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Home Theater => Audio => Setting Up => Topic started by: tonedeaf on Aug 24, 2014 at 10:16 AM
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Since we have a "What's your analog set-up?" thread (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,193911.0.html), I thought it would also be educational for all of us who are just thinking of going into digital audio to find out how other members have set up their digital audio system. Please indicate your source (laptop, hard disk, DAP), whether you use a DAC, the type of amp and speakers that you use. It would also be good to know what you usually play - CD quality (ripped), flac, or streaming music like Spotify, Pandora etc.
Thanks in advance.
To start, this is how I envision my set up to be initially, since I haven't really had the chance to collect digital audio files. Hopefully this will change as my collection grows.
Type of music file: streaming music from Spotify, a few ripped CDs + various mp3s etc which I've purchased from iTunes over the years
Source: Macbook air + Samsung Galaxy Note 3 + NAD 316BEE
Music player: Spotify, iTunes, Vox for my MBA, Google Music or stock music player of the Note 3, Poweramp for Note 3
DAC: Fiio E18 Kunlun, NAD DAC 1 Wireless USB (still being ordered), which will connect both my MBA and Note 3 wirelessly to my AV receiver
This will connect to my regular HT set up which consists of a Denon 1713, PSB Image B6 + C5 + Mission M30i, Velo CHT 10R
P.S.
Items in blue font are as of 31 August 2014
My review of the NAD DAC 1 Wireless USB: http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,189940.msg2163491.html#msg2163491
My regular HT set up: http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,70807.0.html
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here are my digital audio setups:
Source: Desktop, Laptop (MSI GE620DX), Lenovo A390 (my old budget android phone)
Music Player: Youtube, pinoytuner.com/digradio (Internet radio station), FM radio app
DAC: Musiland Monitor 01
Connected to either:
my PC Audio Setup consisting of
Audioengine A2 powered speakers + SVS SB1000 subwoofer
or
my dedicated Audio setup consisting of
GoldenEar Aon 3
NAD C326BEEE
both sound awesome, but the GoldenEar + NAD combo is able to play tracks/songs that my Audioengine/SVS setup find hard to play right. ;)
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@DTNS, thanks for posting! Did you have to buy a nice sound card for your desktop, or is that taken cared of by the Musiland DAC?
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@DTNS, thanks for posting! Did you have to buy a nice sound card for your desktop, or is that taken cared of by the Musiland DAC?
the Musiland 01 IS the soundcard of my desktop. I swap it between my audio setup and desktop audio. I find it a hassle to keep on swapping DACs, so I'm in the market for a second DAC now. :)
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I'm thinking of having a digital audio set up in my office.
My options are:
Option 1 - desktop/MBA + DAC + powered speaker or headphone
Option 2 - desktop/MBA + DAC + amp + passive speaker or headphone
Parang mas mahal yata option 2 ;D and I'm not sure what amp to use. Parang DAC/AMP na kaya? Hope others can chime in with their set up so I'll have more ideas.
The A2, based on reviews, sounds great. It's also got a distributor near my office so I'll try to audition :)
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my htpc connected to my ht setup using the onkyo 838s dac into a nad c275 power amp into my psb imagine t's.
or my second setup in the den which has my old ivy bridge 3330 and edifier studio monitors (i hardly use this but just felt like mentioning).
i don't see the need for an external dac :).
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Digital Setup ...hmmm
Source:
Cambridge Audio NP30 Streamer - (Streaming Audio to audio my Netgear and WD NAS)
Iphone 5 remote for the streamer
Speaker:
Dynaudio Audience 42
Cable:
Chord Silverscreen
IC:
Monster interlink 300
Amp:
Technics 99A
Hoping to integrate the SB12NSD to the setup
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oh yeah. forgot to add. i play sacds in multi channel and my flac files off of the above mentioned setup :).
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Hp laptop using foobar2k controlled by android phone via internet. Fed into my non-oversampling dac, then goes thru the Smsl sa36a pro with audio nirvana speakers playing flac, eac,aiff, ogg,wav,ape and mp3.
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Source: PC / laptop
Media: mostly mp3's and flac
Player: Foobar 2k
DAC: Odac
Amp: SMSL SA36A Pro / Dayton APA 150
Speakers: Audio Nirvana
For an office setup, I'd go for Option 1 without the DAC.
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Source: Desktop PC
Digital Audio Files: FLAC and MP3
JRiver Media Center 18 via 24-bit Kernel Streaming output
HRT Music Streamer II DAC rev.2.4 firmware
Wireworld Ultraviolet USB Cable
Cambridge Audio Series 300 RCA Interconnects (Musicstreamer II to C326BEE)
NAD C326BEE Integrated Amp
Generic AWG 14 speaker wires
Monitor Audio BR2 Bookshelf Speakers + Auralex Mopads
Cambridge Audio Series 300 RCA Interconnects (C326BEE to SB12NSD)
SVS SB12 NSD Subwoofer + Auralex Subdude [sub settings determined via UMIK-1 USB Measurement Mic + Room EQ Wizard + final tweaks by ear]
bro how do you connect your amp to your sb12? thanks
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Set up 1
2TB external HD for flac and wav files
J Feng Digital HDM 01D
REGA DAC
Cambridge Audio RC 1550 Preamp
Cambridge Audio RB 1550 Amp
Amp switcher c/o si Markcrenz
Speaker
Set up 2
500 GB External HD for flac and wav files
Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6 Network Player
Accuphase amp
Amp switcher c/o sir Markcrenz
Speaker
I usually use my digital set up vs using my cd player as it is very easy to look for my preferred album or music file esp with the Stream Magic 6.
Now my set up 1 is in the bedroom.
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Itunes on my samsung laptop.
Dragonfly dac
Rega brio
Psb image T5
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I'm thinking of having a digital audio set up in my office.
My options are:
Option 1 - desktop/MBA + DAC + powered speaker or headphone
Option 2 - desktop/MBA + DAC + amp + passive speaker or headphone
Parang mas mahal yata option 2 ;D and I'm not sure what amp to use. Parang DAC/AMP na kaya? Hope others can chime in with their set up so I'll have more ideas.
The A2, based on reviews, sounds great. It's also got a distributor near my office so I'll try to audition :)
your office is near Greenbelt 5 or Spectra? :D btw, you can try an SMSL amp for a budget amp for a passive speaker. it only costs 3.5k IIRC. a seller here in pdvd also sells a matching DAC.
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Ipod nano 3rd gen + fiio LOD + marantz pm44se + diamond 10.1. Hoping to replace the ipod with a fiio x3.
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My desktop system:
Mac Mini
JDS Labs ODAC
Anlysis Plus Oval rca
APPJ tube amp
Fostex FE126EN in 5 liter boxes
Wharfedale SW150 10" sub
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sa digital setup ba kasama din yung cdp ? wala kse akong nakikitang cdp as source sa mga setup mentioned....
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Yup. Basta hindi vinyl.
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your office is near Greenbelt 5 or Spectra? :D btw, you can try an SMSL amp for a budget amp for a passive speaker. it only costs 3.5k IIRC. a seller here in pdvd also sells a matching DAC.
Yup, Makati area :) I'm reading up on SMSL and other small amps, thanks, which I didn't even know existed :) I've gotten a lot of suggestions on Option 2. Very confusing. Hahaha.
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For option 1, check this out:
Powered speaker with DAC
Definitive Technology Incline
(http://www.definitivetech.com/images/products/gallery/DT_Incline_NoCords.jpg)
Polk Audio Hampden
(http://www.rantlifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/hampden.jpg)
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^the Hampden looks good. wonder if local dealers have it already. i'll check with the usual suspects.
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polk ? you should try sanjay.
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the Kef X300:
http://www.kef.com/html/en/showroom/digital_music_solutions/x_300a/x_300a/index.html#.U_rBxfmSw8w (http://www.kef.com/html/en/showroom/digital_music_solutions/x_300a/x_300a/index.html#.U_rBxfmSw8w)
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Bookmarking
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ACER netbook -> Itunes -> Behringer UCA202 DAC -> Vintage Pioneer SX-1050 Receiver -> Usher X-719 bookshelf/Rythmik F15 Subwoofer
The DAC cost me 1500 pesos sa Amazon.com :)
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desk top to musiland 03 dragon to tube pre amp to tube rectified tube buffer to 6L6 push pull tube power amp to dual driver audio nirvana speakers in 4 ohms config.
genre - kung ano mapag tripan ;)
player - jriver,foobar,youtube,internet radio
speaker wire - diy copper foil, diy braided cat 6
interconnects - esoteric,diy
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for dsd / flac:
HP laptop > JRiver > Oppo bdp-105d > Accuphase e360 > ML Montis
for sacd / hdcd / cd:
Oppo bdp-105d > Accuphase e360 > ML Montis
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If big office space at sarili lang ang room plus would not mind used items, here is what I have in mind.
For amp and DAC in one with the convenience of remote, para anywhere in the room pwede setup, I would always consider paano turn up/down volume easily on an office setup.
WADIA 151 PowerDAC Mini
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,186769.0.html
Then a high sensitivity small speakers like this one..
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,189438.0.html
Even as a bedroom setup this will fly...
My digital set-up:
Lenovo laptop (foobar 2K) > musiland o1 dac > DIY LDR passive preamp > semi DIY B&O icepower x 2 in bridge mode amp > Harbeth C7ES speakers
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Source: Olive One (with 500GB HDD)
DAC/Pre-amp: Emotiva DC-1
Amp: Emotiva Mini-X
Speakers: Wharfedale Dentons
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Nice and clean.
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If big office space at sarili lang ang room plus would not mind used items, here is what I have in mind.
In my case, sariling room, but sadly, not so big. I'm actually considering getting headphones instead of speakers, because I won't be able to use the set up much during office hours. Maybe not worth the expense to get nice, expensive speakers.
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for dsd / flac:
HP laptop > JRiver > Oppo bdp-105d > Accuphase e360 > ML Montis
for sacd / hdcd / cd:
Oppo bdp-105d > Accuphase e360 > ML Montis
panalo setup nyo sir! :D
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for dsd / flac:
HP laptop > JRiver > Oppo bdp-105d > Accuphase e360 > ML Montis
for sacd / hdcd / cd:
Oppo bdp-105d > Accuphase e360 > ML Montis
master, aside from sacd,hdcd,cd player...my bdp 95 can play directly flac files thru usb. yung lang, your oppo 105d can be both a network streaming player and a multi input high resolution DAC complete with async usb at may bonus pang darbee!ikaw na at wala ng iba! nasan na yung bdp95 mo? YODAMAN ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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C.A.P.S. Zuma V3 > JRiver 20 > Exasound E20 MKII DSD DAC > ARC LS27 > Bryston 4BSST2 > Harbeth SHL5
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source: desktop pc with pci creative soundcard
player: foobar/vlc
amp: amx el84 pp
speaker: audio nirvana
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my set up:
classe cd player>amx el84>psb b6 or ma bx2
hk cd player>onkyo integra a917f>psb b6 or ma bx2
bedroom set up:
ipod classic>dayton t amp>ma bx2
im using cal's ics, speaker cables, chord speaker cables
wish list: dac
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Dekstop PC --> Gungnir DAC --> Cayin MK500 amp --> Harbeth P3ESR speakers
--> Violectric V100 headphone amp --> various headphones
--> Altec Lansing powered bedside speakers
Audio files are mostly flac, played by Foobar2000 thru WASAPI.
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panalo setup nyo sir! :D
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Salamat bro. ^-^
master, aside from sacd,hdcd,cd player...my bdp 95 can play directly flac files thru usb. yung lang, your oppo 105d can be both a network streaming player and a multi input high resolution DAC complete with async usb at may bonus pang darbee!ikaw na at wala ng iba! nasan na yung bdp95 mo? YODAMAN ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Sus master, mas mataas pa din ranking ng bdp-95 sa stereophile.
Wala na yung sa akin nasa isang maswerteng may-ari na.
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Macbook pro > Amarra or Pure music > Tranquility DAC (USB) > Accuphase E-360 > Harbeth SHL-5/30.1
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out of kicks, I watched streaming anime from my laptop connected via Musiland 01 DAC to my audio setup. it was awesome! ;D
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Anybody already using NAD D3020?
I'm thinking if i'll go with (dac+amp) in one or a separate dac and integrated amp.
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Marantz NA7004 Playing files from DLNA Server using Jriver
PSB Synchrony One B
NAD 165 and 275
Rel R-528
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Windows 7 laptop>> audioengine N22>>polk rtiA1 + generic sub (from HT)
player- Jriver
Spotify
will add schiit modi DAC next
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Setup 1:
Windows:
Old Desktop with PCI Creative Audigy 2 ZS
Player: Foobar (WASAPI/ASIO 2) / You Tube
Amp : Sakura AVT-200
DIY Speaker: Crown + Philips Tweeter
Speaker Cable: Belden + Phelps Dodge THHN 3.5mm(2)/AWG#12 Stranded
Setup 2:
Linux:
Old Desktop CPU only + WiFi with PCI Creative Audigy 2
Player: Music Player Daemon (ALSA) + Tablet/Iphone
AMP: Onkyo Reciever
Speaker : Pioneer full range Bookshelf speakers
Cables and Interconnects : Monster Cable
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Laptop pc + foobar2k - usb cable - schiit bifrost uber analog usb dac - cal's ic - jdlabs aikido preamp - cal's ic - emotiva xpa 200 power amp - qed silver anniversary xt speaker cable - psb image b6
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Laptop pc + foobar2k - usb cable - schiit bifrost uber analog usb dac - cal's ic - jdlabs aikido preamp - cal's ic - emotiva xpa 200 power amp - qed silver anniversary xt speaker cable - psb image b6
nice setup! :D
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Setup 1:
Old Desktop PC(Win 7, 64bit) Foobar2K-coaxial cable(thru mobo spdif)-Yamaha HTR-5830(used as 2.1 only)-A-Audio BS, JVC sub 8"
Setup 2:
Apple Ipod Gen3 -- Pure i-20 --Dayton DTA-1--Fostex FE167e
Setup 3:
Old acer Aspire Notebook(foobar2k) --SuperPro DAC--Rotel RA-06SE -B&W685s2
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Astell & Kern 120 II DAP >>> Shure SE846
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Astell & Kern 120 II DAP >>> Shure SE846
dat head-fi setup! >:D
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just starting to learn how to use foobar... totally alien for me. ;D
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nothing hard about foobar. just make sure your music is properly organized.
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Mga Sir, sa ganitong setup (2.1), anong okay para sa more movie watching than sa little music listening?
Not sure kung okay ito pero eto yung nsa isip kong balak kong e-setup:
1) Audio engine N22
2) Audio engine A5+
3) Sub - wharfedale
4) USB DAC - Kailangan ko pa ba? anong okay na medyo hindi ganun ka-mahal? (may nakita ako sa amazon na behringer na brand)
Tnx,
Christian
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Mga Sir, sa ganitong setup (2.1), anong okay para sa more movie watching than sa little music listening?
Not sure kung okay ito pero eto yung nsa isip kong balak kong e-setup:
1) Audio engine N22
2) Audio engine A5+
3) Sub - wharfedale
4) USB DAC - Kailangan ko pa ba? anong okay na medyo hindi ganun ka-mahal? (may nakita ako sa amazon na behringer na brand)
Tnx,
Christian
kung kukuha ka ng Audioengine N22, Audioengine P4 (passive speaker) na lang kunin mo instead of the A5+. sa DAC, I highly recommend the Musiland Monitor 01 USB DAC. ;)
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nothing hard about foobar. just make sure your music is properly organized.
this is my problem actually, so many albums to organize...
can I rip my CDs directly from foobar? can the album cover be automatically downloaded and saved?
sorry so many questions, if there's a Foobar thread please lead me to it.
thanks!
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this is my problem actually, so many albums to organize...
can I rip my CDs directly from foobar? can the album cover be automatically downloaded and saved?
sorry so many questions, if there's a Foobar thread please lead me to it.
thanks!
idol, i use foobar for playing audio files only...and use EAC(Exact Audio Copy) for ripping cd's to flac(lossless or mp3's(compressed)
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You can rip cds in Foobar. You have to install the flac codec plugin first. Last time a tried it, that wasn't included. After that, Foobar puts it in a folder. It uses a musics scraper to find cd info online.
While Foobar sounds better marginally than iTunes, I find the latter easier to use. But you save in mp3 or Apple Lossless. It doesn't support flac.
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idol, i use foobar for playing audio files only...and use EAC(Exact Audio Copy) for ripping cd's to flac(lossless or mp3's(compressed)
Brader, so EAC pa din pala ang pang rip ninyo, I also used that pero not for some years na din eh. Straight to FLAC na ba? Dati kasi puro WAV files lang extract ko for burning, gusto ko sana build ng archive ko sa laptop.
You can rip cds in Foobar. You have to install the flac codec plugin first. Last time a tried it, that wasn't included. After that, Foobar puts it in a folder. It uses a musics scraper to find cd info online.
While Foobar sounds better marginally than iTunes, I find the latter easier to use. But you save in mp3 or Apple Lossless. It doesn't support flac.
Same dilemma with iTunes bro, kaya yun isang archive ko puro AAC. I would like to rebuild using FLAC. Or am I missing a new way of doing it?
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My starter setup...
PC: Asus K450C laptop running Windows 7
Player: Foobar2K
DAC: Wala pa eh, laptop's soundcard lineout
Preamp: diy Passive Ultra
Power Amp: ASL AV-25 Monoblocks
Former source is iPod via LOD to RCA.
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Brader, so EAC pa din pala ang pang rip ninyo, I also used that pero not for some years na din eh. Straight to FLAC na ba? Dati kasi puro WAV files lang extract ko for burning, gusto ko sana build ng archive ko sa laptop.
Same dilemma with iTunes bro, kaya yun isang archive ko puro AAC. I would like to rebuild using FLAC. Or am I missing a new way of doing it?
You can select diff file output you want. Flac,wav,mp3 etc.. On eac settings..
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laptop running linux + DeadBeef ---> USB Dac with tone controls(bass/treble/volume) ---> Class D power amp or DIY Gainclone ---> Fullrange Speaker.
future plan : waiting for the cape for Beaglebone Black to be finished in diyaudio so that i can dish out the laptop and dac, it will just be Beaglebone black as headless player + dac cape combo going to power amp and then speaker, player controls will be just via wifi using mobile phone/tablet/pc
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You can select diff file output you want. Flac,wav,mp3 etc.. On eac settings..
I see, how about artwork? Is there a way para automatic na?
Thanks!!!
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I see, how about artwork? Is there a way para automatic na?
Thanks!!!
Naku idol di ko natuunan ng pansin ang atrworks. O0
Sa ibat-ibang pc kase nakasave mga audio files ko.nadedelete ko pa nga ang ibang jpeg files na kasama ng mga albums. ;D pagnaiload ko na ang type kong album..sabay hilata na sa sofa and enjoy the music..hehehe.
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Lalo na kung nakakabit ang jdlabs tube preamp b/w dac and amp. Sa sobrang lambing, nakakatulog na bago pa makatapos ng isang album. ;D
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Naku idol di ko natuunan ng pansin ang atrworks. O0
Sa ibat-ibang pc kase nakasave mga audio files ko.nadedelete ko pa nga ang ibang jpeg files na kasama ng mga albums. ;D pagnaiload ko na ang type kong album..sabay hilata na sa sofa and enjoy the music..hehehe.
Hahaha! Ok brader, arte na lang siguro yan pero naumpisahan ko na mano-mano download ng album art hay matrabaho pala. Pero ok na EAC to FLAC ko, working na din sa wakas! ;D
Di pa ako makahiga sa sofa, 1 out of 3 racks pa lang naumpisahan ko huhuhu... :'( :'( :'(
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10419984_10203600172297123_548950330725965770_n.jpg?oh=e376b1e25e27c9be7eda895ad3099492&oe=5483CCAE&__gda__=1418319909_f765302710f62be56c6993641d1be6c1)
Lalo na kung nakakabit ang jdlabs tube preamp b/w dac and amp. Sa sobrang lambing, nakakatulog na bago pa makatapos ng isang album. ;D
Lantutay nga ang tunog ngayon ng digital source ko brader, wala pa dac, wala pa tubo, hay... On going pa lang Aikido tube buffer para naman magkabuhay ito... ;D
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My starter setup...
PC: Asus K450C laptop running Windows 7
Player: Foobar2K
DAC: Wala pa eh, laptop's soundcard lineout
Preamp: diy Passive Ultra
Power Amp: ASL AV-25 Monoblocks
Former source is iPod via LOD to RCA.
Sir gusto mo hiramin dac kong bulok?
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Sir gusto mo hiramin dac kong bulok?
Wag ka naman ganyan sir, baka end of the month pa dating ng dac ko... pag maganda panahon motmot ko yan hehehe...
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Hahaha! Ok brader, arte na lang siguro yan pero naumpisahan ko na mano-mano download ng album art hay matrabaho pala. Pero ok na EAC to FLAC ko, working na din sa wakas! ;D
Di pa ako makahiga sa sofa, 1 out of 3 racks pa lang naumpisahan ko huhuhu... :'( :'( :'(
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10419984_10203600172297123_548950330725965770_n.jpg?oh=e376b1e25e27c9be7eda895ad3099492&oe=5483CCAE&__gda__=1418319909_f765302710f62be56c6993641d1be6c1)
Dami niyan sir. I used dbpoweramp to rip my cds to flac. I also used two drives simultaneously, pwede naman kaya ang bilis. Pag isa nakakaantok nga. Last time may trial period na free yung mga album cover. Now mano mano na lang ako in soucing for the album cover after the free trial.
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Kung walang image sa net, kinukunan ko cd covers ko ng digicam. Iyon ang mga ginagamit kong album art.
Yung Foobar settings ko hindi ko pa napapalabas yung album art. List lang siya. Mas gusto ko industrial look. I think may art and info scraper ang Foobar.
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Jo, tulungan kita ::), send mo sakin cd's mo ako mag rip.... Tapos digital copies na bigay ko sayo na may album art...
Ayaw kita nahihirapan kasi. Gusto ko happy ka ^-^
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Jo, tulungan kita ::), send mo sakin cd's mo ako mag rip.... Tapos digital copies na bigay ko sayo na may album art...
Ayaw kita nahihirapan kasi. Gusto ko happy ka ^-^
Hati kami sa rip . . . iTunes with error correction gamitin ko. . .
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Hahaha! Ok brader, arte na lang siguro yan pero naumpisahan ko na mano-mano download ng album art hay matrabaho pala. Pero ok na EAC to FLAC ko, working na din sa wakas! ;D
Di pa ako makahiga sa sofa, 1 out of 3 racks pa lang naumpisahan ko huhuhu... :'( :'( :'(
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10419984_10203600172297123_548950330725965770_n.jpg?oh=e376b1e25e27c9be7eda895ad3099492&oe=5483CCAE&__gda__=1418319909_f765302710f62be56c6993641d1be6c1)
Dami niyan sir. I used dbpoweramp to rip my cds to flac. I also used two drives simultaneously, pwede naman kaya ang bilis. Pag isa nakakaantok nga. Last time may trial period na free yung mga album cover. Now mano mano na lang ako in soucing for the album cover after the free trial.
Now up to 30 albums na hahaha... langya ilan araw yun pa lang nagawa ko... isa lang reader ko sir kaya slow jam ang affair ng ripping hehehe...
Di bale, excited naman ako at tama yun sabi nila, once you go FLAC you won't go back. :)
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Kung walang image sa net, kinukunan ko cd covers ko ng digicam. Iyon ang mga ginagamit kong album art.
Yung Foobar settings ko hindi ko pa napapalabas yung album art. List lang siya. Mas gusto ko industrial look. I think may art and info scraper ang Foobar.
So far bro meron naman sa net, wala pa ako na encounter na walang album cover, so far. Nice idea thought, backup just in case.
Yan look ang hindi ko pa napagtutuunan ng pansin pero later na yan, rip muna para may archive na ako sa laptop.
Jo, tulungan kita ::), send mo sakin cd's mo ako mag rip.... Tapos digital copies na bigay ko sayo na may album art...
Ayaw kita nahihirapan kasi. Gusto ko happy ka ^-^
Baka may power tools na nabibili brader para mas mabilis ito? Hahaha! Yan gusto ko sa inyo eh, ayaw niyo ako nahihirapan! ;D ;D ;D
Hati kami sa rip . . . iTunes with error correction gamitin ko. . .
Mukhang may mga extra drives kayo na naka ready na for ripping ah? ;)
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Am using dbpoweramp and it automatically gets the album art ..... as long as the cd is original complation ha.
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My digital set up:
Source:
1 - JojoD DIY CD player with PC cd-rom player as transport, with both tubed (6922) and SS (Burson opamp) outputs
2 - CAPS Zuma V3 computer music server (fanless CPU and PSU, Paul Pang's Audio Grade SATA cable, re-clocked USB sound card, HDD Aluminum Suspension block and SPC USB Cable) with vortexbox OS (for Main rig)
3 - Networked Pogoplug with vortexbox OS (for HP rig, networked with CAPS Zuma)
DAC
1 - iUSB (dedicated filtered USB power supply) + iPurifier (for data noise filtering) + iLink (USB to SPIF converter) + Buffalo II dac; connected with Gemini USB cable ----- For Main rig
2 - iUSB (dedicated filtered USB power supply) + iPurifier (for data noise filtering) + iDAC ; connected with Gemini USB cable ---- For HP rig
Amplification
1. JojoD Aikido Pre-amp with Lightspeed potentiometer
2. JojoD 150w/ch Gainclone
3. iCan - for HP rig
Speakers
1. Magnepan SMGc
2. Mark Audio dual CHR-70a drivers on Pensil enclosure
3. Beyerdynamic DT70
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Am using dbpoweramp and it automatically gets the album art ..... as long as the cd is original complation ha.
Dami niyo naka dbpoweramp... time to migrate after 30+ CDs... ;D
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Dami niyo naka dbpoweramp... time to migrate after 30+ CDs... ;D
Yup, I use jriver to rip my cd's. Jriver uses dbpoweramp as well.....
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Setup 1 (Audio and Room HT)
Source: PC
Digital Amp: NuForce Dia
Speakers: Dali Zensor 1
Setup 2 (Audio and Living Room HT)
Source: NMT
Amp: Denon 1909 AVR
Speakers: Anthony Audio Genesis FS and CS (just a 3.0 setup at the moment)
Setup 3: Kitchen/Dining area
Source: iPod Touch / iPod Nano
Amp/Radio/Player/Speaker: Polk Audio Isonic2 with iPod dock
Planned addition: NuForce BTR-100 Bluetooth receiver on both Setup 1 and 2. This receiver connects to an amp via optical, and might be using more of this on audio as all my favorite music are on my phones and iPod.
I've gotten rid of my DVD and BD player, and all my media are now on HDD's (PC and NMT), phones, and iPod. Purely digital on my setup.
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My Digital Setup which is also my 2.1 Bedroom Setup.
Laptop: Macbook Pro running Bootcamp(Windows 7)
Player: Foobar
DAC: Musiland 01USD
Interconnect: Van Den Hul C5
Speakers: Sonus Faber TM
Subwoofer: REL T5
Amplifier: Cambridge Audio 550A
Speaker Wires: Chord Carnival
Accessories: Foobar Remote for Android
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My Digital Setup which is also my 2.1 Bedroom Setup.
Laptop: Macbook Pro running Bootcamp(Windows 7)
Player: Foobar
DAC: Musiland 01USD
Interconnect: Van Den Hul C5
Speakers: Sonus Faber TM
Subwoofer: REL T5
Amplifier: Cambridge Audio 550A
Speaker Wires: Chord Carnival
Accessories: Foobar Remote for Android
we have the same DAC. :D
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My digital setup:
Wired Setup:
Source: HP DM4 Beats Ed.
Player: Foobar
DAC: SMSL Sanskrit DAC
Amp: SMSL SA-36A Pro
Speakers: Audio Nirvana 6.5 CF
Wireless Setup:
Source: Apple Iphone / Ipad Air
Airplay Receiver: SMSL X3 Hifi Player
Player: Spotify Premium
DAC: VMV Magic DAC
Amp: SMSL SA-36A Pro
Speakers: AUCHARM 4 inch FR
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/14752710031_c49a98f133.jpg)
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How is the Aucharm volume headroom and slam with the SA-35A Pro amp?
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How is the Aucharm volume headroom and slam with the SA-35A Pro amp?
Volume is a bit lower when compared to my AN 6.5 CF, I have to push my SA-36A Pro to atleast 11 o' clock to achieve the same volume level as the 9 o' clock position for my AN.
But the bass and sounstage is quite impressive for it's size kahit mp3 lang ung source ko. Possibly dahil sa transmission line box kaya malutong yung mga palo ng drums.
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Are you able to achieve realistic scale with big music?
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Yup, I use jriver to rip my cd's. Jriver uses dbpoweramp as well.....
Ano ba yan, tinatamad na tuloy ako gamitin ang EAC... hhmmm makahanap nga ng dbpoweramp later...
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Ano ba yan, tinatamad na tuloy ako gamitin ang EAC... hhmmm makahanap nga ng dbpoweramp later...
hanap ka na. once you get over the geeky audio newbie charm of eac you'll look for something that just works with little hassle :).
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hanap ka na. once you get over the geeky audio newbie charm of eac you'll look for something that just works with little hassle :).
on the way na dbpoweramp... :D
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on the way na dbpoweramp... :D
Wag na brader, just send your cd's over... Ako nang bahala, babalik sa yo yung cd's at digital files in flac...
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Wag na brader, just send your cd's over... Ako nang bahala, babalik sa yo yung cd's at digital files in flac...
kakahiya naman brader! pero I might take that up... pwede ba sayo OPM alternative like Yano, The Teeth, E-heads, etc? All original CDs naman so hopefully meron sa database.
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kakahiya naman brader! pero I might take that up... pwede ba sayo OPM alternative like Yano, The Teeth, E-heads, etc? All original CDs naman so hopefully meron sa database.
Type ko yan brader... C'mon down!
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Type ko yan brader... C'mon down!
Sige pag nagawi ako diyan brader, isang bag din sa dami yun... ;)
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walastik ang dbpoweramp, insert CD lang tapos press rip, yun na yun. ;D
kaya pala madami ito ang gusto eh...
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walastik ang dbpoweramp, insert CD lang tapos press rip, yun na yun. ;D
kaya pala madami ito ang gusto eh...
parang gusto ko na rin i-try ang dbpoweramp. nainggit ako sa dami ng mga CDs ninyo
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malaking convenience ang dbpoweramp sa akin, Enigma pa lang 5 albums na, imagine search ko dati isa-isa mga album art niyan, rename pa tapos lagay pa sa folder, etc. Ngayon isang pindot na lang hehehe...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10647082_10203630387892494_8095438944328452234_n.jpg?oh=cea2d14d46698b22fd9eba900ac63569&oe=54957781&__gda__=1419321751_6e0ca69326579b920374178ece341e27)
na-miss ko bigla ang CD Warehouse... ;D
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malaking convenience ang dbpoweramp sa akin, Enigma pa lang 5 albums na, imagine search ko dati isa-isa mga album art niyan, rename pa tapos lagay pa sa folder, etc. Ngayon isang pindot na lang hehehe...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10647082_10203630387892494_8095438944328452234_n.jpg?oh=cea2d14d46698b22fd9eba900ac63569&oe=54957781&__gda__=1419321751_6e0ca69326579b920374178ece341e27)
na-miss ko bigla ang CD Warehouse... ;D
sir, pwede din ba feed sa dbpoweramp yung converted na na FLAC ... yun kasing na-rip ko from old CD's using EAC, totally walang data, and kahit re-name ko pa, it shows as track1, track2 ... sa foobar and other players
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sir, pwede din ba feed sa dbpoweramp yung converted na na FLAC ... yun kasing na-rip ko from old CD's using EAC, totally walang data, and kahit re-name ko pa, it shows as track1, track2 ... sa foobar and other players
hindi ko pa na try sir eh, pero mamayang gabi subukan ko mag load ng flac then convert to flac at kung mag load mga tags.
UPDATE:
ayaw sir mag load, sa batch converter naman flac to mp3 niya convert. tapos yun mga tags hindi din nag lo-load. wait natin yun mga long time users baka may mali ako nagawa kaya ayaw gumana...
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ang gamit kung DAC ngayon ay ALC 888
:)
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Etong ganitong setup din ba pwede sa mga movies?
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Etong ganitong setup din ba pwede sa mga movies?
which setup, sir keema?
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Keema pang audio lang yan
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@ Sir Geriboy..
Yung ganitong setup: Macmini--->usb dac--->(small, portable 2ch amplifier if with with sub good but wala ata talgang sub out mga stereo amp na nakikita ko)---> Bookshelf speakers + subs
Pinadala ko na kse sa pinas yung tv at Ht ko kaya mauuwi ako sa pc setup, at dun din ako manonood ng movies na lang.
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@Jhameeh
Musta Sir? :)
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@ Sir Geriboy..
Yung ganitong setup: Macmini--->usb dac--->(small, portable 2ch amplifier if with with sub good but wala ata talgang sub out mga stereo amp na nakikita ko)---> Bookshelf speakers + subs
Pinadala ko na kse sa pinas yung tv at Ht ko kaya mauuwi ako sa pc setup, at dun din ako manonood ng movies na lang.
Gamit ko pa rin WD TV v1 player ko at ok pa rin, Fostex DAC > Cary preamp > Cary class D amp > OB15 ayos rin.
Musta sir Keema?
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@ audiojunkie,
Eto okay naman sir. kala ko dito ka na sa UAE? may pm ako sayo sir..
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@ audiojunkie,
Eto okay naman sir. kala ko dito ka na sa UAE? may pm ako sayo sir..
Di nag materialized ang usapan, ok pa rin naman dito. PM replied sir.
Kung more on movies, mas maganda pa rin AVR malinaw ang decoding ng audio maski 2.1 setup, isa complete inputs for digital music.
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Brother JO you're a FAN pala ni Micheal Cretu, same here. I'll try to get some pic of entire ENIGMA albums :)
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Brother JO you're a FAN pala ni Micheal Cretu, same here. I'll try to get some pic of entire ENIGMA albums :)
Oh yes brader! Mood setting music ko yan, others call it "tweak" music... ;)
My favorite album is Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi! ("The King Is Dead, Long Live The King!") :)
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Have one of these albums... Guess time to have a listen this weekend....
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hindi ba tayo naka OT dito, well anyway here's some of my ENIGMA collection. Been a FAN since college when their 1st album came out.
My favourite song was SEVEN LIVES from the same titled album SEVEN LIVES MANY FACES (I think that was Cretu's last masterpiece )
You're right Brother Jo, it "tweaks the mind" when these tunes start to beat ;D
(http://imageshack.com/a/img661/56/3p5yod.jpg)
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Have one of these albums... Guess time to have a listen this weekend....
hindi ba tayo naka OT dito, well anyway here's some of my ENIGMA collection. Been a FAN since college when their 1st album came out.
My favourite song was SEVEN LIVES from the same titled album SEVEN LIVES MANY FACES (I think that was Cretu's last masterpiece )
Hala madami pala tayo ENIGMAtic dito! I remember CD Warehouse at GH yan lagi ko hanap dun, some of which I ordered from them.
You're right Brother Jo, it "tweaks the mind" when these tunes start to beat ;D
Ewan ko ba brader, baka it's the chanting or the beat or the melody... basta nakaka ano siya... ewan di ko ma explain. ;D ;D ;D
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Para hindi tayo masyado OT hehehe... may nabuo naman ako digital setup kahit paano ;D
Laptop: Asus K450C on Windows 7
Player: Foobar
DAC1: Muse USB DAC (used for USB to S/PDIF duty)
DAC2: Behringer DEQ2496 via AKM4393 DAC
RTA: Behringer DEQ2496 with Aikido Tube Output
Interconnect: Cal's Cables / JD Labs S/PDIF RCA to AES/EBU XLR
Preamp: Aikido Tube Preamp 12SN7
Amplifier: Honey Badger (diyAudio's official prototype)
Speakers: Wharfdale 9.1
Speaker Wires: AWG #12 Flatcord
Accessories: Android remote to follow
Signal flow:
Laptop > MUSE DAC (as USB to S/PDIF converter) > S/PDIF to AES/EBU converter > Behringer DEQ2496 AKM4393 DAC and RTA with Aikido Tube Output > Aikido Tube Preamp > Honey Badger > Wharfdale 9.1
and finally > My Ears ;D
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Sumakit ulo ko bro he he.
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Sumakit ulo ko bro he he.
Hahaha! ;D
Ironic nga ito digital setup ko, kulang na lang clicks and pops at home na ako. :P >:D
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Sa setup pa lang ni Gino (explaining sakin thru PM) eh naguguluhan na ako.
Pano pa yan sir Jojo. hehehhe
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Sa setup pa lang ni Gino (explaining sakin thru PM) eh naguguluhan na ako.
Pano pa yan sir Jojo. hehehhe
Kayang kaya mo yan sir hehehe, IMHO madali lang mag setup ng digital as opposed to analog. Kaunting aral lang sa mga formats and data protocols, andiyan naman si Google at siyempre ang PinoyDVD! 8)
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Kayang kaya mo yan sir hehehe, IMHO madali lang mag setup ng digital as opposed to analog. Kaunting aral lang sa mga formats and data protocols, andiyan naman si Google at siyempre ang PinoyDVD! 8)
Hunga naman sir Keema... mas simpli ang digitAL kaysa analOG... walang masyadong seremonyas sa playback.. Gaya ng linis ng karsyom at groove.. Kailangan lang maayos na DAC to maximize ang hi-res audio format.
PS
my lone piece of Enigma CD purchased 22years ago when I was working somewhere in Micronisia Island. From the jewel case it's my #40 when I used to tag them But now I already lost track for some were lost or went somewhere else.
(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/other/imagejpg1_zps375112f0.jpg)
Sorry for the OT ... ;D
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Pasali mga sirs Simple setup lang po
Speaker – Dynaudio Excite 12
Source – Pioneer DV-578A DVD/SACD player super cheap (hunting mode ng apple ipod video 5.5/HRT streamer or Desktop ;D)
DAC –Fiio taishan
Tube Buffer – Musical Fidelity X10-D Jan Phillips 6922
IC’s – Cals speaker cables & interconnects
Pre amp – JD labs BabyT version2 5670 GE/Raytheon windmill tubes
Power Amp – Emotiva XPA200
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Setup 2:
Apple Ipod Gen3 -- Pure i-20 --Dayton DTA-1--Fostex FE167e
Sir,
Thinking also of using pure i20. Internal dac lang po ni purei20 gamit niyo? How was it?
Thanks! =)
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Sir,
Thinking also of using pure i20. Internal dac lang po ni purei20 gamit niyo? How was it?
Thanks! =)
Yes sir, ok naman po ang internal dac nya. Sa internet radio ko lang naman sya gamit via shoutcast. With dta1,
Kahit 24/7 matipid sa electric bill. ;D
Check mo muna sir kung compatible ipod/iphone mo sa purei20, yong isang ipod ko with ios7 ayaw magcharge habang nakadock sa pure.
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Yes sir, ok naman po ang internal dac nya. Sa internet radio ko lang naman sya gamit via shoutcast. With dta1,
Kahit 24/7 matipid sa electric bill. ;D
Check mo muna sir kung compatible ipod/iphone mo sa purei20, yong isang ipod ko with ios7 ayaw magcharge habang nakadock sa pure.
Ah. I see sir. My ipod 4th gen plan ko since 30 pin connector lang pure i20.
Planning on starting a simple stereo setup (pure i20 + ipod + amp + speakers).
Thanks!
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(http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/ram_on/other/imagejpg1_zps375112f0.jpg)
Sorry for the OT ... ;D
A Rare production ;)
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A Rare production ;)
1st gen. may be....
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I tried setting up a dedicated low specs PC for my digital audio set up, reformatted and removed all the un-necessary processes just the digital player and a browser was left and put the cpu on full power,musiland monitor 03 dragon as dac. the result is awsome!!! ang taba ng SQ! ;)
http://us.focusrite.com/answerbase/optimising-your-pc-for-audio-on-windows-7
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Source: iPad mini and samsung S4
Music player: Spotify and Radio Tunes
Wireless connection: Nuforce BTR 100
Amplification: Nuforce DDA100
Speakers: Amphion Ion+
One box setup: Grace Digital internet radio
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sharing my simple set-up in my bedroom..
source: Samsung Note 3
music player: Samsung's Music Player app, using flacs and mp3s
wireless connection: HomeSpot NFC/Bluetooth Receiver
amplification: AMX Minima
speakers: Coral BX 1200
im no audiophile, but produces sweet and clean sound, thanks pdvd!
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I tried setting up a dedicated low specs PC for my digital audio set up, reformatted and removed all the un-necessary processes just the digital player and a browser was left and put the cpu on full power,musiland monitor 03 dragon as dac. the result is awsome!!! ang taba ng SQ! ;)
http://us.focusrite.com/answerbase/optimising-your-pc-for-audio-on-windows-7
wow panalo to, highly recommended for tight budget, galing galing naman ni sir jhun
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Gandang ganda ako diyan sa AMX Minima. However I have yet to hear it.
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source: Samsung Note 3
music player: Samsung's Music Player app, using flacs and mp3s
wireless connection: HomeSpot NFC/Bluetooth Receiver
amplification: AMX Minima
speakers: Coral BX 1200
gudpm sirs,
dont know much really about audio set-up. i noticed alot are using DAC's; but read somewhere that i cant use one since i stream music via bluetooth. so i typed "DAC bluetooth" at amazon, and bluetooth receivers with Aptx Codec came up. will changing my bluetooth receiver to one with Aptx Codec help? Would there be a noticeable diff? below are some products i saw.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3FHXYO/ref=s9_simh_gw_p107_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1Y07XQB4Y9ZFKTSV84GJ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-Theater-Receiver-Support-110248/dp/B00DIGAO22/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1413806314&sr=8-4&keywords=bluetooth+dac
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wow panalo to, highly recommended for tight budget, galing galing naman ni sir jhun
yes sir panalo na SQ sobrang tipid pa nagamit ko pa yung naka junk na PC ko hehehe!
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A BT dac may sound better than what you have now, if what you have now is inferior. However a very good wired dac will smoke that if everything else in your system is very good. By that I mean high quality lossless rips, a very good player (Foobar), excellent preamp, amp, and speakers placed correctly.
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I added Startech Bluetooth Audio Receiver with NFC and Wolfson DAC on my following setup -
Source: PC
Digital Amp: NuForce Dia
Speakers: Dali Zensor 1
Really a good addition for streaming FLAC audio from my mobile phone
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My Desktop digital set-up
Source: Asus laptop, Iphone 5
Music player: Foobar, Jriver, Spotify
Amp: Audioengine N22
Dac: Audioengine D1
Speakers: Polk RTi A1
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Do you guys remote your Foobar using the android app?
Pros and cons?
Advice naman din ng skin for Foobar, something not too bright but functional sana. Nakakahilo mag Google dami suggestions, I'd rather listen to those who I can talk back to. ;D
Thanks!
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I tried using remote apps for Android and iOS. Setup was a bit confusing. I did get them to work but it had some bugs. Handling was not intuitive. In the end, I just typed on the pc. If I could run 5k then what's 2 meters?
I think there is just novelty in getting your phone to work with Foobar. After that, it becomes more of a hassle to use it.
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I do use a remote for foobar2k, it saves me the hassle of standing everytime i want to change my music, increase or decrease the volume. I also like the feature that the music pauses when there is an incoming or outgoing call. I can even turn off my laptop using my phone. The search function also works great, the only thing i dont like was I am not able to configure my selection by album, but you can cue all your favorite songs first on your laptop. All you need is a stable wifi connection. How cool is that? Well maybe not that cool, but I like it!
Dont know about skins that much, I would also like to hear from someone who uses them.
One more thing, Based on my experience, the shorter the usb cable I use from my laptop to my dac, the cleaner the music I get. Ultra silly claim right? Or maybe its just me and my foolish ears. So I would rather have the laptop near the dac which is 6ft away from the listening area and have it controlled via foobar2k remote. Im using the foobar2000 controller pro by sergi mola. You try using the free version first and if you like it, download the pro version for less than P100.
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I do use a remote for foobar2k, it saves me the hassle of standing everytime i want to change my music, increase or decrease the volume. I also like the feature that the music pauses when there is an incoming or outgoing call. I can even turn off my laptop using my phone. The search function also works great, the only thing i dont like was I am not able to configure my selection by album, but you can cue all your favorite songs first on your laptop. All you need is a stable wifi connection. How cool is that? Well maybe not that cool, but I like it!
Dont know about skins that much, I would also like to hear from someone who uses them.
One more thing, Based on my experience, the shorter the usb cable I use from my laptop to my dac, the cleaner the music I get. Ultra silly claim right? Or maybe its just me and my foolish ears. So I would rather have the laptop near the dac which is 6ft away from the listening area and have it controlled via foobar2k remote. Im using the foobar2000 controller pro by sergi mola. You try using the free version first and if you like it, download the pro version for less than P100.
>I have the paid android version of the foobar controller.
As workaround for the queueing, you can queue folders/albums as autoplaylist then you can also change songs/folders from the app itself.
>Pcha410 as music player, NMJ navigator as remote control so don't have to open the tv for song selections.
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What foobar controller are you using sir? Who ir the developer?
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I tried using remote apps for Android and iOS. Setup was a bit confusing. I did get them to work but it had some bugs. Handling was not intuitive. In the end, I just typed on the pc. If I could run 5k then what's 2 meters?
I think there is just novelty in getting your phone to work with Foobar. After that, it becomes more of a hassle to use it.
Hahaha nice simile bro. I know about the playlist but sometimes, when you are already comfortably tucked in on your seat (after a days work on projects) the idea of using a tablet to control Foobar can be a real joy. ;D
Di naman ako tamad tumayo pero pag relax time sana hehehe... ;D
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I do use a remote for foobar2k, it saves me the hassle of standing everytime i want to change my music, increase or decrease the volume. I also like the feature that the music pauses when there is an incoming or outgoing call. I can even turn off my laptop using my phone. The search function also works great, the only thing i dont like was I am not able to configure my selection by album, but you can cue all your favorite songs first on your laptop. All you need is a stable wifi connection. How cool is that? Well maybe not that cool, but I like it!
Dont know about skins that much, I would also like to hear from someone who uses them.
One more thing, Based on my experience, the shorter the usb cable I use from my laptop to my dac, the cleaner the music I get. Ultra silly claim right? Or maybe its just me and my foolish ears. So I would rather have the laptop near the dac which is 6ft away from the listening area and have it controlled via foobar2k remote. Im using the foobar2000 controller pro by sergi mola. You try using the free version first and if you like it, download the pro version for less than P100.
Hey shrek, this is nice and exactly what I'm looking for. So it's Foobar2000 controller.
I know what your saying, I use all sorts of USB wires at the moment though I'm thinking og diy'ing something shorter for my DAC. It's ironic that for music I can't put my laptop on my lap! ;D ;D ;D
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Wait, im checking other controllers, i will give you feedback later, just downloaded another app. Will follow up b4 the day ends.
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Wait, im checking other controllers, i will give you feedback later, just downloaded another app. Will follow up b4 the day ends.
No rush bro, I'm just looking for something I can use to browse through my albums or at least pause, stop and next track.
Thanks!
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FoobarCon pro, is much flexible by dancegom. It has a better library config. Satisfaction for only less than P65. Ayus! Pwede pang linear ang volume controĺ.
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FoobarCon pro, is much flexible by dancegom. It has a better library config. Satisfaction for only less than P65. Ayus! Pwede pang linear ang volume controĺ.
Cool! I hope there is a free demo? I haven't setup my cc for play store yet eh.
Thanks!
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Cool! I hope there is a free demo? I haven't setup my cc for play store yet eh.
Thanks!
yes sir, may demo para ma check mo muna! So far, im enjoying it. Watch out ka nga pala if edimax ang modem mo, parati kasi nagpapalit ng ip add kaya nagloloko ang remote.
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What foobar controller are you using sir? Who ir the developer?
Sergi mola.
In the Library Tab you can jump to different folders in your system.
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd381/nogo4427/HTS%202014/Screenshot_2014-09-08-10-23-58.png) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/nogo4427/media/HTS%202014/Screenshot_2014-09-08-10-23-58.png.html)
What foobar controller are you using sir? Who ir the developer?
Sergi mola.
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yes sir, may demo para ma check mo muna! So far, im enjoying it. Watch out ka nga pala if edimax ang modem mo, parati kasi nagpapalit ng ip add kaya nagloloko ang remote.
Ayun! Ayos, sabi ko na mas ok dito magtanong, mas solid experience. Nakupo naka edimax ako pero as repeater lang naman. Will force na lang the tablet to connect only on the main modem.
Stupid question, what's the worst thing that could happen kung sakali lagi nagpapalit ang ip address? Di lang gagana ang remote right? Sensiya na di pa gising brain ko... ;D
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Ayun! Ayos, sabi ko na mas ok dito magtanong, mas solid experience. Nakupo naka edimax ako pero as repeater lang naman. Will force na lang the tablet to connect only on the main modem.
Stupid question, what's the worst thing that could happen kung sakali lagi nagpapalit ang ip address? Di lang gagana ang remote right? Sensiya na di pa gising brain ko... ;D
Kung foobar2k by sergi mola just re-run server wizard at settings.
Best way is to configure your router or AP to assign a static IPs to your foobar server if available.
Yan ginagawa ko, my cisco1941 router used as dhcp server but I assigned my networked AV gears static IP.
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Kung foobar2k by sergi mola just re-run server wizard at settings.
Best way is to configure your router or AP to assign a static IPs to your foobar server if available.
Yan ginagawa ko, my cisco1941 router used as dhcp server but I assigned my networked AV gears static IP.
Thanks for the tip, medyo alien na ako sa networking but will surely give this setup a try.
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Thanks for the tip, medyo alien na ako sa networking but will surely give this setup a try.
Madaling gawin yan sir hehehhe. Ano pala network setup mo? Modem, router or AP?
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The easiest way is to check your i.p. add sa laptop then recheck it with your cell, mag prompt naman agad sa cell ang ip add. You need to check foobarCon pro. Mas okay ang library selection. May free naman for both, yung kay sergi mola at yung kay dancegom. Download mo muna at paganahin with your laptop, then choose kung alin ang mas okay. I have paid version of both. I find it very useful. Di na ako napapagod tumayo to change volume, tracks or folders.
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Madaling gawin yan sir hehehhe. Ano pala network setup mo? Modem, router or AP?
Hehehe pag networking na kasi usapan sir nagbubutil-butil ang pawis ko... ;D ;D ;D
We have the PLDT modem/router then I installed my idle edimax (via utp) as a repeater to extend our wifi and para na din magamit si edimax.
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The easiest way is to check your i.p. add sa laptop then recheck it with your cell, mag prompt naman agad sa cell ang ip add. You need to check foobarCon pro. Mas okay ang library selection. May free naman for both, yung kay sergi mola at yung kay dancegom. Download mo muna at paganahin with your laptop, then choose kung alin ang mas okay. I have paid version of both. I find it very useful. Di na ako napapagod tumayo to change volume, tracks or folders.
Ok sir got it. Will download and setup both for testing. Sana mapagana ko hehehe....
Yan ang gusto ko talaga magawa para tablet on one hand and coffee mug on the other pag relax time na. Yun tab ko kasi di naman masyado nagagamit, bago reset/reformat ko lang so malinis at perfect for this application.
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Hehehe pag networking na kasi usapan sir nagbubutil-butil ang pawis ko... ;D ;D ;D
We have the PLDT modem/router then I installed my idle edimax (via utp) as a repeater to extend our wifi and para na din magamit si edimax.
Dun mo sa pldt router config yan. Ask some technician of pldt to config it.
Kung Globe lang yan kaya kita iguide☺
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Dun mo sa pldt router config yan. Ask some technician of pldt to config it.
Kung Globe lang yan kaya kita iguide☺
I have the admin access of my pldt router sir, I think I can configure through that, hopefully.
Aralin ko yun requirements ng mga app suggestion niyo ni bro shrek then will go to the hardware naman.
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Yan ang gusto ko talaga magawa para tablet on one hand and coffee mug on the other pag relax time na. Yun tab ko kasi di naman masyado nagagamit, bago reset/reformat ko lang so malinis at perfect for this application.
wala rin akong alam dyan dati, "things you do for coffee" same reason tayo sir!!!
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I have the admin access of my pldt router sir, I think I can configure through that, hopefully.
Aralin ko yun requirements ng mga app suggestion niyo ni bro shrek then will go to the hardware naman.
Buti kung ganon. Kaya mo yan sir it just involved MAC address of the host that you want to have static IP
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Bros shrek and nogo, finally got to set it up this morning and it works! 8) My Pipo U1 mini Android tablet is now officially my remote! ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v70/jojod818/Dump/Screenshot_2014-11-02-10-54-59Small_zpsadff0b78.png~original) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/jojod818/media/Dump/Screenshot_2014-11-02-10-54-59Small_zpsadff0b78.png.html)
Thank you!
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Nice. New toy.
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Nice. New toy.
New app, old toy bro hahaha... ok din volume control pwede linear pwede -3dB steps. ;D
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Nice!!! Thank you din!!! Kasi napatry ako ng ibang app, resulting to a better and lazier listening experience! >:D >:D >:D
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Bros shrek and nogo, finally got to set it up this morning and it works! 8) My Pipo U1 mini Android tablet is now officially my remote! ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v70/jojod818/Dump/Screenshot_2014-11-02-10-54-59Small_zpsadff0b78.png~original) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/jojod818/media/Dump/Screenshot_2014-11-02-10-54-59Small_zpsadff0b78.png.html)
Thank you!
Ayus!
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Nice!!! Thank you din!!! Kasi napatry ako ng ibang app, resulting to a better and lazier listening experience! >:D >:D >:D
FoobarCon solve ako. 8) Redefining the word relax! ;D ;D ;D
Thanks!
Ayus!
Salamat, di na ako tayo ng tayo. ;D
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The easiest way is to check your i.p. add sa laptop then recheck it with your cell, mag prompt naman agad sa cell ang ip add. You need to check foobarCon pro. Mas okay ang library selection. May free naman for both, yung kay sergi mola at yung kay dancegom. Download mo muna at paganahin with your laptop, then choose kung alin ang mas okay. I have paid version of both. I find it very useful. Di na ako napapagod tumayo to change volume, tracks or folders.
From files tab, you can browse system's storage
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd381/nogo4427/HTS%202014/Screenshot_2014-11-04-09-39-37.png) (http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/nogo4427/media/HTS%202014/Screenshot_2014-11-04-09-39-37.png.html)
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That's what I use to do before, but Foobarcon takes it to another level, it also provides artist info/history. It also have a smoother UI.
(http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac202/shrek777/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-11-04-10-19-43_zps946fc4d2.png)
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yes sir panalo na SQ sobrang tipid pa nagamit ko pa yung naka junk na PC ko hehehe!
+ 1,000,000,000
for me no need for external DAC
just optimized your PC for Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to lower latency
my pc latency was 4us flat, when playing using foobar 10-15us :)
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+ 1,000,000,000
for me no need for external DAC
just optimized your PC for Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to lower latency
my pc latency was 4us flat, when playing using foobar 10-15us :)
naku sir, medyo bobo ako dyan, how do you reduce the latency?
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naku sir, medyo bobo ako dyan, how do you reduce the latency?
Sir if I may, latency is like a gauge that is used to measure the total amount of time for an instruction to reach it's output from the time the instruction is executed.
There is no real way of lowering a "PC system's" latency as this is defined by the hardware, primarily the cpu (along with it's bridge) and the I/O system chip and the bus used to carry the instruction. However, you can maximize the latency by reducing non-critical, non-priority and unwanted instructions such as TSRs and all those OS based features that would rather be useless if digital audio is the only job the PC is going to do.
For example, you can disable some plug and play features that hogs cpu power and bus efficiency by actively listening to ports for changes in their states like plugging new devices.
So in short, you are bound by what latency your PC has but you can maximize that by selectively giving your digital audio's signal priority like an expressway.
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+ 1,000,000,000
for me no need for external DAC
just optimized your PC for Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to lower latency
my pc latency was 4us flat, when playing using foobar 10-15us :)
For thousands of DAC users, this can be a subjective matter. If you like your onboard DAC and the fact that the analog signal from it passes through your sound card's analog buffers, not to mention all those capacitors in the signal chain, then you are quite lucky, especially your wallet.
The use of external DAC not only provides better noise management but it also gives the user the autonomy for things like sampling rate, balanced outputs, etc. There is a meaningful advantage in using external DACs, the only question is personal tastes.
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When I do non critical listening, I just look for very good tonal balance and reasonable detail. That's when I am into the music rather than into the system. Bast wala akong sensation na bingi, the system is ok.
When I do critical listening, that's the time I hear the difference between dacs and players among other things.
That said, I can enjoy my phone plus t-amp and bookshelf speakers as much as my 2a3 home audio system.
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Sir if I may, latency is like a gauge that is used to measure the total amount of time for an instruction to reach it's output from the time the instruction is executed.
There is no real way of lowering a "PC system's" latency as this is defined by the hardware, primarily the cpu (along with it's bridge) and the I/O system chip and the bus used to carry the instruction. However, you can maximize the latency by reducing non-critical, non-priority and unwanted instructions such as TSRs and all those OS based features that would rather be useless if digital audio is the only job the PC is going to do.
For example, you can disable some plug and play features that hogs cpu power and bus efficiency by actively listening to ports for changes in their states like plugging new devices.
So in short, you are bound by what latency your PC has but you can maximize that by selectively giving your digital audio's signal priority like an expressway.
thanks sir!!! Di ba ito naa-address ng asio or wasapi? What are the plug ins that I need to disable?
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thanks sir!!! Di ba ito naa-address ng asio or wasapi? What are the plug ins that I need to disable?
Welcome, makabawi man lang ako sayo re FoobarCon :D
Usually you don't need any plugins to disable, it is usually done in the bios first. What you do is "minimize" or fully disable features that is not required for digital audio. Then fine tune your OS, in the case of Windows there are so many background programs running that we don't know about and don't need for digital audio applications. :)
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Thanks again! Will look deeper into that!
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Used asio4all, reduced the unecessary programs installed. There are significant improvements! Thanks jojod818
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My El-cheapo setup:
I had an old netbook lying around the house. Initially, I wanted to install xbmc but realized that it did not have an HDMI port so I made it into a music server. I erased Windows XP and installed Debian (bare install without GUI) + MPD or music player daemon as my music server.
Setup 1:
Server/software: Old netbook running Debian Linux + mpd (music player daemon)
DAC: Super Pro 707
Amp: JD Labs Baby G integrated Amp
Speakers: Anthony Audio Philippians bookshelves
Music: I ripped my CD collection to FLAC using Rubbyripper (again in Linux).
Cost of my setup 1 is around P17k. Got the DAC and Baby G second hand. Philippians was brand new. I control the server from my android phone using the MPDroid app.
Setup 2:
Instead of a laptop, I just plugin my Xiaomi Mi3 phone as my source. I then use Spotify premium which costs me P129 per month. The sound is a bit harsh compared to my laptop.
Todo:
Use mopidy instead of MPD. It will integrate MPD + spotify + sound cloud into one music server. Can be controlled by MPDroid as well.
URLs:
http://www.musicpd.org/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.namelessdev.mpdroid&hl=en
https://www.mopidy.com/
https://code.google.com/p/rubyripper/
https://www.debian.org/
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Looks like a good project you have there, zook. Linux, that's a bit hard core for me. I tinkered with that few years back but nothing about ut was straightforward.
I just kept my netbook on Windows 7 and stripped it of bells and whistles. Foobar does the playing out a JDS Labs dac.
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my current digital setup now:
Source: PC
DAC: iFi iDSD nano
Subwoofer: SVS SB1000 Gloss White
Speakers: Emotiva AirMotiv 5S
Headphones: Grado RS1i (for listening late at night ;) )
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Source: Imac 21" 2010 Itunes Library being accessed by Apple TV connected to my HT Setup. Control is via iPhone or iPad.
No need for external PC speakers as the built in speakers are decent enough.
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My El-cheapo setup:
I had an old netbook lying around the house. Initially, I wanted to install xbmc but realized that it did not have an HDMI port so I made it into a music server. I erased Windows XP and installed Debian (bare install without GUI) + MPD or music player daemon as my music server.
Setup 1:
Server/software: Old netbook running Debian Linux + mpd (music player daemon)
DAC: Super Pro 707
Amp: JD Labs Baby G integrated Amp
Speakers: Anthony Audio Philippians bookshelves
Music: I ripped my CD collection to FLAC using Rubbyripper (again in Linux).
Cost of my setup 1 is around P17k. Got the DAC and Baby G second hand. Philippians was brand new. I control the server from my android phone using the MPDroid app.
Setup 2:
Instead of a laptop, I just plugin my Xiaomi Mi3 phone as my source. I then use Spotify premium which costs me P129 per month. The sound is a bit harsh compared to my laptop.
Todo:
Use mopidy instead of MPD. It will integrate MPD + spotify + sound cloud into one music server. Can be controlled by MPDroid as well.
URLs:
http://www.musicpd.org/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.namelessdev.mpdroid&hl=en
https://www.mopidy.com/
https://code.google.com/p/rubyripper/
https://www.debian.org/
bro naka generic kernel ka ba?
try mo din ang realtime kernel + HPET
kung supported ng netbook mo ang HPET
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bro naka generic kernel ka ba?
try mo din ang realtime kernel + HPET
kung supported ng netbook mo ang HPET
Generic lang bro. So far di ko naman napapansin kung may latency. Kamusta performance gain pag realtime kernel?
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FoobarCon FTW! ;D
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v70/jojod818/Woodworks/DSC_9523_zps14e06c4a.jpg~original) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/jojod818/media/Woodworks/DSC_9523_zps14e06c4a.jpg.html)
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Super Pro 707 --> Yaqin CD3 --> LFD0 --> Primus360
sounds expensive!
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Nadd3020- Pure i-20 dock- ipod classic- dali zensor1/headphones
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^ nice setup
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Thank you:)
^ nice setup
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walastik ang dbpoweramp, insert CD lang tapos press rip, yun na yun. ;D
kaya pala madami ito ang gusto eh...
malaking convenience ang dbpoweramp sa akin, Enigma pa lang 5 albums na, imagine search ko dati isa-isa mga album art niyan, rename pa tapos lagay pa sa folder, etc. Ngayon isang pindot na lang hehehe...
na-miss ko bigla ang CD Warehouse... ;D
nagamit ko na rin ang dbpoweramp a few days ago, I think December 31 or January 1 ko ito unang ginamit. Ang ganda nga, at mabilis rin mag-rip ng CDs to FLAC. Very useful rin na it would search the internet for the details of the audio CD, including album art if available. Nakakatuwa :D
May una ako ginamit na freeware na flac/cd ripper program, pero parang hindi maganda ang naging sound quality ng mga flac files ko. sa dbpoweramp, parang mas maganda ang quality ng flac.
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http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/30/7469067/samsung-ativ-book-9-2015-announced-price-release-date
Samsung's 12.2" laptop comes with mobile version Wolfson DAC. S Player natively plays flac and alac. Pricey but if it sounds good, I like to do away with my usb DAC.
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Andami ko natutunan dito, Thanks for sharing guys especially the FoobarCon.
I've been thinking before kung may Android app na pwede mag-remote control ng PC para hindi na gagamitan ng Monitor/TV for managing music it seems FoobarCon can do it although kelangan pa din ng monitor for other tasks like logging in/shutting down. I'm thinking of getting a Intel NUC as music server.
Current setup:
My wife's old Samsung Jet cellphone > SMSL SA-36a Pro > 14AWG lamp cord > PSB Imagine XB
No flac music for now tyaga muna sa 320kbps mp3.
I was just surprised mas mataaas ata voltage output ng lumang Samsung Jet compared to Samsung Galaxy S4 when connected to smsl sa-36a pro.
Ipon ipon muna for now, next November pa ulet pwede bumili ng audio products. :)
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Andami ko natutunan dito, Thanks for sharing guys especially the FoobarCon.
I've been thinking before kung may Android app na pwede mag-remote control ng PC para hindi na gagamitan ng Monitor/TV for managing music it seems FoobarCon can do it although kelangan pa din ng monitor for other tasks like logging in/shutting down. I'm thinking of getting a Intel NUC as music server.
Current setup:
My wife's old Samsung Jet cellphone > SMSL SA-36a Pro > 14AWG lamp cord > PSB Imagine XB
No flac music for now tyaga muna sa 320kbps mp3.
I was just surprised mas mataaas ata voltage output ng lumang Samsung Jet compared to Samsung Galaxy S4 when connected to smsl sa-36a pro.
Ipon ipon muna for now, next November pa ulet pwede bumili ng audio products. :)
I'm using Android and IOS to remote my Foobar and Jriver.
for shutting down the PC, you can download the RD Client for Android and you can shutdown the PC using that app. No need for monitor.
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Been through the remote biz. For me it's a novelty. With the bugs I encountered, I ditched the idea. How hard is it to reach for my av rack which is 2 meters away?
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ASUS Republic of Gamers Laptop => Schiit Audio Modi => Schiit Magni => Sennheiser HD 558
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I'm using Android and IOS to remote my Foobar and Jriver.
for shutting down the PC, you can download the RD Client for Android and you can shutdown the PC using that app. No need for monitor.
Thanks Sir Courage, I'll try that with my laptop before I jump in to my plan of using Intel NUC with no Monitor, keyboard and Mouse. ;D
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Andami ko natutunan dito, Thanks for sharing guys especially the FoobarCon.
I've been thinking before kung may Android app na pwede mag-remote control ng PC para hindi na gagamitan ng Monitor/TV for managing music it seems FoobarCon can do it although kelangan pa din ng monitor for other tasks like logging in/shutting down. I'm thinking of getting a Intel NUC as music server.
Current setup:
My wife's old Samsung Jet cellphone > SMSL SA-36a Pro > 14AWG lamp cord > PSB Imagine XB
No flac music for now tyaga muna sa 320kbps mp3.
I was just surprised mas mataaas ata voltage output ng lumang Samsung Jet compared to Samsung Galaxy S4 when connected to smsl sa-36a pro.
Ipon ipon muna for now, next November pa ulet pwede bumili ng audio products. :)
If you have a DAC, some of our friends here are exploring smartphone to DAC via OTG connections, something you maybe interested to explore too. :)
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,196668.0.html
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Gusto ko din try iyan. iPhone 5 ->ODAC->Schiit Asgard->Westone IEM. Kaso need camera connection kit cable and usb hub cable to fool iOS to give full power. Ang daming cable he he. Hindi na malinis tignan.
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mine is as simple as it gets. feel the convienience outweighs the SQ im losing. hehe. Quite surprising but find it better than my nad cdp before. Playing all FLAC files and 3D movies all in one package.
Mede8er 800x3d---> Creek amp----> Xavian Speakers
I though i will need a dedicated dac but surprisingly, the RTD1186 SQ is superb!
Thanks
Paeng
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If you have a DAC, some of our friends here are exploring smartphone to DAC via OTG connections, something you maybe interested to explore too. :)
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,196668.0.html
I have that set up - Samsung Note 3-OTG-Fiio E18-AKG Q701/NAD HP 50
The only thing you need to watch out for is if your DAC is compatible with Android. There's a thread in Head Fi listing down all compatible DACs per phone model/brand.
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1) PC --(SPDIF Cable)--> RC1570 ---> RB1592 ---> Bose901
2) PC ---> Modem/Router --(WiFi)--> RT09 ---> RA12 ---> Bose251
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Revisited head-fi. Foobar on HP, JDS Labs ODAC RCA, Analysis Plus Oval IC, Schiit Asgard 1, Ed's Headphone & Earphone Repair re-cabled Shure E4C iem.
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l225/ginopunsalan/References/Desktop%20Headphone%20System_zpsikmc6xsx.jpg)
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l225/ginopunsalan/References/Shure%20Recable%201_zpsnyflrmxy.jpg)
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l225/ginopunsalan/References/Shure%20recable%202_zpsxvk9nhar.jpg)
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Hey can anybody here suggest a good DAC that can act as a preamp? Probably something with variable output like the Bel Canto 1.5 posted at the For Sale section here.
Kunin ko na sana yun, kaso forced ako to purchase the LNS1 from the seller which i dont need :(
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Bel Canto is your best option since it is available. Else another option is Benchmark or Mytek
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Thanks sa input sir Jen. I'd really like to get the Bel Canto DAC 1.5 but im really hesitant to do so because I also have a battery based power supply and would like to utilise it. The LNS1 is just getting in the way of the deal and I understand where the seller is coming from. No worries at all.
Any ideas where I can source out a Benchmark DAC1 or Mytek DSD instead? :)
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Sent you SMS
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Will check tom. I left my phone at work :|
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Very simple digital set up......Naim Mu-So
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Very simple digital set up......Naim Mu-So
WoW! Congrats sir!
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Very simple digital set up......Naim Mu-So
nice! congrats! :D
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Thanks Mykel18 and DTNS.
Mu-so......endearing sound, endearing device
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Thanks Mykel18 and DTNS.
Mu-so......endearing sound, endearing device
ganda yan. :D btw, mykel has a full Naim setup. ;)
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ganda yan. :D btw, mykel has a full Naim setup. ;)
Mykel ......Wow wow
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Bumping! :D
Please share. Thanks!
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anong software ang pwede gamitin for ripping cds to flac sa macbook?
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JRiver
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Three possible sources:
1) Synology DS414 NAS > Logitech Squeezebox Touch > Rega DAC > Prima Luna Prologue 2 amp > Sonus Fabrer Pre-Home Concertinos
2) Ipad/Iphone > Apple TV > Logitech Squeezebox Touch > Rega DAC > Prima Luna Prologue 2 amp > Sonus Fabrer Pre-Home Concertinos
3) iPod Classic 160GB > Cambridge Audio id100 Digital iPod Dock > Rega DAC > Prima Luna Prologue 2 amp > Sonus Fabrer Pre-Home Concertinos
There's a fourth source, which I used when I had an Android phone:
4) Samsung Note 3 > Rocketfish aptx bluetooth receiver > Rega DAC .....
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CD still counts as digital right?
in that case, my digital audio setup now is:
Emotiva ERC-3 CDP > NAD C326BEEE > Emotiva XPA-100 (2) > GoldenEar Aon 3 ;D
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Windows PC, Musiland 01, Pioneer Elite, Yamaha FS.
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Acer Netbook/Win7/iTunes , USB to Musical Fidelity DAC to Pioneer SX-1050 receiver to Usher X-719 bookshelf / Rythmik F15 sub
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anong software ang pwede gamitin for ripping cds to flac sa macbook?
I use XLD. Create a target folder. Open XLD Preferences, choose your codec, and assign your target path (folder). Open CD from the XLD menu. Click retrieve metadata or manually encode your names and album art. Then extract.
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anong software ang pwede gamitin for ripping cds to flac sa macbook?
I use Max.
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I use XLD. Create a target folder. Open XLD Preferences, choose your codec, and assign your target path (folder). Open CD from the XLD menu. Click retrieve metadata or manually encode your names and album art. Then extract.
thanks for the detailed explanation sir
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I use Max.
thanks!
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will this work? ipad/ aiport express/ 3.5 mm to rca/ amp/ speakers? tnx
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will this work? ipad/ aiport express/ 3.5 mm to rca/ amp/ speakers? tnx
it will sir kung may 3.5mm connection yong airport express.
im just using an ipad/3.5-rca/amp/speaker
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thanks. yes it has but currently using it as digital out connected to dac via mini toslink. not sure if it functions both as analog and digital output similar macbook pro. rgds
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1) Raspberry Pi (Rune Audio) > iFi USB > Sony PHA-3 > Sony MDR-Z7
2) Sony ZX2 > Sony MDR-1A
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salamat sa mga nagbigay info ng software ive done my first cd rip today!
heheheh huling huli na ako sa technology
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UPDATING.......
My digital set up:
Source:
1 - JojoD DIY CD player with PC cd-rom player as transport, with both tubed (6922) and SS (Burson opamp) outputs
2 - CAPS Zuma V3 computer music server (fanless CPU and PSU, SSD for OS, 1TB HDD for music files, Paul Pang's Audio Grade SATA cable, Paul Pang re-clocked USB sound card, Paul Pang HDD Aluminum Suspension block and Paul Pang SPC USB Cable) with Windows Server 2012 OS, Audiophile Optimizer and JRiver MC20 (for Main rig)
3 - Network Player SOTM SMS-100 (for HeadPhone rig, networked with CAPS Zuma)
DAC
1 - iUSB (dedicated filtered USB power supply) + iDSD micro; connected with Gemini USB cable ----- For Main rig
2 - iUSB (dedicated filtered USB power supply) + iPurifier (for data noise filtering) + iDAC or LHLabs GeekOut 750mw; connected with Gemini USB cable ---- For HP rig
Amplification
1. JojoD Aikido Pre-amp with Lightspeed potentiometer
2. JojoD 150w/ch Gainclone
3. iCan - for HP rig
Speakers
1. Magnepan SMGc
2. Mark Audio dual CHR-70a drivers on Pensil enclosure
3. Beyerdynamic DT70
My digital set up:
Source:
1 - JojoD DIY CD player with PC cd-rom player as transport, with both tubed (6922) and SS (Burson opamp) outputs
2 - CAPS Zuma V3 computer music server (fanless CPU and PSU, Paul Pang's Audio Grade SATA cable, re-clocked USB sound card, HDD Aluminum Suspension block and SPC USB Cable) with vortexbox OS (for Main rig)
3 - Networked Pogoplug with vortexbox OS (for HP rig, networked with CAPS Zuma)
DAC
1 - iUSB (dedicated filtered USB power supply) + iPurifier (for data noise filtering) + iLink (USB to SPIF converter) + Buffalo II dac; connected with Gemini USB cable ----- For Main rig
2 - iUSB (dedicated filtered USB power supply) + iPurifier (for data noise filtering) + iDAC ; connected with Gemini USB cable ---- For HP rig
Amplification
1. JojoD Aikido Pre-amp with Lightspeed potentiometer
2. JojoD 150w/ch Gainclone
3. iCan - for HP rig
Speakers
1. Magnepan SMGc
2. Mark Audio dual CHR-70a drivers on Pensil enclosure
3. Beyerdynamic DT70
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may 3.5 out yung airport express, not sure if headphone out or line out
it will sir kung may 3.5mm connection yong airport express.
im just using an ipad/3.5-rca/amp/speaker
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Any suggested tweaks that i can do to my netbook / itunes combo ?
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My Setup
Synolology NAS or Streaming Services (Spotify Connecto) via Bluesound Node > REGA DAC > HK990 > Triton 7 + Forcefield 5
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My Setup
Synolology NAS or Streaming Services (Spotify Connecto) via Bluesound Node > REGA DAC > HK990 > Triton 7 + Forcefield 5
very nice! just add a center, surrounds, and a multi-channel AVR, and you have an equally good home theater. :D
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@DTNS
Yup, that's also part of my home theater, Marantz SR7008 as the AVR with the HK990 as 2 channel power amp, GE Super XL center and Supersat 3 as sattelites
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@DTNS
Yup, that's also part of my home theater, Marantz SR7008 as the AVR with the HK990 as 2 channel power amp, GE Super XL center and Supersat 3 as sattelites
wow! awesome! :D
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spotify/foobar on itx pc with optical out ---> marantz pm6005 ---> dali zensor 3 :)
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My current condo setup
Iphone (Spotify) > Mass Fidelity Relay > Scott 222b/Eico HF81/Heathkit AA151 > KEF LS3/5a Piano Finish/KEF 101
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Desktop PC setup:
Windows 10 Pro
JRiver Media Center 21
HRT Music Streamer III USB DAC
Wireworld Ultraviolet USB A-B Cable
Cambridge Audio Series 300 RCA Interconnects
NAD C326BEE Integrated Amp
Generic AWG 16 speaker wires
KEF LS50 Mini Monitors + Auralex Mopads
SVS SB12 NSD Subwoofer + Auralex Subdude
Headphone setup:
HRT microStreamer DAC
Wireworld Ultraviolet A to mini B USB cable
Sennheiser HD 415 Headphones
Portable setup:
iPhone 6
Capriccio music player app
Jaybird Blue Buds X Bluetooth Sport IEMs
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Laptop:
Dell XPS 14Z
OS Triple Boot:
Android x86 Kitkat
Android x86 Lollipop
http://www.android-x86.org/
Elementary OS Freya using Low Latency Kernel
https://elementary.io/
Players:
Deadbeef PC / Android
Spotify PC / Android
YouTube PC / Android
Dell built-in audio Realtek ALC259
DIY Tube AMP
DIY Speaker : 5.25" Crystal SSX 510 made by Daichi !!!
Phelps Dodge 3.5mm THHN/THWN Stranded Speaker Wire
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Foobar --Musiland SPDIF interface--> Musiland 03us --optical--> Benchmark DAC1 ---> Sennheiser HD600
Bute na lang di ko pinagbebenta mga 'to, they sound good together. The Musiland in part. sound horrible, pero ok xa as usb2spdif interface.
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Updated mine
Gigabit Switch --Seagate 4 Bay NAS
-- Dell Latitude E6440 i7 - Teac UD 501 DSD DAC - Rega Elex R - Ref 3a De Capo
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Spotify/Foobar --> SMSL M8 DAC --> Sherbourn SR120 --> AAudio Ezekiel FS II + Philippians Dual Sub
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Updated mine
Gigabit Switch --Seagate 4 Bay NAS
-- Dell Latitude E6440 i7 - Teac UD 501 DSD DAC - Rega Elex R - Ref 3a De Capo
sarap! i7! overkill sa source. hahaha! ;D
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my 1st time to jump into headphones
foobar(itx pc w/ android remote)---ifi microDAC---grado sr225e
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Lenovo Laptop as music server with Foobar via UPNP (wifi) into my Zenfone 2 passing thru my MF VDac via OTG cable into my Luxman L410 amp broadcast by KEF 103.3 speaker..... Glorious!!!!!
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Mac Mini
ODAC
Schiit Asgard 1
Hifiman HE-400S (grill mod and Focuspads)
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MacBook 12 inch attached to an Emotiva XDA2 on my NAD pre amp and power amp.
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Near-field
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Near-field
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very nice! what amp are you using to power your LS50's? ::)
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^ NAD C326BEE. I'm very happy with the combination so far since I don't have to turn up the volume in near field.
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^ NAD C326BEE. I'm very happy with the combination so far since I don't have to turn up the volume in near field.
we have the same amp. haha! :D but I use mine in my main stereo system as a preamp. ;)
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Near-field
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Nice! :D
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Magandang hapon PDVD..
About to finish my simple set-up sa bedroom ko, pero I have some questions lang. Posting it here since its digital audio as well.
I want to connect my integrated amp to my laptop, so I can play my flacs. What cable do I need. Tried googling -- and saw that I need a toslink cable daw. Pero I noticed that yung ends ng Toslink wouldn't fit the aux out ng laptop.
Also, is there an android app, which can control/play the flacs/mp3s in my laptop when its connected to the amp? Yung simpleng app lang po sana, Im not that techie kasi.
Maraming salamat!
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Magandang hapon PDVD..
About to finish my simple set-up sa bedroom ko, pero I have some questions lang. Posting it here since its digital audio as well.
I want to connect my integrated amp to my laptop, so I can play my flacs. What cable do I need. Tried googling -- and saw that I need a toslink cable daw. Pero I noticed that yung ends ng Toslink wouldn't fit the aux out ng laptop.
Also, is there an android app, which can control/play the flacs/mp3s in my laptop when its connected to the amp? Yung simpleng app lang po sana, Im not that techie kasi.
Maraming salamat!
you need DAC if you want superior audio quality,medyo hindi maganda ang on-board dac ng mga laptops. dac is usually connected via USB from laptop then RCA to your amp. there's quite a few audio player for windows/linux that has a mobile client so you can control the playback from your mobile device.
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Sir Rochie,
Thanks for the advise Sir. Question though.. I'm eyeing to get the Onkyo A9010, which I think may built-in DAC na? Sorry dami tanong ;D Salamat!
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Sir Rochie,
Thanks for the advise Sir. Question though.. I'm eyeing to get the Onkyo A9010, which I think may built-in DAC na? Sorry dami tanong ;D Salamat!
http://www.eu.onkyo.com/en/products/a-9010-122158.html
ganyan ba yung balak mo kunin? if yes, meron na nga syang built-in DAC so kailangan mo na lang optical or coax connection,wala kasi siyang USB input. just make sure na meron optical/coax out naman yung pc mo. i think in some laptops you can assign the 3.5mm jack as a digital out, yung dating laptop ko kasi noon pwede, if not need mo ng USB to coax/optical converter.
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maraming salamat sa tulong :) sali ako ditto pag na tapos na ako sa set-up ko. thanks again!
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maraming salamat sa tulong :) sali ako ditto pag na tapos na ako sa set-up ko. thanks again!
You may need an USB to SPDIF Converter kung walang Toslink yung Laptop mo. Basically it will convert USB signal to SPDIF signal either via Coax or Optical. Meron ako dati music fidelity v-link 192.
http://www.musicalfidelity.com/support/discontinued-products/vSeries/v-link192
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Sharing my Digital/Main Set-up:
Ipad Mini for Spotify >>>>>> Cambridge Audio CXN with NAS (for FLAC) >>>>> NAD 326BEE >>>>>> Wharfedale 155
Maraming Salamat.
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maraming salamat sa tulong :) sali ako ditto pag na tapos na ako sa set-up ko. thanks again!
Kung USB to SPDIF puwede kang gumamit ng Musiland USD 01
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,159512.0.html (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,159512.0.html)
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https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.41.rwQ3pV&id=532762140319&ns=1&abbucket=2#detail (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.41.rwQ3pV&id=532762140319&ns=1&abbucket=2#detail)
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Hi Guys.
This is my humble set up.
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Macbook > Musical Fidelity VLink192 > VDACII/VPSU > Burson Soloist SL MKI > Shure SRH 1840 and Beyerdynamic T1 2nd Generation
Using Audioquest Evergreen USB Cable and Audioquest Big Sur Interconnects.
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Thanks Sir Courage and Rascal!
Found out that my laptop cant out an optical/coaxial from its aux port. I guess the USB to SPDIF is my next option...
Saw your reco's for the converter, and mejo may presyo siya :( I'm not really into critical listening, and 1st time ko kung sakali making music via optical/coaxial -- so I just want to try it out without spending a lot.
Cant find much options in Pdvd's Marketplace, though will this do? Sending link below.. Thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/Signstek-Coaxial-Converter-Decoder-Analogue/dp/B00FEDHHKE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_23_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41vILWCAktL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=FQMBWMF97T3DD4AGS4TV
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Thanks Sir Courage and Rascal!
Found out that my laptop cant out an optical/coaxial from its aux port. I guess the USB to SPDIF is my next option...
Saw your reco's for the converter, and mejo may presyo siya :( I'm not really into critical listening, and 1st time ko kung sakali making music via optical/coaxial -- so I just want to try it out without spending a lot.
Cant find much options in Pdvd's Marketplace, though will this do? Sending link below.. Thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/Signstek-Coaxial-Converter-Decoder-Analogue/dp/B00FEDHHKE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_23_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=41vILWCAktL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=FQMBWMF97T3DD4AGS4TV
Bro I have bare pcb(no casing) USB-Optical/SPDIF converter, let me check if I can dig it from my stash box and will send it you so you can test it with your system.
I think same as this item : http://www.dhgate.com/product/pcm2704-usb-dac-usb-power-fiber-optic-coaxial/235841477.html#sd1-20-1b;rvw|1090938494
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Thanks so much Sir Rochie!
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Fiio X7 > Spotify Premium > Chromecast Audio > Rega Brio-R > Dali Zensor 3
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Any suggestiosn for a nice DAC within the range of the one below? Better if locally available.
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Sanskrit-Optical-Coaxial-Decoder/dp/B00SY9RBOM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1470202729&sr=8-2&keywords=32-bit+dac (https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Sanskrit-Optical-Coaxial-Decoder/dp/B00SY9RBOM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1470202729&sr=8-2&keywords=32-bit+dac)
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Any suggestiosn for a nice DAC within the range of the one below? Better if locally available.
https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Sanskrit-Optical-Coaxial-Decoder/dp/B00SY9RBOM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1470202729&sr=8-2&keywords=32-bit+dac (https://www.amazon.com/SMSL-Sanskrit-Optical-Coaxial-Decoder/dp/B00SY9RBOM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1470202729&sr=8-2&keywords=32-bit+dac)
http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,142075.msg2405771.html#msg2405771 (http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php/topic,142075.msg2405771.html#msg2405771)
AKM 4495 based DAC
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.96.z8dfH4&id=525934534024&ns=1&abbucket=3#detail (https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.96.z8dfH4&id=525934534024&ns=1&abbucket=3#detail)
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AKM D/A based DACs seems not very popular here in PDVD or rather not highlighted but because the very good sounding Sony PS1 uses AKM D/A, tried to acquire a not very popular Chinese brand using AKM 4495. So far compared to Analog Devices AD1955, Wolfson Microelectronics WD8741 and ESS ESS9018 based D/A from the DACs I have at present, this is one hell of an analog sounding DAC. I am reminded my Sony PS1 and the Sony 701ES CDP.
Some reviews using AKM D/A
AKM 4490 D/A
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0716/Hegel_HD30_DAC_Review.htm (http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0716/Hegel_HD30_DAC_Review.htm)
AKM4495 D/A
http://www.soundbsessive.com/yulong-u200/ (http://www.soundbsessive.com/yulong-u200/)
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Smsl sanskrit pro-b dac with aptx bluetooth uses akm4490eq.... 2016 model ata to.
Medyo mahal, wala pa masyadong review...
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Tama ka Sir. Medyo mahal. Sa taobao RMB 1398 o halos Php 9,800. Pero high end AKM 4490 gamit. Kung puwede lang palit item eh.
May diskusyon tungkol sa AKM 4490 dito
http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?18896-AKM-AK4490eq-DAC-chip/page2 (http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?18896-AKM-AK4490eq-DAC-chip/page2)
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Tama ka Sir. Medyo mahal. Sa taobao RMB 1398 o halos Php 9,800. Pero high end AKM 4490 gamit. Kung puwede lang palit item eh.
May diskusyon tungkol sa AKM 4490 dito
http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?18896-AKM-AK4490eq-DAC-chip/page2 (http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?18896-AKM-AK4490eq-DAC-chip/page2)
Mga 15k pala to locally. Im thinking of importing one or maybe 2. Waiting lang ako sa physical review ng unit na buo. Hindi lang ak4490eq chip
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IIRC, Onkyo uses an AKM DAC in their RZ series AVRs and their network receivers.
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IIRC, Onkyo uses an AKM DAC in their RZ series AVRs and their network receivers.
Yes ak4458
Positive reviews on being more musical....
Not sure kung comparable sya sa ak4490eq with integrated amp.
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My setup:
Arcam CD73T
Audiolab MDAC
Violectric V100
Hifiman HE-560
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How's the performance of the chromecast audio? is the audio quality of FLAC files from Fio preserved?
Fiio X7 > Spotify Premium > Chromecast Audio > Rega Brio-R > Dali Zensor 3
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Spotify on note4 going through arcam rblink bt receiver then mf dac v3 to mf x10v3 to mf x10d to sonic frontiers preamp to b&k power amp to monitor audio gs10 bs speakers.
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Fiio X7 > Spotify Premium > Chromecast Audio > Rega Brio-R > Dali Zensor 3
(http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv139/remixprod/753359D0-EC73-4E9C-BD16-34027BD1AB7D_3.jpg) (http://s677.photobucket.com/user/remixprod/media/753359D0-EC73-4E9C-BD16-34027BD1AB7D_3.jpg.html)
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Which amp module are you using with your x7?
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Lets wake up this thread. ;D
My digital audio set-ups:
Cambridge Audio CXC CD transport + PS Audio Direct Link III DAC
Marantz CD5001 OSE CD player
Pioneer DV-563A universal player
Analysis Plus Oval One RCA Interconnects & Dudong's Mogami ICs
Cayin 265ai SS or Jolida JD300B Integrated Amp
Era Design D5 bookshelf + D10 subwoofers
Meadowlark Audio Kestrel 2 floorstanders
Planning to resurrect the PC based set-up using the Musiland 03 soon. ;)
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Headfi setup:
MaBook Air or Vivo V3 otg
Chord 2qute dac
APPJ EL84 tube amp.
APPJ HPA headphone adapter
Hifiman HE-400S planar headphones
KZ ZST iem
FlipEars Aim custom iem
Takstar Hi-205 headphones
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Marantz NA 6005
Qnap 2 Bay NAS
Marantz 7010 as Int Amp
Golden ear Triton 5 Speakers
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WDTV gen1 player +Audioquest Optical -> DAC
Anthem CD1 + MIT Coax -> DAC / Audioquest Viper -> Pre1
Theta Cobalt 307 DAC+Audioquest Cobra -> Pre1
Anthem PRE1+Audioquest Jaguar 36v dbs / Diamondback -> Amps
Golden Tube Audio SE-40 power amp+Audioquest CV4.2 72v Dbs -> Mid/Tweeter
Paradigm Plate Amp+XLO quad cable -> LF woofer
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Near-field Desktop:
JRMC 21 WASAPI
Wireworld Ultraviolet USB A-B 1M
HRT MusicStreamer III
Cambridge Audio Atlantic RCA Audio Cable 1M
NAD C326BEE
KEF LS50
Cambridge Audio 300 Series Audio Cable 3M
SVS SB12NSD
Head-Fi:
Foobar2000 WASAPI
Wireworld Ultraviolet USB A to Mini B 1M
HRT microStreamer
JDS Labs 3" Stereo 3.5mm Male to Male audio connector
JDS Labs Objective 2 Headphone Amplifier
Philips SHP9500S
Sennheiser HD650
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AK240-->Audioquest Optilink-->Eastern Electric MiniMax Tube DAC-->Woo Audio WA6 SE= Headphones etc.
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Marantz NA 6005
Qnap 2 Bay NAS
Marantz 7010 as Int Amp
Golden ear Triton 5 Speakers
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Very nice...
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COMPUTER MUSIC SERVER
C.A.P.S V3 Zuma - Streacom FC5WS EVO fanless PC Case; i3 Intel motherboard; 16GB RAM; 128GB Samsung 840 Pro Series SSD Drive for OS; 1TB WD Blue HDD for music; Paul Pang aluminum HDD block; Paul Pang Red Sata Cable; Paul Pang USB card IV; Pico Power Supply
Paul Pang USB Gray Cable
iFi Audio iPurifier 2
iFi Audio iUSB w/ upgraded PSU iFi Audio iPower
iFi Audio Gemini USB Y-cable
Light Harmonic LH Geek Pulse DSD DAC with Linear Power Supply unit
HEAD-FI DIGITAL SOURCE
SOtM iSO-CAT6 (LAN signal filter, LAN signal isolator, LAN signal insulator)
SOtM SMS-100 mini network player/renderer
iFi Audio iPurifier
iFi Audio iUSB w/ upgraded PSU iFi Audio iPower
iFi Audio Gemini USB Y-cable
Light Harmonic LH Geek Out 750 DSD DAC
iFi Audio iCan
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Spotify on note4 going through arcam rblink bt receiver then mf dac v3 to mf x10v3 to mf x10d to sonic frontiers preamp to b&k power amp to monitor audio gs10 bs speakers.
is it possible to have a functional connection between the mini usb of note4 to the spdif input of a dac? Are there connectors available off the shelf?
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is it possible to have a functional connection between the mini usb of note4 to the spdif input of a dac? Are there connectors available off the shelf?
Yes dependent really if your phone supports USB audio output , but almost sure note 4 does . I posted one option in the audio sources section ..
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jambam is right ..... first is to know if note 4 supports digital signal output via its mini usb port. Then you will need a USB to SPDIF converter (similar to my iFi Audio iLink) that will serve as the converter and connect to your DAC's SPDIF inputs.
is it possible to have a functional connection between the mini usb of note4 to the spdif input of a dac? Are there connectors available off the shelf?
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jambam is right ..... first is to know if note 4 supports digital signal output via its mini usb port. Then you will need a USB to SPDIF converter (similar to my iFi Audio iLink) that will serve as the converter and connect to your DAC's SPDIF inputs.
ty bro. Ibenta mo na yan ifi adapter or at least let me know when u plan to. 😊
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sige will do pag pakakawalan ko na
ty bro. Ibenta mo na yan ifi adapter or at least let me know when u plan to. 😊
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anyone tried using this nimitra computer audio server?
http://www.fidelizer-audio.com/nimitra-computer-audio-server/ (http://www.fidelizer-audio.com/nimitra-computer-audio-server/)
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Player/DLNA Server - Dell Optiplex Micro 3050 i7 Proc, 16gig RAM, 120gig SSD, Windows 2012 R2, JRiver MC22, JRemote(IOS/Android)
DAC - Audiolab M-DAC+
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Music Room
Player/DLNA Server - Dell Optiplex 3020 i5 Proc, 12gig RAM, 120gig SSD, Windows 10 JRiver MC22,
Wyred 4 Sound DAC 1 V2
Rega Elicit R
Reference 3a De Capo BE
Marantz NA6005 Streamer, Airplay, Spotify, Internet Radio, Bluetooth
Bedroom
Dell Latitude E7230 Windows 10, 256 SSD, JRIVER MC22
Marantz SA8005 DAC/SACD Player
Rega ELEX - R
PSB Synchrony One B
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Music Room
Player/DLNA Server - Dell Optiplex 3020 i5 Proc, 12gig RAM, 120gig SSD, Windows 10 JRiver MC22,
Wyred 4 Sound DAC 1 V2
Rega Elicit R
Reference 3a De Capo BE
Marantz NA6005 Streamer, Airplay, Spotify, Internet Radio, Bluetooth
Bedroom
Dell Latitude E7230 Windows 10, 256 SSD, JRIVER MC22
Marantz SA8005 DAC/SACD Player
Rega ELEX - R
PSB Synchrony One B
Shoot na shoot! Sabi nga nila nun mag dunk si Vince: "Let's go home"!
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Here's mine, for office use:
Macbook Air(Spotify/Vox)/Note8(Spotify/HiByMusic)-->iFi Nano BL-->AKG Q701/Nad Viso HP50
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Jriver Media Center 64-Bit > 2017 Macbook Pro 13" 256GB non-touch bar > Sennheiser HD650
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DAC: NAD Masters Series M51 (via USB, isolated by Audioquest Jitterbug)
PRE: Violectric HPA V281
PWR: Wyred 4 Sound SX500
Speakers: Usher S520, Dynaudio Focus 160
Headphone: Shure 1540, sold my HD800S because of a personal love-hate relationship with its comfort and sound.
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Digi Set up..
Main
Raspberrypi 3 on Volumio..
3 TB Samsung NAS..
Dell optiplex i5, 4GB Ram, 500HDD.. occasional foobar and jriver.. due to latency.. using it as mediaserver.. sometimes as a headless player hardware for Daphile.. Music is played on the fly through RAM rather than accessed in HDD..
Marantz NA8005... media server/dac.. cirrus logic
Onkyo A9000R.. amp and dac (wolfson)..
Marantz 1072.. classic amp..
Jitterbug.. jitter remover
Tube Buffer.. GE5670
Tube Preamp.. 12ax7
Xduoo x5.. dac
Totem Dreamcatcher
Epos M12
AA Apocalypse Jr.
Secondary Unit..
Pioneer CD player
Raspberrypi 3 with hifiberry digi pro.. USB stick.. 128 GB
Onkyo A9070.. amp and dac..
Sansui 6.. classic amp..
B&W DM570.
Headfi
Shure SRH840
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Secondary Unit..
Pioneer CD player
Raspberrypi 3 with hifiberry digi pro.. USB stick.. 128 GB
Onkyo A9070.. amp and dac..
Sansui 6.. classic amp..
B&W DM570.
How is the hifiberry compared to usb output (no experience, I assume this can be done) of stand alone raspberry? I'm thinking of setting up a roon bridge using hifiberry but i'm thinking maybe it'll be fine with usb output?
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Question for RPI users. If I have an external DAC and I connect it to the USB of the RPI, will it work?
Will I have any problems with software drivers?
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Question for RPI users. If I have an external DAC and I connect it to the USB of the RPI, will it work?
Will I have any problems with software drivers?
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software issues..not that i know. linux kernel supports virtually majority of DACs..
just choose generic dac
what DAC?
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How is the hifiberry compared to usb output (no experience, I assume this can be done) of stand alone raspberry? I'm thinking of setting up a roon bridge using hifiberry but i'm thinking maybe it'll be fine with usb output?
SQ
can't compare the diff with my current system setup. may be in a more expensive british system you can discern easily..
compared with my marantz.. less darker ang music..
maybe when I upgrade for linear power supply.. baka may mkita difference..
I need to test more music pra maexplore ko current rpi setup ko s chain ko..
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Question for RPI users. If I have an external DAC and I connect it to the USB of the RPI, will it work?
Will I have any problems with software drivers?
It will work most of the time,what OS are you using? im using volumio and havent encountered any problems with USB DAC,even my diy DAC is detected.
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It will work most of the time,what OS are you using? im using volumio and havent encountered any problems with USB DAC,even my diy DAC is detected.
i use volumio..
agree mga sir..
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Question for RPI users. If I have an external DAC and I connect it to the USB of the RPI, will it work?
Will I have any problems with software drivers?
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software issues..not that i know. linux kernel supports virtually majority of DACs..
just choose generic dac
what DAC?
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It's an AKM based DAC that I built, I think the USB interface uses an XMOS chip.
It will work most of the time,what OS are you using? im using volumio and havent encountered any problems with USB DAC,even my diy DAC is detected.
Planning to get a RPI, been reading on the volumio and it seems to be the right path to go.
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If I want a RPI (don't know the latest model) and a touchscreen for it, any ideas how much I need to spend and where to get these?
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If I want a RPI (don't know the latest model) and a touchscreen for it, any ideas how much I need to spend and where to get these?
Aliexpress...
Cheap and cheerful...
I would prefer headless unit.. to minimise power consumption.. more convinient and minimalistic..
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It's an AKM based DAC that I built, I think the USB interface uses an XMOS chip.
Planning to get a RPI, been reading on the volumio and it seems to be the right path to go.
yeah.. rpi 3
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^^^
if you can wait, go the aliexpress route, if not you can check lazada/shopee.ph and other online seller in FB. i think the price ranges from 1500-4K depending on the resolution and if its capacitive or resistive sensor.
go get the Raspberry Pi ver 3 model B.
https://shopee.ph/search/?keyword=raspberry+pi+touchscreen
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Aliexpress...
Cheap and cheerful...
I would prefer headless unit.. to minimise power consumption.. more convinient and minimalistic..
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Thanks.
What do you recommend using for a controller on a headless setup?
But since power won't be an issue for me (I have standby parts for a 5A linear regulated psu) and it will be used in an area where there is no wifi signal which is why I'm really keen on a touchscreen version.
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if you can wait, go the aliexpress route, if not you can check lazada/shopee.ph and other online seller in FB. i think the price ranges from 1500-4K depending on the resolution and if its capacitive or resistive sensor.
go get the Raspberry Pi ver 3 model B.
https://shopee.ph/search/?keyword=raspberry+pi+touchscreen
I am absolutely in no hurry. ;D
Ok copy that RPI 3 model B. Thanks!
I can settle for a pre-owned too.
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yeah.. rpi 3
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Thanks for the info. I have 2 choices, get a DAP with considerable hifi quality, OR... go RPI route since I already have a DAC I can trust.
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Thanks.
What do you recommend using for a controller on a headless setup?
But since power won't be an issue for me (I have standby parts for a 5A linear regulated psu) and it will be used in an area where there is no wifi signal which is why I'm really keen on a touchscreen version.
i experimented on daphile before.. it was impressive as a headless unit for intel PC.
for me daphile running on PC is my choice considering the price vs expensive softwares (roon, Jriver on audio optimizer, et al)..
Clutter is the main issue of touch screen.. plus the issue of lagging as you will restart touch screen more often.. i dont think u can use touchscreen in volumio.. Rune.. pwde.. pero nakakaubos pasensya kahit mouse gamit on HDMI..
d nmn problema wifi.. with or without internet you can use it..
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I am absolutely in no hurry. ;D
Ok copy that RPI 3 model B. Thanks!
I can settle for a pre-owned too.
try allo.. alternative.. mas focused sya s audio application..
new craze.. meron sya USB filter..
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I am absolutely in no hurry. ;D
Ok copy that RPI 3 model B. Thanks!
I can settle for a pre-owned too.
pero ako Im still using RPI 1 model B as my headless player,my RPI 3 is relegated to 3d printing kasi gusto ko may video streaming and timelapse para i can monitor my print.
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Deym... looks like a lot of sleepless nights again just to catch up with this! ;D
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Samsung galaxy S7 edge + focal jmlab Easya speakers.
ive inserted bADA power conditioner as an extension cord :)
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Spotify Premium
FiiO uBTR
Rotel RA-935BX
Yamaha NS-BP200
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Spotify 》Samsung S9》Sony MDR1000x ANC headphone.
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Interesting thread! Learning a lot and getting majorly overwhelmed at the same time.
My cheapo setup:
Dell Vostro 5471 Laptop playing Spotify/Musicbee
FX-Audio DAC-X6 DAC/Headphone Amp
Grado Labs SR80e Headphones
Soundmagic E10C IEM
Edifier R2000DB powered speakers
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Windows 10 Pro desktop PC > JRiver Media Center 23 > KEF LS50 Wireless/SVS SB12NSD
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Windows 10 Pro desktop PC > JRiver Media Center 23 > KEF LS50 Wireless/SVS SB12NSD
bro, whats the media center for if you already have the PC and the LS50W? sorry for the newbies question...
i suppose your hres files are in the PC?
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a minimalist setup :
1. IMAC pro
2. WD my passport 2TB wireless
3. and a steelseries arc pro game dac headset.
yun lang no need to go overboard lol..
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LG Smart TV using YouTube > Optical out to Cambridge CXA 60 DAC/integrated amp > KEF LS 50 speakers
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16 Core AMD 2950x cpu
Asus X399 ROG Strix mobo
Asus RYUO 240 liquid cooler
ADATA 32gb ram
Asus Radeon 580 video card
Seasonic Focus Gold 850 psu
Samsung Evo 970 500 gb NVME M.2 pcie boot drive
WD 10tb red
WD 4tb blue x2
Custom USB card with lpsu
W10
Memory Player 64 Software Suite
Foobar for critical listening
Roon core - HQ Player
main rig
Lumin X1 - used as endpoint for Roon or using Lumin software playing track from Synology NAS with 16tb reds
Lumin U1 Mini feeding SW1X Dac3 Signature - also can be used as endpoint for Roon
or playing files from NAS using Lumin app
PS Audio Memory player feeding the SW1X Dac
iFi DSD Pro hooked to same NAS
Memory Player64 with built in DAC 2tb drive
rig2
NAA connected to the same Roon server feeding built in DAC of PS Audio Stellar Gain preamp
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bro, whats the media center for if you already have the PC and the LS50W? sorry for the newbies question...
i suppose your hres files are in the PC?
JRiver is just the media player software that I have installed in my PC.
https://jriver.com/
I forgot to mention, my entire music library is in a Synology DS916+ NAS accessible via local network.
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iPhone XS Max—Onkyo HF Music Player App for my high res music and Spotify for streaming—Sony WH1000XM3
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RPi3 (Volumio)
Hifiberry DAC
SMSL SA-60
Mordaunt Short MS10 Classic
Seagate Personal Cloud
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JRiver is just the media player software that I have installed in my PC.
https://jriver.com/
I forgot to mention, my entire music library is in a Synology DS916+ NAS accessible via local network.
thanks, clear now..
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Windows 10 PC > Audirvana > Rotel pre/power > B&W 606.
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Windows Server 2019 > Jriver > Marantz ND8006 DAC > Rega Elicit R > Reference 3A De Capo BE Piano Black Version
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Synology DS1819+ NAS > Windows 10 Pro PC > Jriver > KEF LS50W/SVS SB12NSD
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Using Roon.
Core - Dell i7 Company Laptop > Audioquest Dragonfly Red > Audioquest Tower RCA > Cambridge Audio 550A > Chord Silverscreen > Sonus Faber TM + REL T5
Endpoint 1 - Matrix Audio element M > Audioquest Evergreen RCA > Rega ElexR > Audioquest Rocket 11 > Dynaudio Evoke 10
Endpoint 2 - Planning to build an RPi system > Musiland 01 DAC > VDH 3T RCA > NAD C326BEE > generic cables > PSB T6
Endpoint 3 - Maybe a BT speaker either from Blusound, Sonos or an Airplay capable device.
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CAPS ZUMA V3 > Jriver > Tidal > Lumin U1 Mini > Hegel H390 > Dynaudio SP40
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I went back to using Foobar2000.
The recent 1.6.x update phased out Direct Sound output and sets WASAPI as default. AFAIK in shared mode, it can already do automatic sample rate switching based on the source file regardless of the sample rate set in the Windows mixer which avoids resampling.
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Micro SD card ->Sony NW A55 -> Rega Elex-r -> MS Mezzo2
Spotify Premium on iphone 5s/6s -> Marantz NA7004 -> Rega Elex-r -> MS Mezzo2
2Tb Ext Drive on Windows 10 (Foobar2000/Musicbee) laptop/desktop -> Ibasso D14 -> Lear FSM 02 -> Grado 325i
Micro SD card -> Sony NW A55 -> Sony WH-1000XM3
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Four years ago I decided that my days of maintaining a dedicated audio system was over. My listening habits have changed considerably as I aged and I never had time to sit down anymore on my listening chair and listen to audio for hours just like before. I became tired of the cycle of purchasing software (CD medium), listening to the material once and then storing for years before I get urge to listen to it again. My children who have now grown up also gave me a feedback that they didn't utilize the stereo because of its stupid complexity. Turning on as much as 6 to 7 different components in sequence before you can even press play is daunting.
After careful self assessment, I found myself listening 99.9% of the time to music while i was doing something else here in the house. My wife and kids do the same thing. Nobody here in the house sits down and just listens critically to a track on a carefully matched, tuned and positioned audio system. Bottom line is that my dedicated audio system has reached its end in terms of utilization.
A re-orientation was in order and the goal was to simplify and change the system so that it is simple, easy to operate so that everybody can use it, great sounding, can operate in different zones in the house and most of all...reliable.
As much as i love vinyl there was a time that I had to give that up for CD's. Now the time came for me to give that up for Digitally sourced Music.
Here is my current set up for digital:
Living room 5.1 audio and video application:
Sonos Playbar
Sonos Sub
Sonos Connect Amp - Macky Monitors (rear surrounds)
Whole house audio ground floor:
Sonos Amp - 4 Polk Audio Atrium 4 for ground floor - wall mounted
Rel Q201E (hidden)
My bathroom:
Sonos Symfonisk Bookshelf (mono)
Home Theater and audio:
Sonos Connect
Pioneer Elite SC-05
7.1 Dynaudio w/ REL Q201E
Connectivity for all Sonos devices: 100Mbps via 4 Google Mesh nodes.
Controllers: All of our devices (Laptops, Desktop, Iphone, IPad or Android phone) have the Sonos app installed.
Musical sources via Sonos app: Spotify, Mixcloud and 1 TB NAS of lossless music files (all my CD's ripped)
Future upgrades: 4 Triad ceiling speakers for ground floor and another Sonos Amp for 2nd floor with 4 Triad ceiling speakers and a Triad 10 inch sub.
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Four years ago I decided that my days of maintaining a dedicated audio system was over. My listening habits have changed considerably as I aged and I never had time to sit down anymore on my listening chair and listen to audio for hours just like before. I became tired of the cycle of purchasing software (CD medium), listening to the material once and then storing for years before I get urge to listen to it again. My children who have now grown up also gave me a feedback that they didn't utilize the stereo because of its stupid complexity. Turning on as much as 6 to 7 different components in sequence before you can even press play is daunting.
After careful self assessment, I found myself listening 99.9% of the time to music while i was doing something else here in the house. My wife and kids do the same thing. Nobody here in the house sits down and just listens critically to a track on a carefully matched, tuned and positioned audio system. Bottom line is that my dedicated audio system has reached its end in terms of utilization.
A re-orientation was in order and the goal was to simplify and change the system so that it is simple, easy to operate so that everybody can use it, great sounding, can operate in different zones in the house and most of all...reliable.
As much as i love vinyl there was a time that I had to give that up for CD's. Now the time came for me to give that up for Digitally sourced Music.
I think we are in the same predicament Bro hec, I don't do critical listening anymore & I barely turn on my system except that when it really needs a warm-up for a very long idle unused time, I still kept all my CDs & Vinyl collection though. As for movie watching I don't even watch in my dedicated room, like as you said it takes up too many switches to push just to watch a single disc even though we have those one-push Harmony remotes, I just prefer watching a movie on our living room w/ a Soundbar & the magic remote of the TV that handles everything w/out too much complexity. As for music I'm not really good at the present stuff like streaming but I do have a TIDAL account that I also play from our desktop thru a Marshall speaker w/c fills the whole ground floor w/ non-stop "Our Choice Music". Sign of times that we are really changing also just like how music is played nowadays. :)
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Bro Kenneth,
Times have changed indeed and so did we. Don't get me wrong...the love of music is still there. What changed is just the manner in how I listen to it therefore I had to re-orient my systems to meet specific goals centered on reality.
Aside from the tremendous convenience, Digital also offers unmatched practicality as well. I never computed how many hundreds of thousand of pesos I have spent in music and video software through the decades but I know its a lot. Nowadays a premium subscription for Spotify is just Php150.00 a month or Php1.8K/year. Mix Cloud is totally free. Just those two providers and my fix is satisfied. In comparison, one XRCD kila JR is Php2.5K. I don't even blink before when I buy 8 to 10 in one visit. Number of times I listened to those CD's? Once and that was it.
I'm not saying that this route will be for everyone. There was a time that I enjoyed the sheer transparency, PRAT and Imaging that my audio system can deliver. In my case those times are over. Who knows...I may go back at it once again in the near future. I might have some regrets in the future of letting go of certain audio components or software but I have to live in the present and reality dictates that I have to accept and adjust my system to the changes.
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in my case I sold all my audio equipment 4 years ago - it was a 5.1 setup .... recently I got an itch again and brought a Marantz NR1200 network receiver and a pair of MartinLogan Motion 20 floorstanders ... my idea was just to have a HiFi system, I'm no longer interested with those so many speakers - it was simply too messy and too expesive to follow what's trending ... with my new setup, my music sources are FLAC files on USB, MP3 music over the network with my WD Cloud storage, and Spotify ... I was planning to subscribe to Amazon Music HD as I've heard that the quality is higher than Tidal, but it wouldn't allow using a credit card from PH - I'll probably try Tidal and see if is better than Spotify
I also have old CD's, DVD.s and BD that I no longer use ... it is very convenient to stream music or play music from my USB drive .... FLAC files played from the USB drive have excellent quality by the way, much better than music from Spotify ... I'll try Tidal after the break-in of my speakers ... in the future, I'll probably buy a soundbar for the movies
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Bro Kenneth,
Times have changed indeed and so did we. Don't get me wrong...the love of music is still there. What changed is just the manner in how I listen to it therefore I had to re-orient my systems to meet specific goals centered on reality.
Aside from the tremendous convenience, Digital also offers unmatched practicality as well. I never computed how many hundreds of thousand of pesos I have spent in music and video software through the decades but I know its a lot. Nowadays a premium subscription for Spotify is just Php150.00 a month or Php1.8K/year. Mix Cloud is totally free. Just those two providers and my fix is satisfied. In comparison, one XRCD kila JR is Php2.5K. I don't even blink before when I buy 8 to 10 in one visit. Number of times I listened to those CD's? Once and that was it.
I'm not saying that this route will be for everyone. There was a time that I enjoyed the sheer transparency, PRAT and Imaging that my audio system can deliver. In my case those times are over. Who knows...I may go back at it once again in the near future. I might have some regrets in the future of letting go of certain audio components or software but I have to live in the present and reality dictates that I have to accept and adjust my system to the changes.
in my case I sold all my audio equipment 4 years ago - it was a 5.1 setup .... recently I got an itch again and brought a Marantz NR1200 network receiver and a pair of MartinLogan Motion 20 floorstanders ... my idea was just to have a HiFi system, I'm no longer interested with those so many speakers - it was simply too messy and too expesive to follow what's trending ... with my new setup, my music sources are FLAC files on USB, MP3 music over the network with my WD Cloud storage, and Spotify ... I was planning to subscribe to Amazon Music HD as I've heard that the quality is higher than Tidal, but it wouldn't allow using a credit card from PH - I'll probably try Tidal and see if is better than Spotify
I also have old CD's, DVD.s and BD that I no longer use ... it is very convenient to stream music or play music from my USB drive .... FLAC files played from the USB drive have excellent quality by the way, much better than music from Spotify ... I'll try Tidal after the break-in of my speakers ... in the future, I'll probably buy a soundbar for the movies
Not only the gears gets old & obsolete, also us "The Audio Addicts" but it will remain in our bloodstream as music & film enthusiasts forever. Rock On!
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Not only the gears gets old & obsolete, also us "The Audio Addicts" but it will remain in our bloodstream as music & film enthusiasts forever. Rock On!
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Amen to that Bro Kenneth
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Tidal from a phone as a remote. The source is a google chromecast audio going into a dac via toslink.
The back up is a bluetooth receiver going into the same dac via coax with its source being the same phone.
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Tidal from a phone as a remote. The source is a google chromecast audio going into a dac via toslink.
The back up is a bluetooth receiver going into the same dac via coax with its source being the same phone.
update:
an i7 8th gen, 12gig laptop with audioquest jitter bug connected to a DAC via USB. streamer is playing via audirvana using a phone remote.
this sounds much much more resolute than before.
how can this get better? anyone?
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update:
an i7 8th gen, 12gig laptop with audioquest jitter bug connected to a DAC via USB. streamer is playing via audirvana using a phone remote.
this sounds much much more resolute than before.
how can this get better? anyone?
first may i congratulate your upgrade. am no expert but i see nothing (except networked set-up for absolute convenience) and i supposed that your files are hi-res not to mention that your one pdvd'er with great audio system. just my humble two cents. 😁
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Hi noob, a very modest system in fact.
I dont have local files. Rather purely streaming using tidal. Medyo tamad na mag rip, dl, and all that extra effort to make the files local. If someone is willing to sell hi-res files, i might consider... Ganyan ako katamad😁
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Hi noob, a very modest system in fact.
I dont have local files. Rather purely streaming using tidal. Medyo tamad na mag rip, dl, and all that extra effort to make the files local. If someone is willing to sell hi-res files, i might consider... Ganyan ako katamad😁
Well, Tidal is good, it's streaming lossless cd quality music. Way better with spotify which i have. Though i have subscribe to a three-month apple music trial which is similar to the quality of tidal.
You know, between buying from HDtracks or other hi-res (the same flac files) sources, i find it reasonable to subscribe to streaming sites. If you buy, you can only buy by the album so there maybe some songs that you may not like. It will turn out to be costlier, i think.
Let us hear from other members what other recommendations they may offer. 😁
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I have an i3 Intel NUC running on ROCK (Roon Optimized Core Kit) feeding an SOTM SMS-200 Ultra network bridge which feeds a Chord MScaler upsampler that in turn feeds a Chord Hugo TT2 DAC. Both Chords and the SOTM are powered by SBooster LPSUs. I have an SOTM SNH-10G switch powered by an SPS-500 psu that ties all the network lines together. I have a Tidal subscription.
I also have a CEC TL5 transport going to the MScaler. The CEC is an unknown gem. It sounds really good even with regular CDs.
I credit the Chord gear, especially the TT2 for relegating my analog front end into a display piece.
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main listening "station"
Speakers-Front : Klipsch RP600M (from Paradigm Titans)
Speakers-Center : Paradigm cc190
Speakers-Rear : Paradigm Atom
Speakers-Ceiling (Atmos): Forgot (pair)
Subwoofer : SVS NSD PB 12
Amp / Receiver : Marantz SR5012
DAC / Network Audio Streamer : CXN v2
Source : external HDD 4tb, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
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Car 1 : Harman Kardon stock sound system
Car 2 : Alpine ICS-X7, DLS UP6 seps, DLS UR12 sub, JBL Powerseries 300.4 amp
Car 3 : Alpine CDE 148EBT, speakers, sub, amp Carpe Diem
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Home office - PC, Bose Companion 3
Office - mac, logitech bluetooth receiver, Dared MP5 amp, Technics turntable, Paradigm atom
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main listening "station"
Speakers-Front : Klipsch RP600M (from Paradigm Titans)
Speakers-Center : Paradigm cc190
Speakers-Rear : Paradigm Atom
Speakers-Ceiling (Atmos): Forgot (pair)
Subwoofer : SVS NSD PB 12
Amp / Receiver : Marantz SR5012
DAC / Network Audio Streamer : CXN v2
Source : external HDD 4tb, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect
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Car 1 : Harman Kardon stock sound system
Car 2 : Alpine ICS-X7, DLS UP6 seps, DLS UR12 sub, JBL Powerseries 300.4 amp
Car 3 : Alpine CDE 148EBT, speakers, sub, amp Carpe Diem
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Home office - PC, Bose Companion 3
Office - mac, logitech bluetooth receiver, Dared MP5 amp, Technics turntable, Paradigm atom
wala ka ng hahangarin pang iba.. kakainggit haha
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Music Source: Spotify and Youtube ... I still have FLAC files on USB but no longer using, Spotify is more convenient ... hopefully they would have higher fidelity audio soon
Video Source: Netflix and Video from Network Storage, and PS5 Digital Edition for games
Living Room: Marantz NR1200 with a pair of MartinLogan Motion 20 FS, and Sony 65A80J (will soon add Sony SRS NS-7)
PC Audio: Bose Companion 50
I have greatly simplified my digital audio setup - just a pair of FS stereo speakers from 5.1 setup, got rid of all my CDs, DVDs, and BDs. I'm very satisfied with my music system simplified setup, but still longing for a surround system for movies and have been considering soundbar with ATMOS support, but I'm still weary of the clutter of having a subwoofer and rear speakers.
I recently came across the Sony SRS NS-7 neckband speaker that offers personalized ATMOS 360 degrees spatial speaker qualities - expensive for a personal audio system at around 15k ($299), but much cheaper than a decent soundbar system, hence I took on the plunge (still waiting for delivery, but I'll write a review once tested). Here's a review from sound experts review of the product for your reference - https://youtu.be/11zKZApaPkw
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Four years ago I decided that my days of maintaining a dedicated audio system was over. My listening habits have changed considerably as I aged and I never had time to sit down anymore on my listening chair and listen to audio for hours just like before. I became tired of the cycle of purchasing software (CD medium), listening to the material once and then storing for years before I get urge to listen to it again. My children who have now grown up also gave me a feedback that they didn't utilize the stereo because of its stupid complexity. Turning on as much as 6 to 7 different components in sequence before you can even press play is daunting.
After careful self assessment, I found myself listening 99.9% of the time to music while i was doing something else here in the house. My wife and kids do the same thing. Nobody here in the house sits down and just listens critically to a track on a carefully matched, tuned and positioned audio system. Bottom line is that my dedicated audio system has reached its end in terms of utilization.
A re-orientation was in order and the goal was to simplify and change the system so that it is simple, easy to operate so that everybody can use it, great sounding, can operate in different zones in the house and most of all...reliable.
As much as i love vinyl there was a time that I had to give that up for CD's. Now the time came for me to give that up for Digitally sourced Music.
Here is my current set up for digital:
Living room 5.1 audio and video application:
Sonos Playbar
Sonos Sub
Sonos Connect Amp - Macky Monitors (rear surrounds)
Whole house audio ground floor:
Sonos Amp - 4 Polk Audio Atrium 4 for ground floor - wall mounted
Rel Q201E (hidden)
My bathroom:
Sonos Symfonisk Bookshelf (mono)
Home Theater and audio:
Sonos Connect
Pioneer Elite SC-05
7.1 Dynaudio w/ REL Q201E
Connectivity for all Sonos devices: 100Mbps via 4 Google Mesh nodes.
Controllers: All of our devices (Laptops, Desktop, Iphone, IPad or Android phone) have the Sonos app installed.
Musical sources via Sonos app: Spotify, Mixcloud and 1 TB NAS of lossless music files (all my CD's ripped)
Future upgrades: 4 Triad ceiling speakers for ground floor and another Sonos Amp for 2nd floor with 4 Triad ceiling speakers and a Triad 10 inch sub.
The digital music technology nowadays is so good in both convenience and sound quality that it already compensates for its shortcomings compared to analog playback.
I still maintain a decent analog source only to touch and look at ocassionally. And yes, they still sound better than any other format though not in the same gap as it was years ago.
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Apple Music / Spotify > Iphone 6S > Toppings D50 > Luxman L-430 > Tannoy Sixes 609 mkII
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The digital music technology nowadays is so good in both convenience and sound quality that it already compensates for its shortcomings compared to analog playback.
I still maintain a decent analog source only to touch and look at ocassionally. And yes, they still sound better than any other format though not in the same gap as it was years ago.
On the other hand, I rarely touch vinyl, maybe once a month just to keep the motor turning. I've never heard an analog system sound better than digital... but perhaps that's just me, a little bit of hiss and I go crazy.
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Some of the good things that came out of the digital streaming era is that it forced the loudness wars and piracy to go in decline.
As for my digital setup, I've had these for many years with no urge to upgrade so I guess, I'm already at my endgame.
Speakers:
Synology 1819+ NAS > Windows PC > Jriver Media Center 29 or Apple Music > KEF LS50W active speakers (via USB input) & dual SVS SB12-NSD subwoofers
Headphones:
Synology 1819+ NAS > Windows PC > Jriver Media Center 29 or Apple Music > HRT Musicstreamer III DAC > Topping L30 Headphone Amp > Sennheiser HD 650
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Update time. Its been 6 years already since I've gone strictly digital. Some speakers and gears are gone while new ones replaced them. For 2022 here is the lineup:
Living Room:
Sonos Amp
B&W 683S1 Tower speakers
REL T5i subwoofer
Wired by IXOS
Whole House ground floor audio
Sonos Amp
4 pcs Polk Atrium 4
NHT SW10 Sub
My bathroom:
Sonos/IKEA Symfonisk Bookshelf (mono)
Home Theater and audio:
Sonos Connect
Pioneer Elite SC-05
7.1 Dynaudio A52/C120/A42/A40 w/ REL Q201E
Personal electronics
Apple Mac Air M1
Pioneer DDJ SR-2 DJ controller
Kenwood Midi Amp
NHT Super One 2.1
Steel Series Arctic Pro Headphones
Connectivity for all Sonos devices: 300Mbps via 4 Google Mesh nodes.
Controllers: All of our devices (Laptops, Desktop, Iphone, IPad or Android phone) have the Sonos app installed.
Musical sources via Sonos app: Spotify, Mixcloud and 1 TB NAS of lossless music files (all my CD's ripped)
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Update time. Its been 6 years already since I've gone strictly digital. Some speakers and gears are gone while new ones replaced them. For 2022 here is the lineup:
Living Room:
Sonos Amp
B&W 683S1 Tower speakers
REL T5i subwoofer
Wired by IXOS
Whole House ground floor audio
Sonos Amp
4 pcs Polk Atrium 4
NHT SW10 Sub
My bathroom:
Sonos/IKEA Symfonisk Bookshelf (mono)
Home Theater and audio:
Sonos Connect
Pioneer Elite SC-05
7.1 Dynaudio A52/C120/A42/A40 w/ REL Q201E
Personal electronics
Apple Mac Air M1
Pioneer DDJ SR-2 DJ controller
Kenwood Midi Amp
NHT Super One 2.1
Steel Series Arctic Pro Headphones
Connectivity for all Sonos devices: 300Mbps via 4 Google Mesh nodes.
Controllers: All of our devices (Laptops, Desktop, Iphone, IPad or Android phone) have the Sonos app installed.
Musical sources via Sonos app: Spotify, Mixcloud and 1 TB NAS of lossless music files (all my CD's ripped)
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Nas/spotify/apple music>>>blue sound node n130>>>Denafrips Ares II>>> hegel h190 >>> dyn contour s1.4le & rel T7i
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Apple tv 4k>>Spotify>>Homepod stereo pair with 2 Homepod minis as surround
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Spotify/Amazon Music > IFI Zen Stream > RME ADI2 DAC > Sugden IA4 > Dynaudio Heritage Special / Rel T5X
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Tidal/NAS>>WinPC/Audiolab6000nplay>>
Audiolab8300cdq>>BelCanto>>Linton
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3 Echo dot 4
2 Echo dot 2
1 Echo show 5
Placed in every room in the house :)
Alexa, play Taylor Swift everywhere ;D