http://www.computeraudiophile.com/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.computeraudiophile.com/images/misc/rss.png http://www.computeraudiophile.com/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/power-switch-and-led-cable-16184-new/ Thu, 23 May 2013 12:36:38 GMT Boy finding these in the UK is a pain. The cable that comes with the Streacom case (I would not recommend these by the way) only fits by stretching... Boy finding these in the UK is a pain. The cable that comes with the Streacom case (I would not recommend these by the way) only fits by stretching the cable diagonally across the case which doesn't appeal to my "neat and tidy cabling" ethos. I've found an extension cable but of course when combined with the original cable it's too long. I'm wondering whether it isn't too hard to simply construct one to the right length but I am not familiar with the connections they use and it wouldn't appear as though the ones on the Streacom supplied cable are re-usable (i.e. can be removed and placed on a longer wire). Any guidance with regards to making a longer cable (or a source of longer cables, circa 50cm, in the UK) would be appreciated. ]]> Music Servers JJJ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/power-switch-and-led-cable-16184/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/hrt-musicstreamer-hd-16183-new/ Thu, 23 May 2013 12:09:19 GMT I just read a review of the new HRT MusicStreamer HD in this month's Stereophile. Does anyone have experience with this model or a previous HRT DAC?

Scott ]]> DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion boulderskies http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/hrt-musicstreamer-hd-16183/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/luxman-da-06-dac-review-question-16182-new/ Thu, 23 May 2013 11:48:28 GMT Why couldn't the reviewer compare against the TEAC UD-501 with similar features for $850? ]]> DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion holzmann http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/luxman-da-06-dac-review-question-16182/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/ifi-gemini-cable-comment-thread-16181-new/ Thu, 23 May 2013 02:31:53 GMT I know people are finally starting to receive the iFi Gemini dual head usb cable. Rather than burying Gemini comments in the iFi iUSB thread, I... I know people are finally starting to receive the iFi Gemini dual head usb cable. Rather than burying Gemini comments in the iFi iUSB thread, I thought we should start a separate comment thread for the Gemini.

I received my Gemini today. Construction is solid and aluminum alloy connectors are utilized. The cable also features 3 separate custom designed metal oxide ceramic RF silencers. Two are fixed at each end of the cable. The third is located inbetween the two fixed silencers and is designed to slide in either direction. The adjustable silencer is designed to be tuned to match your particular system through experimentation.

I am burning in my Gemini now.

Two preliminary comments:

1. I inserted the Gemini in the appropriate output side of the iFi iUSB, connecting to my usb/spdif converter, and inserted my KingRex uArt dual head usb cable from my computer to the input end of the iUSB. With this configuration, while playing music, I encountered very noticeable "popping" noises, similar to vinyl static associated with vinyl playback, but even more pronounced. So much for my "dual head usb cable at both ends of the iUSB" test.

2. I then replaced the KingRex with my current favorite usb cable, the Mapleshade Clearlink Plus. The popping noise stopped, and all is working fine.

I will add further comments regarding sound quality in later posts (including comparisons with the iUSB in the system and out of the system).


Other Gemini users- please feel free to add your comments to this thread.

Cheers ]]> DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion Blake http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/ifi-gemini-cable-comment-thread-16181/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f15-music-general/new-album-keith-jarrett-standards-trio-released-may-24-a-16180-new/ Thu, 23 May 2013 00:42:18 GMT ECM 2200... ECM 2200

You can already listen to it on the site.

I suppose my credit card will soon be in use again. Hopefully they'll release it in high-res. ]]> Music in General Musicophile http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f15-music-general/new-album-keith-jarrett-standards-trio-released-may-24-a-16180/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/i5-or-i7-16178-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 22:26:04 GMT Getting ready to make the Mac Mini plunge and have a quick question (which probably isn't so quick), Are there any benefits of going with the 2.7 Ghz i7 over a 2.5 Ghz i5 with 8 GB RAM? Or am I getting to the point of "overkill"?

Thanks a bunch!

Cheers,
VH13 ]]> Music Servers voxhumana13 http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/i5-or-i7-16178/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/best-usb-aes-ebu-converter-16177-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 19:18:08 GMT AES/EBU converter to use with Jplay (2 PC's), very important. I've looked at the SotM Package...]]> Hello,

I'm looking for an excellent USB -> AES/EBU converter to use with Jplay (2 PC's), very important.
I've looked at the SotM Package (converter + superclock + battery PSU) and it cost around 1500 Euros.
For the same price there's Bel Canto Ref Link, only 1 box, better in my mind than the SotM "stack".
There are other cheaper solutions, V Link 192, Stello U3 and others.

So my question, in the range of say 1500 Euros what is the best product to buy ?

Thank you for your feedback

Rgds ]]> DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion Padawan38 http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f6-dac-digital-analog-conversion/best-usb-aes-ebu-converter-16177/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/sheer-eye-candy-munich-16176-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 18:08:48 GMT 6moons industry features: High End Munich 2013 with Srajan & Joël ]]> General Forum wisnon http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/sheer-eye-candy-munich-16176/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/vibrations-isolate-or-couple-16175-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 16:22:45 GMT Starting this thread since I have been posting questions in a wrong thread. so to start over, which gears need to be coupled and which to isolate?... Starting this thread since I have been posting questions in a wrong thread.
so to start over, which gears need to be coupled and which to isolate? Then hopefully what ways can these be achieved?

i have learned from this site that spike couples a gear instead of isolating it...

Please re-educate me:) ]]> General Forum timber715 http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/vibrations-isolate-or-couple-16175/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/do-you-permit-domestic-servants-touch-your-audio-equipment-16174-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 13:59:19 GMT My wife, who prefers to remain anonymous (so we will just call her Karla Marx), asked me to post this question. She was deploying a common marital... My wife, who prefers to remain anonymous (so we will just call her Karl_a Marx), asked me to post this question. She was deploying a common marital communication device known as bitter sarcasm, which seems to have taken the place of sex after age 50. Anyhoo, she was using some sort of rag to re-arrange the dust particles in the living room, and cheerfully suggested she move the speakers so as to better cleanse them of the remains of the day (actually about 300 days since the last particulate removal -- we seem to have a standoff). I decided for once not to take the bait (having been properly fed for a change).

She asked me to post a poll whether people permit their house cleaners (paid or otherwise) to touch their audio equipment. She also cheerfully suggested that this might be done without their knowledge and in their absence, and that they would never detect the 5mm displacement by ear, implicitly ridiculing my careful measurement and placement, which she in turn views as a lame excuse for the purchase of a laser measuring device, which we could no longer live without and which has changed our life, immeasurably, for the better, since its hasty acquisition.

OK, let's go to the polls! ]]> General Forum wgscott http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/do-you-permit-domestic-servants-touch-your-audio-equipment-16174/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/how-preserve-sound-quality-low-volume-listening-levels-16173-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:51 GMT As a primarily desktop near-field listener, I'm very interested in all the factors at play in being able to access high quality sound at low listening levels, at least as much as this is possible in a near-field desktop setting. I have read that the quality of volume control at low levels is one important factor. Some even say that it is best to have an analog volume control for this. I've also read various things about amps and speakers and their contribution to high quality low level listening. Some say that powerful solid state amps are less likely to sound good at low volume.

I would also be happy to receive any equipment recommendations or suggestions for combinations of components that would work well. I'm open to replacing anything in my system. Keep in mind that desktop placement does limit speaker options. In my listening space it is very difficult to set up stands.

I'm looking for excellent overall sound quality that includes low level listening.

Thanks in advance. ]]> General Forum christopher3393 http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/how-preserve-sound-quality-low-volume-listening-levels-16173/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f13-audiophile-downloads/prince-purple-rain-hdtracks-16172-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 10:42:07 GMT Anyone got DR numbers? My old CD is already great sounding and with very good DR, so curious as to how the HDTracks version will sound and measure. Anyone got DR numbers? My old CD is already great sounding and with very good DR, so curious as to how the HDTracks version will sound and measure. ]]> Audiophile Downloads Tournesol http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f13-audiophile-downloads/prince-purple-rain-hdtracks-16172/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/do-you-ever-album-enough-listen-it-again-immediately-after-finishing-it-16171-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 03:37:01 GMT I find myself doing that from time to time. Tonight it was with Melody Gardots The Absence. There is a lot to listen to in this album. I find myself doing that from time to time. Tonight it was with Melody Gardots The Absence. There is a lot to listen to in this album. ]]> General Forum AudioDoctor http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/do-you-ever-album-enough-listen-it-again-immediately-after-finishing-it-16171/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f12-headphones-and-speakers/fiio-e07k-computer-usb-dac-and-headphone-amp-review-16170-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 03:22:00 GMT Here is a video and text review of the new FiiO E07K:

FiiO E07K 'Andes' DAC plus Headphone Amp review ]]> dalethorn http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f12-headphones-and-speakers/fiio-e07k-computer-usb-dac-and-headphone-amp-review-16170/ http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/whats-likely-audio-format-future-16169-new/ Wed, 22 May 2013 00:53:57 GMT Which of these formats do you think has the highest expectation of success?

I don't mean which format you HOPE succeeds, but the one you THINK or FEEL will rule the day. ]]> General Forum mayhem13 http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/whats-likely-audio-format-future-16169/