garym wrote:
That's actually very impressive as its quite unusual. And this is with
ABX (doubleblind tests) on regular music (not known problem samples)?
I know one can eventually train oneself to hear certain artifacts in
lossy files (I've avoided doing that as I don't want to hear such
SBGK wrote:
with mp3 vs cd all that is required is to find a complicated bit of
music and it will be evident that the psychoacoustics employed by mp3
cannot resolve the detail and it becomes slurred, no A/B testing
required just listen to a 10s segment for slurred detail compared to the
CD
ralphpnj wrote:
Again what's the point of even discussing CD players? CDs are a dying
medium and everyone on this forum know that which is why we are using
computer based digital audio to listen to music.
The problem is that 99% of digital audio available to buy is still
compressed MP3,
jh901 wrote:
The conclusion you guys are making seems to be that all gear sounds the
same. You really believe that?
I don't think anybody is suggesting that. The main point is that hi-fi
does not always sound good or nice, and that good/nice audio is not
always hi-fi. The price of the
or similar.
This should also work but being a fixed output you need to be careful
that the output is high enough to drive the 2496.
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If connected to a decent amplifier then the RCA (phono) cables will be
fine.
or should I use a coaxial input if the amp has one and likewise with
the dac? If you don't get a DAC you can forget the coax output.
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it. There was no visible damage or grime, but a lot of
intrusive clicks and pops. After trying to repair the surface noise in
the first track I got bored, dumped the computer WAV file and ordered
the CD for £4.50 from Amazon. In the meantime I am listening to it on
Napster. Brilliant album!
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just re-record the offending track
at a lower level.
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on with classical CDs.
I am very suspicious of recent digitally remastered re-issues of
albums from the 1970s - 1990s. I prefer to buy the original CDs second
hand which are probably more faithful to the vinyl version.
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notice surface noise when
playing the music through speakers (at least with pop, rock and jazz).
If there is enough to be annoying I just buy the CD.
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and might be available second hand. A standing order on e-bay
works surprisingly well at digging out obscure music.
Having said that, my classical music tastes are very mainstream and
probably not much of a challenge to find issued on CD.
As ever there are horses for courses.
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TheOctavist;688136 Wrote:
nah..
I like my SOTA Sapphire much better.
Yeah, somehow network music players (or even CD players) don't look so
purposeful do they?
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were my dealer for most of my hi-fi buying years.
They are very good at letting you hear lots of kit without committing.
Try hearing a new amp with your existing speakers before committing any
of your precious budget to new speakers. I think you may be surprised!
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http
and unwieldy. I have
always preferred programs that do one or two things very well, and that
are quick and stable, to big software programs that are a Jack of all
trades but master of none.
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in one operation after
ripping.As does dBpoweramp, and it can be set up to use and remember this
filing
scheme, or any other that you might care to use. With iTunes you are
stuck with the artist folder scheme, which is far too limiting for
me.
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there that do batch conversions or even
rip CDs to separate FLAC and MP3 libraries in one operation.
Sure, Apple lossless is a solution for some, but only those who are
ignorant of the alternatives.
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begins to
compete with the functionality and flexibility of streaming systems
from Logitech Squeezebox - or even Sonos for that matter.
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the add folder option in iTunes to get the music in
for synchronisation with the iPod.
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...and sound quality was assessed using a panel listening blind. I
wish a few more magazines would do this. It might actually mean that
the technical errors and prejudice of the cognitive bias riddled
editorial staff can be safely disregarded!
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Daverz;638292 Wrote:
I've think you've written a sort of Pilgrim's Progress for audiophiles
there, TheLastMan.
Yes, sorry about that - I felt the need to share!
I really think that listening to new equipment blind is an asbolute
necessity if you want to avoid being disappointed once you get
in demanding to hear. I like
dealers that have listening rooms and that give you lots of time to
evaluate equipment for yourself.
Not many of those around, so I am quite happy to plug Grahams hi-fi in
Islington which is where I bought most of my kit.
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you which of the pieces of equipment sound best to
*you*.
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Robin Bowes;593283 Wrote:
On 06/12/10 22:25, TheLastMan wrote:
In fact, I cannot think of an instrument that, on its own, occupies
enough space to need stereo - unless ludicrously close miked.
You're missing the point. It's not just the sound of the instrument -
it's the ambience
a kick drum or a hi-hat like a hi-hat
etc.
In fact, I cannot think of an instrument that, on its own, occupies
enough space to need stereo - unless ludicrously close miked.
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the idea.
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in full voice?
Or a solo piano?
I want the live experience from my hi-fi, something the Naim amps
give me in spades but they could do with a better player than the
Receiver.
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FLAC files sound tremendous.
Phew!
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really notice any difference? If so how would it manifest itself?
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pfarrell;301866 Wrote:
TheLastMan wrote:[color=blue]
I'd check the pro-audio forums, someone there will have specifics to
help
Can you point to a good forum Pat?
Are you saying I should use some kind of external ADC? If so, any
suggestions?
It would have to be cheap. My budget has
the PC twice each time I moved
a card, once with the card removed and then once again once it was
plugged back in.
If that doesn't work he says I should send it back.
Wish me luck!
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there that will do the job, so I am not short of
options should the 2496 prove hopeless.
In the meantime I will record a disk using the on-board sound card so I
can use it for A/B comparison purposes later and definitively answer my
own question.
Am I sad or what? :-/
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think they are
likely to do the DAC thing better than most and, hopefully, there would
be some synergy with my existing kit. Whether it would sound any better
than the Duet is debateable, but I would be interested in auditioning
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