Posts by joe_cool

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It would be better if you could tell us about your source, like PC or laptop. Then describe the audio hardware. The KRK headphones you described have a sensitivity of 95 db which seems low. Maybe you just need more power.  

I have a Sony Blu-ray player which has USB input and analog stereo output.  

Sounds like Windows 7, have you considered latency in respect to wireless network adapter?  

If you are using AKG x701 then you need an external amp for best results.  The Creative (metal of choice - model of choice) devices are not to my liking.  

Quote: Originally Posted by Puranti  There is no difference, in terms of sound quality, between a 16/44.1 file and 24/96 just a way to make people pay more thinking they're getting something better. The quality...

Quote: Originally Posted by grokit  I just downloaded a copy of the new Norah Jones Little Broken Hearts from HDtracks: "Mastered at New York’s legendary Sterling Sound by Norah Jones’ longtime mastering engineer Greg...

This is ridiculous, I use foobar2000 for media management and testing and something else for playback!  Foobar 2000 playback is OK but not the best.

If you want "everything" to work bit-perfect with Linux ALSA you can re-define the default device in ".asoundrc" (note this is a hidden ALSA control file in your home directory).   For Via Envy24 and other cards that require...

"popping and clicking" sounds like a latency problem with your PC. Have you analyzed the configuration of your USB ports?