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Today, 10:11 AM

joelha replied to a thread Jplay mini 5.1 vs. JRiver 18 with Jplay 5.1 in Software

I have to say there's a real bias on the part of JPLAY cynics out there. Phofman and Eternaloptimist, JRiver is making quite a claim on its own. It...

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Yesterday, 08:32 AM

joelha replied to a thread Jplay mini 5.1 vs. JRiver 18 with Jplay 5.1 in Software

"The onus is not on J River to prove "no difference" but for JPLAY to prove there is when the player is blinded." Seems to me that anytime anyone...

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05-19-2013, 10:28 AM

joelha replied to a thread Jplay mini 5.1 vs. JRiver 18 with Jplay 5.1 in Software

"Jplay is a hoax. This has been discussed in the past. You could try a search to read the facts. Or you could go on believing what you wish." ...

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05-19-2013, 10:04 AM

joelha replied to a thread Jplay mini 5.1 vs. JRiver 18 with Jplay 5.1 in Software

First, a disclaimer. I'm far from the most technically knowledgeable guy on this or probably any audio forum. Having said that, JPLAY claims to...

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05-17-2013, 12:24 PM

joelha replied to a thread Jplay mini 5.1 vs. JRiver 18 with Jplay 5.1 in Software

While not an extensive comparison, I've tried both and find JPLAYmini to offer better definition using StreamerMode in a two pc setup. Using JPLAY...

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05-03-2013, 10:45 AM

joelha replied to a thread JPLAY 5 Released. in Software

Go to Output mode settings (under Audio output), and then in the bottom right quarter of the window, click on Open Driver Control Panel and you'll...

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05-03-2013, 10:21 AM

joelha replied to a thread JPLAY 5 Released. in Software

One more question. If I put a the audiopc into hibernate mode, would there be any value into using fidelizer first? Or would hibernate mode eliminate...

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05-02-2013, 03:11 PM

joelha replied to a thread JPLAY 5 Released. in Software

I tried JPlay in StreamerMode last night. And I was able to get everything to work (I think). However, even though the audiopc was in hibernate mode,...

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04-30-2013, 11:31 AM

joelha commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

Thanks for the quick response, Chris. It's good to know that you're a member of the "because it's available" club. I believe the membership...

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04-30-2013, 11:23 AM

joelha commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

Hi Chris, Given the focus on ethernet networking in your review, I've always wondered whether you have the Baaske MI-1005 Ethernet Isolator...

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04-29-2013, 01:00 PM

joelha replied to a thread SACD ripping using your PS3 (part 2) in Software

Great question, Ted. It has been quite a while since I've checked on the version of my ripper and extraction software. I'll check that out. ...

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04-29-2013, 10:23 AM

joelha replied to a thread SACD ripping using your PS3 (part 2) in Software

Here's a screenshot of the errors I received when trying to extract the files from the McDuff ISO. Joel

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04-29-2013, 10:13 AM

joelha replied to a thread SACD ripping using your PS3 (part 2) in Software

Thanks a lot, Ted. Here are a couple of recent issues although I haven't yet tried to re-rip the McDuff disc: The Music of Jerry Goldsmith...

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04-29-2013, 09:56 AM

joelha replied to a thread SACD ripping using your PS3 (part 2) in Software

I've ripped a considerable number of SACD's and, on rare occasion, I've run into an issue in which the extraction ends with an error. I don't...

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04-26-2013, 10:40 AM

joelha replied to a thread Why I Quit the Absolute Sound in General Forum

The tear for me in all of this is, on the one hand, I would have to devote an enormous amount of time and money traveling all over the country and...

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04-25-2013, 11:19 AM

joelha replied to a thread JPLAY 5 Released. in Software

I'm currently using ASIOProxy (originally designed to work with Foobar I believe) with JRMC to get redbook files upsampled to DSD in real-time. While...

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04-25-2013, 09:51 AM

joelha replied to a thread exaSound e20 DSD256 Update in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Exa, When you list J River, in the context of DSD playback, what exactly are you saying this player can do? Are you talking about DSD upsampling,...

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04-24-2013, 02:31 PM

joelha started a thread Why I Quit the Absolute Sound in General Forum

An interesting read from Harry Pearson: "The Absolute Sound was no longer what I had dreamed it would be: A magazine about the love of music and...

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04-15-2013, 09:34 AM

joelha replied to a thread Do friends let friends listen to iPod docks? in General Forum

Wow. Talk about not anticipating the response my post would get. Here's a little more detail. The get-together we're having is part of a monthly...

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04-15-2013, 03:54 AM

joelha replied to a thread DSD "streaming" and playback... A snapshot of where we are at.. in General Forum

Chris, Comments about what what the Rendu is doing for your system? What does it (or not) sound like? Joel

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04-15-2013, 03:04 AM

joelha started a thread Internal vs. external clocks in General Forum

The DCS Vivaldi includes an external clock for what I imagine is an already outstanding DAC. Yet other top of the line DAC's don't make any...

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04-15-2013, 02:58 AM

joelha started a thread Do friends let friends listen to iPod docks? in General Forum

A group of business friends are coming over to our house next month to hear our sound system. They've asked if they can bring their IPods so they can...

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04-05-2013, 10:01 AM

joelha replied to a thread Real-time vs. Off-line DSD upsampling - Which is better? in General Forum

First, Ted, thanks for being such a consistently great guy. Second, if your Meitner always upsamples to DSD128, I'm assuming you would have had to...

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04-05-2013, 08:56 AM

joelha replied to a thread Real-time vs. Off-line DSD upsampling - Which is better? in General Forum

Hey Ted, where can I find the Sony app you mention? Thanks for the suggestion. Joel

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04-04-2013, 04:12 AM

joelha replied to a thread What Mags do you subscribe to? in General Forum

Has anyone subscribed to HiFi Critic? It's so ridiculously expensive to get in the U.S. that I'm not sure what would justify its price, but thought I...

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04-04-2013, 03:27 AM

joelha started a thread Real-time vs. Off-line DSD upsampling - Which is better? in General Forum

What are the advantages and disadvantages of converting from PCM to DSD off-line vs. in real-time? I'm talking from a qualitative listening...

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04-02-2013, 11:21 AM

joelha started a thread Best record/cd store(s) you know of in General Forum

I'm in Tel Aviv, Israel right now and just finished spending about $200 on CD's at a phenomenal store called The Third Ear (×”××•×–×Ÿ ×”×©×œ×™×©×™×ª...

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03-30-2013, 03:47 PM

joelha replied to a thread exaSound e20 DSD256 Update in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

I'm curious as to which software packages can upsample, off-line, from redbook to DSD and above. I know Korg's Audiogate can do it although I...

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03-30-2013, 01:00 PM

joelha replied to a thread dCS Debussy DSD Update in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

To add to Chris' questions, I'm wondering what it is you're seeing in your software and on the Debussy to indicate that DSD128 is playing as DSD128?...

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03-17-2013, 01:40 PM

joelha replied to a thread The iFi iUSB Power Supply - Neat Tweak & Upgrade for USB DAC in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Thanks Ted. Tried to both power the SoTM card from the iFI and run the iFI as a passthrough. Couldn't get the card to work, so that option is...

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