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    05-11-2013, 03:48 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Why did SACD fail? in General Forum
    So, apart from: - increased cost of players. - format wars. - limited range of kit doing it justice, without compromising other aspects. -...
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    05-09-2013, 04:04 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Why did SACD fail? in General Forum
    Agreed. Nothing that could not be applied across all mainstream releases was ever going to interest me.
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    05-09-2013, 04:13 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audiotools for IPAD, worth it? in Software
    I have a copy and it seems very powerful. I am ruminating over how much to spend on a microphone or whether I can borrow one as it will get limited...
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    04-30-2013, 03:07 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread ZZ Top Tres Hombres HDTracks in Audiophile Downloads
    Tbh I am far more interested in locating the best CD copies before I even consider so called HD. I'm not convinced that they always have the best...
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    04-30-2013, 10:25 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread ZZ Top Tres Hombres HDTracks in Audiophile Downloads
    The original Warner CD3270 is fine and measures DR 13 (min 12 max 15).
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    04-24-2013, 02:40 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Unofficial Amarra 2.5 Support Thread in Software
    If that is the case, you are listening to iTunes. I don't see how you can judge what it sounds like - or did you get it working in Playlist mode?
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    04-09-2013, 06:40 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana 1.4 in Software
    It's easy to return to them, just move the quality indicator away from, then back to "best".
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    04-07-2013, 02:07 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Unofficial Amarra 2.5 Support Thread in Software
    Further to this, quite right it loads about 2.8Gb max only. As I say, the reason I havent noticed is because I don't tend to load as much. Steve
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    04-07-2013, 01:45 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Unofficial Amarra 2.5 Support Thread in Software
    Possibly Bob, I'll give it a go. It's not that I don't understand the issue. I have little so called "Hi Res" music as it's either music I'm not...
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    04-07-2013, 11:22 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Unofficial Amarra 2.5 Support Thread in Software
    It must be very frustrating to be having these issues. I have run it on my 2011 Mini 8gb and 2012 MacBook Pro 16gb with no issues other than it...
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    04-06-2013, 02:29 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana 1.4 in Software
    That is pretty much what I've done, while writing to Daniel Weiss to tell him that his DAC is not good enough. :-) In the meantime, I wouldn't say...
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    04-05-2013, 02:54 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana 1.4 in Software
    I prefer Mode 2 and no upsampling. I can make Mode 1 less "chrome plated" by using 2x upsampling and backing off the pre-ringing, but Mode 2 sounds...
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    03-26-2013, 04:05 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana 1.4 in Software
    Remember they only affect upsampling, sorry if you know that but one or two folk have been up that one. :)
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    03-23-2013, 12:43 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Steely Dan Babylon Sisters 96Khz vs 44.1 in Audiophile Downloads
    Gaucho was one of a few I tried. Having taken care to get the best CD copy (where versions exist) it was one of several where the HD track was found...
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    03-23-2013, 11:10 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Amarra Gapless in 2.5 in Software
    Maybe a 'delete Amarra prefs' and/or fresh install time? I'm using a Mini with 8 RAM and 4 allocated and it seems to be fine. The only proviso is...
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    03-23-2013, 08:59 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Amarra Gapless in 2.5 in Software
    How much RAM and what is the level allocated to Amarra?
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    03-22-2013, 12:47 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Pure Music 1.9 Release Date? in Software
    + another 1. Nor have I heard of anyone who has (had AV cause a kernel panic). I was disappointed to read what could be viewed as an unhelpful...
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    03-22-2013, 03:59 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Amarra Gapless in 2.5 in Software
    Have you got "album" selected in terms of tracks to load? It works fine for me in cache mode but you do have to wait for the album to load.
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    03-21-2013, 12:27 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana vs. Plain Ol iTunes in Software
    With respect, you don't know my system and resolution is something it's not short of. I've no problem identifying the differences between players. ...
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    03-21-2013, 12:11 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana vs. Plain Ol iTunes in Software
    All good stuff, but you would presumably hope to be past the "bad" digital source before comparing music players on the same platform. I'm sorry, I...
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    03-21-2013, 10:53 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana vs. Plain Ol iTunes in Software
    LOL the word "huge" is relative. Significant, possibly in terms of improvements to thrill those like us, but huge, certainly not. A change of...
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    03-21-2013, 10:33 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana vs. Plain Ol iTunes in Software
    We all hear things differently it seems. I hear subtle differences between players but AV+ sounds the same to me iTunes integrated or not, I haven't...
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    03-20-2013, 03:44 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread How To Switch Among Music Players: Audirvana Plus, Amarra, and Pure Music in Software
    I've not had AV retain the output after closing, but I always close AV before iTunes.
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    03-18-2013, 01:31 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Converting WAV files to AIFF for use in iTunes/Audirvana using XLD or Max in Software
    I may be missing something here, but if you convert a batch of tracks to AIFF don't the originals stay highlighted when the task is complete? Then...
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    03-16-2013, 08:00 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Amarra ease of use in Software
    I'm having a full listen to 2.5 today and it does sound splendid Richard, they have done well and if you and your fellow testers have played a role -...
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    03-15-2013, 11:22 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Amarra ease of use in Software
    Lol I don't think so, but AV integer sure sounds better than AV without. Which is presumably why it's designer thinks it a worthwhile development. ...
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    03-14-2013, 12:09 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Amarra ease of use in Software
    I have both (historically) and certainly wouldn't shell out on Amarra without hearing AV+ at it's best. I use a converter that is natively supported...
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    03-14-2013, 06:59 AM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Amarra ease of use in Software
    Are you comparing Amarra with AV+ latest version and Integer mode?
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    03-04-2013, 01:21 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana 1.4 in Software
    I agree with that, is there nobody that would lend you one or do a trial period? I think pretty much any device that works natively in OSX without a...
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    03-04-2013, 12:32 PM
    SteveS1 replied to a thread Audirvana 1.4 in Software
    Sorry, yes I have a Stello - my question was in response to Esprit's signature where he seems to lament the lack of support for integer mode provided...
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Audio System
Music Server(s):
Mac Mini
Music Server Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
Preferred Digital Interface(s):
USB, FireWire, S/PDIF Coaxial (RCA)
Digital to Analog Converter(s):
Weiss 202
Digital to Digital Converter:
Stello U3
Amplifier(s):
Berning ZH270
Loudspeakers:
ART Emotion Signatures
Interconnects:
Silver High Breed & Chord
Loudspeaker Cables:
Naim NAC A5
Power Cables:
Supplied Options
Remote Control(s):
iPad/iPhone
Remote Control Apps:
Apple Remote / Spotify Remoteless
Miscellaneous:
Music Players - Audirvana Plus/Amarra/Pure Music/Bit Perfect
Headphones:
AKG 701
Headphone Amplifier(s):
Weiss 202 & Heed Canamp
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Kent, UK
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Mac Mini/Amarra/Audirvana Plus/Stello U3 with iFi PS - Weiss DAC202 - Berning - ART Emotion Sigs

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Audio System
Music Server(s):
Mac Mini
Music Server Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
Preferred Digital Interface(s):
USB, FireWire, S/PDIF Coaxial (RCA)
Digital to Analog Converter(s):
Weiss 202
Digital to Digital Converter:
Stello U3
Amplifier(s):
Berning ZH270
Loudspeakers:
ART Emotion Signatures
Interconnects:
Silver High Breed & Chord
Loudspeaker Cables:
Naim NAC A5
Power Cables:
Supplied Options
Remote Control(s):
iPad/iPhone
Remote Control Apps:
Apple Remote / Spotify Remoteless
Miscellaneous:
Music Players - Audirvana Plus/Amarra/Pure Music/Bit Perfect
Headphones:
AKG 701
Headphone Amplifier(s):
Weiss 202 & Heed Canamp