcard which is disabled because I can't have two sets of audio drivers running. As a result I can't use the headphone jack on my computer, but I can use the headphone jack (1/4" though) on my Audiophile USB (picture here: http://tr.im/qmQY).
- Angus Burton
CJ Guest: I don't really have a need for sound over wifi. That would also require me using iTunes which I don't want to do becuase most of my music collection is all FLAC. I'm just trying to look for the best possible solution that allows me to get good quality sound through my speakers (the Klipsch ones I already have) and allows me to use headphones.
- Angus Burton
jcunwired: could you expand more on this daisy chain configuration you have?
- Angus Burton
That helps a bunch to know the details - Thanks Angus! So the big deal here is ditching the M-Audio interface and picking up a non-switched headphone jack, right? First, double check your RCA I/O. Most amps with that feature are only line-level out...kinda defeats the purpose of the amp. If you want to use an inexpensive headphone amp, I would suggest the Behringer Mini Mon. Only $50,...
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- Bill Lunsford
Avid Acutus Reference Turntable Reviewed - http://hometheaterreview.com/avid-ac...
Gorgeous turntable, but I really like the Avid Volvere at a quarter of the Acutus price!
- CJ Guest
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Great Value in High End Home Theater: Arcam AVR600 A/V Receiver - http://www.hometheatermag.com/receive...
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This is easily one of the best values in high-end A/V receivers. It brings out the best in speakers, and drives them effortlessly... even the big ones!
- CJ Guest
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$5K. Value? Does it come with dancing girls? Ouch!
- Josh Haley
LOL! Now *that* would be some feature, Josh! I definitely mean value in the high-end. The type of amp secton that this AVR uses, there are some stand alone amps that cost more. In this case, there's a great preamp/processor to go with it. I had a chance to audition it with some electrostatic speakers that can be hard to drive and the sound was great. The impedence matching feature of this amp does wonders with high-end speakers!
- CJ Guest
CJ Guest: did you ever end up buying/trying the AKG K 702?
Not yet... I'm waiting for the distributor in my area to get a pair for me to audition. They expect a shipment from AKG around July 17 or so. When I do audition them, I'll definitely let you know.
- CJ Guest
World's tiniest speaker - http://news.cnet.com/8301-13...
Quirky things like this are always intriguing to me. I can't imagine how these would sound different than using a set of earbuds as loudspeakers... but it's still a pretty cool idea!
- CJ Guest
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