It seems that feeding a bit of one channel to another is not that sophisticated and should be achievable in software without audible artifacts. Is there anything about hardware based crossfeeds that make them better than software based crossfeeds? When building crossfeeds, is there anything you...

I wonder if it will drive the same after you decompress it. :) http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/05/10/fit-bmw-x6-van/

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The word "digitis" is commonly spread around audiophile circles, and many manufacturers proudly claim that their products posses no such thing, but what exactly is "digitis"? Can it be measured? Does it have certain properties that can be clearly defined and recreated? Does it relate to...

Interesting news on tinnitus: Quote: While doctors had thought tinnitus was generated by ear problems, they now believe it is generated in the brain. BBC NEWS | Health | Technique can pinpoint tinnitus

It is very difficult to describe sound quality, let alone quantify it, since everyone has their own preferences such as EQ, coloration, etc. Lets start with the baseline pro audio industry standard, the "neutral" or "monitor" sound, which is the preference of many audiophiles too. That is, to...

Most of us have our current systems in profiles and signatures, but it also quite interesting to look at the progression of system changes over time. Its probably too tedious to list all the equipment you've ever had, so just share the ones you kept for the long term. Here is my journey...

How do software crossfeeds compares to hardware crossfeeds? Here is the one used natively by foobar: Naive Software Here is another, Bauer stereophonic-to-binaural DSP, which is adjustable and has presets for "C.Moy" and "J. Meier". Any others? (not necessarily for foobar)

Folks at HDD Audio created several test files that contain various levels of jitter: 0ns, 3ns, 10ns, 30ns, and 100ns. As a point of reference, most PCM270x implementations have around 1ns of jitter, and EMU 0404 USB has about 0.5ns of jitter. Is jitter audible? The jitter test 2. | Welcome to...

If anyone is having hardware problems with USB audio such as random pops/clicks, I suggest to try a dedicated USB PCI add-on card for your USB audio device. Make sure that there are no IRQ conflicts/sharing on that PCI slot. It seems the USB cards with NEC based chipsets are more stable/faster...

Which DACs sound analog-like, fun, and musical? Not analytical and/or cold like DAC1 (IMHO, YMMV ). Price range under $2000. Interesting to hear about sub-$1000 DACs too. ________________________ UPDATED RESULTS (2/3/2009): Ack! Dack 2.0 (x2) Monarchy NM24 (x2) NOS TDA1541A...

Maybe not like those $10K+ plus tube amps, but at least on the level of midfi tube amps (up to ~$2000).

Looking for a great under $500 amp to power low impedance D5000. Which one are very good for such phones? Leaning to Gilmore Lite, but not sure if there is anything better for under $500.

Pico vs Cantate 2. How do they compare and what are the differences in sound?

I'm looking for a DAC/Amp combo that also has a native USB input (i.e. no internal USB to S/PDIF conversion). I currently use EMU 0404 USB for this purpose, and consider it an entry-level audiophile system. The Benchmark DAC1 is a high-end system. Is there a DAC/Amp/nativeUSB combo that...

Youtube link I'll give it a shot once I find a silver coin.

Part 1 - Integrated Amps: Trends Audio TA-10, Sonic Impact Super T, Onkyo A-9555, Panasonic XR-55 (analog in), Flying Mole CAS-10, Little Dot T 100, NuForce IA-7, Sonneteer Bronte Part 2 - Power Amps: Cary Audio CAA-1, Lyngdorf SDA 2175, Nomad Niagara, Flying Mole MA-S160, Audiosector Patek...

I was wondering if anyone here compared stock Squeezebox 3 to external DACs and/or CD players. What is its equivalent in terms of sound quality? To which level of DACs/CDPs can mods raise it to?

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IT Wire story Quote: "...one clone outfit so impressed Samsung that they offered them a job and a chance to go legitimate. However, the pirates said no thanks as they made more money flogging pirated gear." This is why Zhalou > DAC1

Which of these 3 is a good match for the ipod shuffle? Unamped, for casual listening, looking for a "fun" sound. Preferences: Bass performance is NOT important, as long as they have "decent" midbass; and good midrange/highs.

Well, I guess its already hardwire recable time for me, but I can't decide which cable is right. I know the Equinox is well respected and loved around here, but based on most of the feedback, I don't want to add warmth to my K1000s, but more of a balance/neutrality, and fixing the harsh highs...

Should be interesting results for a HiFi crowd.

http://www.tenthdimension.com/flash2.php click "Imagining the Ten Dimensions" button on left, and turn on your headphones Pretty intersting stuff, just a theory though. Attempts to appeal to people with no or little knowledge of physics.

Is there any disadvantage of using Hard -6db Limiter instead of the variable volume control to avoid clipping? I don't really know the idea of how it works, and what is the difference between the two. I'm using the EMU 1212m as digital out, and can visually see any clipping if its there, and...