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Today, 12:09 PM

realhifi replied to a thread Max Airplay resolution? in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

That McIntosh piece is not inexpensive. If I were spending that much cash and wanted something as you describe I would look into the new Linn Kiko...

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Today, 12:03 PM

realhifi replied to a thread How to Preserve Sound Quality at Low Volume Listening Levels? in General Forum

The best thing I have found to enhance low volume listening is to frequently clean my ears. Vacuum tube amps are especially good at low level...

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05-20-2013, 09:09 PM

realhifi replied to a thread How do you play Internet radio through your main system? in General Forum

Eloise has given an excellent suggestion with utilizing an Apple TV (or AirPort Express) with AirPlay. The other alternative is the excellent SONOS...

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05-20-2013, 05:50 AM

realhifi replied to a thread "DG's first app, »Beethoven 9«, is now available on the App Store..." in General Forum

Very cool concept. Curious as to the resolution of these downloads.

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05-19-2013, 06:31 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Why did SACD fail? in General Forum

At a minimum, 90% of my customers, (I do A/V installation, sell high quality audio and whole house systems) have not heard of SACD. They all know...

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05-15-2013, 01:51 PM

realhifi replied to a thread How do we educate the average consumer about quality audio? in General Forum

The flip side of that is the many musicians that have wonderful hifis. Many conductors, jazz musicians, etc. have great home systems. Charlie...

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05-15-2013, 06:09 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Dragonfly or stick with Oppo? in DAC - Digital to Analog Conversion

The Oppos are all good and their DLNA performance is decent. The main thing is that you would be choosing a hard wired option from MBP to your Yamaha...

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05-13-2013, 06:01 PM

realhifi replied to a thread How do we educate the average consumer about quality audio? in General Forum

Amen.

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05-13-2013, 11:56 AM

realhifi replied to a thread How do we educate the average consumer about quality audio? in General Forum

PS. Am listening to a system comprised of a Marantz integrated amplifier, Sonos Connect, into a pair of Definitive Technology bookshelf speakers as...

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05-13-2013, 11:48 AM

realhifi replied to a thread How do we educate the average consumer about quality audio? in General Forum

I have many clients that have "consumer" level systems (i.e. Marantz, Denon, Definitive, etc.) that listen ALL the time. They also utilize either...

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05-12-2013, 09:26 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Newer Technology Mini Stack 2012 in Disk Storage / Music Library Storage

Thought I'd bump this post as I am interested in the MiniStack MAX which has a SuperDrive slot and can be configured with 4T HD. Anyone use this as...

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05-12-2013, 08:36 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Question about Trigger cables! in Music Servers

You don't need that trigger in order to have amp function. It only is there if you want to turn on your amp remotely through an IR sender or from a...

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05-12-2013, 06:56 AM

realhifi replied to a thread How do we educate the average consumer about quality audio? in General Forum

LOL! I nominate you as ambassador of consumer education on this.

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05-11-2013, 03:34 PM

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

Nicely done Chris. This networked music thing just might take off. *s*

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05-11-2013, 12:57 PM

realhifi replied to a thread PIONEER N-50 Alphabetical only??? in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

Why not use iTunes and AirPlay it to the Pioneer?

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05-11-2013, 12:48 PM

realhifi replied to a thread Need switch + access point in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

That's the one.

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05-11-2013, 12:46 PM

realhifi replied to a thread How do we educate the average consumer about quality audio? in General Forum

I would be curious as to where one draws the line between "consumer level" and "audiophile level" equipment. Is Marantz, Denon, Yamaha, Onkyo,...

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05-09-2013, 05:53 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Recommendations for wireless set up in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

The Marantz units have to be wired for Spotify, Internet Radio, AirPlay and anything else that needs a network. In other words it is NOT wireless at...

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05-08-2013, 08:08 PM

realhifi replied to a thread Recommendations for wireless set up in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

Kinda like Sonos and their "wireless" music systems. That needs to have the main piece (the Bridge) wired to your network in order to have the system...

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05-08-2013, 06:58 PM

realhifi replied to a thread Recommendations for wireless set up in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

AirPlay can be broadcast wirelessly from an iOS device to a client (either wired or wireless) on your network of computers and media players. ...

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05-08-2013, 07:39 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Should I switch to Mac for digital music? in General Forum

Nicely put.

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05-08-2013, 07:37 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Recommendations for wireless set up in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

The MCR603 needs an Ethernet connection also. It's a sweet little piece.

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05-08-2013, 07:36 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Recommendations for wireless set up in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

The point I was trying to make about the Marantz line, is that as far as AUDIO, I personally do not think you can do better in the price range you...

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05-08-2013, 05:59 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Recommendations for wireless set up in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

I agree.

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05-08-2013, 05:58 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Recommendations for wireless set up in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming

The Marantz line up of networked players (receivers) sounds better than the Denons. The little NR1504 from Marantz will do everything you want it...

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05-03-2013, 06:33 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Oh, my aching budget.... in General Forum

I will be spending too much cash on music from HDTracks. Now that you can buy AIFF I am going to be catching up on hi res for my Mac! Basically I...

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05-02-2013, 11:21 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Buying Online & Reviews: Two Good Things in General Forum

Don't care for Magico's so there you go! *s* Just goes to show what's good for the goose is not always good for the gander.

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05-02-2013, 10:04 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Why CD sounds better than Computer ? in General Forum

In a related note, someone I know was recently at a well regarded hifi shop and was listening to a few different speakers and the source was some...

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05-02-2013, 09:59 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Two amplifiers, four speakers, one source in General Forum

Bingo. You just make sure you take one of each channel of dac to each amp. Splitter out of right channel of dac to both amps then other splitter...

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05-02-2013, 05:50 AM

realhifi replied to a thread Two amplifiers, four speakers, one source in General Forum

I would take the RCA splitter Audio Advisor - Search Results for RCA y and place it after the Dac so that you are splitting signal to both amps and...

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