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The Computer Audiophile created an article Luxman DA-06 DAC Review in Reviews

http://images.computeraudiophile.com/graphics/2013/0522/thumb.pngSooner or later audiophiles come to the realizations that every component flavors...

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05-21-2013, 01:50 PM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread exaSound e20 DSD256 Update in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

It's more involved than just the DAC. The computer connected to the DAC makes a difference.

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05-16-2013, 02:32 PM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread iTunes 11.0.3 Update in Software

Oh no, now they're after all of us!

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05-16-2013, 01:34 PM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread Google Expected to Start a Competitor to Spotify in Music in General

I don't think the iOS app is out either :~(

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05-16-2013, 01:25 PM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread Google Expected to Start a Competitor to Spotify in Music in General

Yes.

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05-16-2013, 01:17 PM

The Computer Audiophile started a thread iTunes 11.0.3 Update in Software

Performance improvements for searching and sorting large libraries.

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05-15-2013, 09:19 AM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread Google Expected to Start a Competitor to Spotify in Music in General

I agree 100%.

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05-15-2013, 09:02 AM

The Computer Audiophile started a thread Google Expected to Start a Competitor to Spotify in Music in General

More competition is good. I hope one fo the many services will offer lossless as a way to differentiate itself form the others. Google is set...

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05-15-2013, 08:42 AM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article The Complete Guide To HiFi UPnP / DLNA Network Audio in CA Academy

Great suggestion Jeff.

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05-14-2013, 09:01 PM

The Computer Audiophile commented on blog entry Audiophiles = Synesthesiaists ? in The Ill-Tempered Audiophool

Do you ever listen with a TV in sight or a monitor with some sort of visual? I think any kind of visual presentation ruins the whole of the...

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05-10-2013, 02:56 PM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

Hi Guys - The Complete Guide To HiFi UPnP / DLNA Network Audio is finally ready! Computer Audiophile - The Complete Guide To HiFi UPnP / DLNA...

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05-10-2013, 02:01 PM

The Computer Audiophile created an article The Complete Guide To HiFi UPnP / DLNA Network Audio in CA Academy

http://images.computeraudiophile.com/graphics/2013/0510/UPnP-DLNA-Thumb.pngIntro The following guide was designed for audiophiles. The guide...

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05-10-2013, 10:31 AM

The Computer Audiophile started a thread 3D-print your own vinyl records in General Forum

From c|net

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05-08-2013, 10:41 PM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

Hi Quest - When outputting via Ethernet no software audio engine is used. No wasapi, asio, or anything because the music is sent as data not audio.

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05-07-2013, 06:52 PM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread exaSound e20 DSD256 Update in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

We have a thread about it here -> http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f15-music-general/worlds-highest-resolution-recording-16011/

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05-07-2013, 12:44 PM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

How DACs work in the pro environment is vastly different from how DACs on the cutting edge of technology work. There is no money in pro audio to buy...

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05-07-2013, 10:22 AM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread World's Highest Resolution Recording in Music in General

See if you can get an early pre-release copy for "testing" purposes :~) I thought of George's DAC immediately as well!

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05-07-2013, 09:54 AM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

It's all a matter of what you like. Some people will see the value proposition in the Rendu while others will see the value in a netbook. These two...

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05-07-2013, 09:50 AM

The Computer Audiophile started a thread World's Highest Resolution Recording in Music in General

I just received this from a colleague. I'm interested in hearing the final release. World's Highest Resolution Recording

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05-06-2013, 08:40 PM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread Best DAC ever heard in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Conversations about what's better PCM or DSD and the merits / flaws of each are well and good, but it really comes down to which flavor you like. I...

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05-06-2013, 08:13 PM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

External clocks can be like a manual transmission compared to an automatic (regular DAC). Manuals can enable better performance but less convenience....

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05-06-2013, 07:17 PM

mikemercer commented on article ALO Audio Rx Mk3-b Portable Headphone Amplifier Review in Reviews

I LOVE my RxMK3-B!! Gave it a Writers Choice Award last year in Positive Feedback. I couldn't agree with you more! I didn't think they could step...

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05-06-2013, 08:45 AM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread Illegal To Resell Downloads? in General Forum

Not sure I'm following you on this one. Laws will keep the honest people honest and stop many people from re-selling downloads and texting while...

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05-05-2013, 04:43 PM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

It's not my product. I have no stake in Simple Design or its products. I'm just raising questions about the competing designs. Also, I'd prefer a...

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05-05-2013, 12:16 PM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

There's much more to it than this. The sound of a component has many variables. Do you know what the conversion process inside the Linn unit...

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05-05-2013, 08:32 AM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread Best DAC ever heard in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

Hi guys - Please start a new thread for this DAC. There seems to be a lot of interest in it and the surrounding texhnologies. Thanks.

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05-05-2013, 08:26 AM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Computer Audiophile Pocket Server C.A.P.S. v3 Carbon in C.A.P.S.

Hi Kaka - The motherboard has several DC to DC converters to convert power from the RWA supply to the other components such as SSD. The dual...

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05-04-2013, 08:26 PM

The Computer Audiophile replied to a thread Best DAC ever heard in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

I'm sure you really love this paragraph on the Lampitazor page, "The associated equipment is any computer - PC or MAC or Linux and ISO, DFF or DSF...

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05-03-2013, 09:08 PM

The Computer Audiophile started a thread New Vox Player in Software

This new Vox player is pretty cool. It's very minimalist design is easy to use. Auto sample rate switching as well. Vox Music Player by Coppertino...

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05-03-2013, 12:38 PM

The Computer Audiophile commented on article Simple Design Rendu Ethernet to S/PDIF Converter Review in Reviews

I just confirmed the Akurate DSM supports 192 digital so I'm guessing the Sneaky DS does as well (not DSM).

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Audio System

Music Server(s):: MacBook Pro/Amarra w/ SSD Drive + Sonicweld Diverter (used as server)

Music Server Operating System:: Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

Preferred Digital Interface(s):: USB, AES/EBU (Single Wire), AES/EBU (Dual Wire), S/PDIF Coaxial (RCA), S/PDIF Coaxial (BNC), S/PDIF TosLink, Ethernet (UPnP/DLNA), Wireless

Digital to Analog Converter(s):: dCs Deluis, Audioquest Dragonfly, HRT microStreamer, Headstreamer, Music Streamer II & II+, ALO Pan Am (tube) + Passport Battery power-supply, Music Hall 25.2 tube DAC/head-amp, CEntrance DACmini PX, DACport, StyleAudio CARAT-TOPAZ DAC/head-amp, Audioengine D2 24-bit Wireless DAC, Audioengine D1 DAC/head-amp,

Digital to Digital Converter:: Sonicweld Diverter 24/96

Preamplifier:: E.A.R 868 tube pre-amp (w/ phonostage)

Amplifier(s):: Classe DR-9, VTL 100's, Hafler 240, CEntrance DACmini Integrated (PX)

Loudspeakers:: Zu Audio Omen Defs, System Audio SA2Ks, Nola Thunderbolt IIIA subwoofer, CEntrance 2504 near-field

Interconnects:: Nordost Heimdall (analog)
Nordost White Lightning (analog)
Nordost Blue Heaven (USB & SPDIF)
Kubala-Sosna Emotion
Black Cat Cable Morpheus (analog)
Black Cat XV-1 (SPDIF)
Yorma SPDIF
WyWires LITE SPD USB cable
Locus Design Nucleus USB
Locus Design Axis USB

Loudspeaker Cables:: Nordost Heimdall
Kubala-Sosna Emotion
Nordost White Lightning (Leif series)
MIT Matrix 12
CEntrance (for my Audiophile Desktop System)

Power Cables:: Nordost Vishnu
Nordost Brahma
Nordost Valhalla
Kubala-Sosna Emotion
Silver Circle Audio
Locus Design
Monster (YES) Powerline for my LED-backlit LCD 1080p TV

Remote Control(s):: mainly my iPad2
iPod Touch

Remote Control Apps:: Remote X (Peepleware)
Apple Remote
Universal Remote

Miscellaneous:: Nordost Quantum Qx2, Qx4 + QB8 power products
Silver Circle Audio Juicebox One
Nordost SORT KONES
Eben Cold Ray iso-points
Black Ravioli Sticky Pads

Dream System:: Nola Grand Reference loudspeaker system
ASR battery-powered monoblock amps
E.A.R pre-amp
ALL Nordost Valhalla cabling
E.A.R DiscMaster Magnetic Drive Turntable
Playback Designs (CD/SACD)
Burmester DAC
Meridian Sooloos (as interface w/ Burmester
DAC)
ALL gear on Arcici racks

Headphones:: Audeze LCD3's
Sennheiser HD800's
JH Audio JH-13 Pro Freqphase
Sennheiser HD-490
Sennheiser HD 25-1 II's
Etymotic Hf-3
Grado SR-80

Headphone Amplifier(s):: Headroom Total Bithead
ALO Audio Rx Mk3 headphone amp
Audioquest Dragonfly
HRT microStreamer
HRT Headstreamer
StyleAudio CARAT-TOPAZ - (DAC & headphone amp)
Music Hall DAC25.2 (tube DAC & headphone amp w/ Sovtek)
Audioengine D1 USB DAC/head-amp (killer little headphone amp too)
CEntrance DACmini PX (integrated, headphone amp + USB DAC)

Portable Player(s):: Astell & Kerns AK100
iPod Touch
iPad2
iPhone 4S
iPod Classic

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Occupation:: columnist/reviewer, audio evangelist

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Audio System

Music Server(s):: MacBook Pro/Amarra w/ SSD Drive + Sonicweld Diverter (used as server)

Music Server Operating System:: Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

Preferred Digital Interface(s):: USB, AES/EBU (Single Wire), AES/EBU (Dual Wire), S/PDIF Coaxial (RCA), S/PDIF Coaxial (BNC), S/PDIF TosLink, Ethernet (UPnP/DLNA), Wireless

Digital to Analog Converter(s):: dCs Deluis, Audioquest Dragonfly, HRT microStreamer, Headstreamer, Music Streamer II & II+, ALO Pan Am (tube) + Passport Battery power-supply, Music Hall 25.2 tube DAC/head-amp, CEntrance DACmini PX, DACport, StyleAudio CARAT-TOPAZ DAC/head-amp, Audioengine D2 24-bit Wireless DAC, Audioengine D1 DAC/head-amp,

Digital to Digital Converter:: Sonicweld Diverter 24/96

Preamplifier:: E.A.R 868 tube pre-amp (w/ phonostage)

Amplifier(s):: Classe DR-9, VTL 100's, Hafler 240, CEntrance DACmini Integrated (PX)

Loudspeakers:: Zu Audio Omen Defs, System Audio SA2Ks, Nola Thunderbolt IIIA subwoofer, CEntrance 2504 near-field

Interconnects:: Nordost Heimdall (analog)
Nordost White Lightning (analog)
Nordost Blue Heaven (USB & SPDIF)
Kubala-Sosna Emotion
Black Cat Cable Morpheus (analog)
Black Cat XV-1 (SPDIF)
Yorma SPDIF
WyWires LITE SPD USB cable
Locus Design Nucleus USB
Locus Design Axis USB

Loudspeaker Cables:: Nordost Heimdall
Kubala-Sosna Emotion
Nordost White Lightning (Leif series)
MIT Matrix 12
CEntrance (for my Audiophile Desktop System)

Power Cables:: Nordost Vishnu
Nordost Brahma
Nordost Valhalla
Kubala-Sosna Emotion
Silver Circle Audio
Locus Design
Monster (YES) Powerline for my LED-backlit LCD 1080p TV

Remote Control(s):: mainly my iPad2
iPod Touch

Remote Control Apps:: Remote X (Peepleware)
Apple Remote
Universal Remote

Miscellaneous:: Nordost Quantum Qx2, Qx4 + QB8 power products
Silver Circle Audio Juicebox One
Nordost SORT KONES
Eben Cold Ray iso-points
Black Ravioli Sticky Pads

Dream System:: Nola Grand Reference loudspeaker system
ASR battery-powered monoblock amps
E.A.R pre-amp
ALL Nordost Valhalla cabling
E.A.R DiscMaster Magnetic Drive Turntable
Playback Designs (CD/SACD)
Burmester DAC
Meridian Sooloos (as interface w/ Burmester
DAC)
ALL gear on Arcici racks

Headphones:: Audeze LCD3's
Sennheiser HD800's
JH Audio JH-13 Pro Freqphase
Sennheiser HD-490
Sennheiser HD 25-1 II's
Etymotic Hf-3
Grado SR-80

Headphone Amplifier(s):: Headroom Total Bithead
ALO Audio Rx Mk3 headphone amp
Audioquest Dragonfly
HRT microStreamer
HRT Headstreamer
StyleAudio CARAT-TOPAZ - (DAC & headphone amp)
Music Hall DAC25.2 (tube DAC & headphone amp w/ Sovtek)
Audioengine D1 USB DAC/head-amp (killer little headphone amp too)
CEntrance DACmini PX (integrated, headphone amp + USB DAC)

Portable Player(s):: Astell & Kerns AK100
iPod Touch
iPad2
iPhone 4S
iPod Classic

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