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  1. It looks like many of you are using a combination of Pure Vinyl and RME FireFace interfaces (400, UCX, UC) to transcribe vinyl albums. I recently purchased a FireFace UC model and plan to start transcribing my vinyl collection. For those using Pure Vinyl / RME FireFace combo, can you tell me which configuration has worked best for you? - Direct turntable connection (low output moving coil cartridge) to XLR mic input(software RIAA) - Direct turntable connection (high output moving magnet cartridge) to TRS input (software RIAA) - Turntable to phono preamp (RIAA equalization) to line level input I have a Music Hall 5.1 turntable with a Goldring 2200 MM cartridge and a Cambridge 640 phono preamp. I understand that vinyl transcription has a lengthy “trial and error” learning curve. I am hoping to limit trial and error process by seeing what has worked for you. Thanks, Ken
  2. I recently built a C.A.P.S. v2.0 music server and I am experiencing a very loud hissing/popping noise while playing J River via my NAS devise (Synology DS212j). I do not experience the noise when accessing my library through a USB connected hard drive; it only occurs while accessing my Library via the hard-wired (Ethernet) NAS. The hissing primary occurs during the last 3 seconds of a song. I tried adjusting several settings in J River back and forth but nothing seems to help: - Output Mode (between WASPI Event and plain WASPI) - Adjustments to buffering and prebuffering - Set to play files from memory - Various cross-fade settings My C.A.P.S. server is set-up identical to Chris’ build except I am running a 32-bit version of Windows 7 (my Peachtree Grand Integrated does not have 64-bit USB drivers yet). Last night I even installed a new router between my NAS and C.A.P.S., but this did not help either. Can you folks offer any advice? This problem is driving me nuts.
  3. My Dell has a 3.5" HHD. I might hold off and build a proper CAPS as you have suggested. I cannot hear the fans right now because the computer is located in my closet on a shelf below my turntable. The RCA cables from my turntable preamp and usb cable from my computer run through the adjacent wall to my Peachtree Grand in my bedroom. So external noise is not an issue. I am simply looking for optimal sound quality feeding my amplifier.
  4. I recently purchased a Peachtree Grand Integrated to replace several of my separate components. I am relatively new to the computer audio and after reading several posts on this website I convinced myself that my computer might be holding me back from attaining better sound quality. I have an off the shelf Dell Optiplex small form factor pc. Here’s a summary of my set-up: - Pentium 4 (with fan) - standard switching power supply (200 watts) - 4 MB Ram - HHD hard-drive - Windows 7 (32 bit version) - J River Media Center 17 (running WASPI – Event) - Generic no-name USB cable Last week I installed a SOtM tX-USB card and SOtM In-Line SATA Power Noise Filter, which definitely improved my sound quality. I wonder how much better my system could sound by further optimizing my computer set-up. I have already invested a fair bit of cash on my system this year and hesitant to spend too much more. What would you recommend next? - SSD Drive - Fanless Power Supply - Sotm CPU fan filter - ~$100 USB Cable I am interested in going fanless. I found a cheap 160 watt pico psu that I am considering. Do you think this unit could improve sound quality over my standard internal power supply? http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-192-XT-192W-Adapter-Power-Kit If I install a fanless PSU I still need to deal with my CPU fan. One option that I considered is keeping my fan, but powering it with a battery. Thanks for any advice.
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