I have used iMacs for about 6 years.  I have always felt they make great vehicles for home audio listening.  I have about 1.3TB of music on a new 2 TB iMac 27in that I got in September.  Almost instantly I noticed how noisy it is compared to my other computers.  With any application going it...

Curious what recent owners think of this new "rugged" version of the s4?  Same EXACT SQ?  And how are they for working out/ exercising and holding up to the outdoors like they are marketed.  I always liked the s4 so these have me intrigued if they do indeed live up to the new claims.   Not...

I am thinking of picking up a second turntable.  Before the Vinyl purists yell blasphemy over the request for info on a USB model hear me out.  I have a very nice Technics with KAB mods on a speaker system which is quite nice in a downstairs listening room.  No issues with that set up.  And...

Found this last night... pretty good quality for a concert. One is in 192, the other 256. They are asking for a Haiti donation, that is up to you. Good stuff for Wilco fans... WILCO : CAUSES

I have the CD coming tomorrow, but thought some of you might be interested in this. Amazon has the download available today only for $4 (a day early too). This album has gotten almost universally terrific reviews, and if you liked the first one you should love this one. Amazon.com: Contra...

I have been a serious music fan for the past 20 years but every once in awhile I stumble across a band that has been around for awhile that makes me wonder how in the heck I could have missed these guys. I discovered Tindersticks over the holiday and have been aggressively picking up their...

I am in the process of moving to a new home and will be reconfiguring my Computer Setup. I currently use a Headroom Desktop Amp/Dac from my iMac as a preamp to a Marantz Amplifier. I won't have the Marantz in my study in the new home so I am looking for a small amp to power a simple set of Orb...

This is a seriously great album for anyone who likes acoustic music. Some amazing material paired with some nice cover choices. He does a 10+ version of Bright Eyes' Method Acting mashed up with Neil Young's Cortez the Killer. Worth it for that alone, but the whole album is very consistent...

Feds: Top e-tailers profit from billion-dollar Web scam | Digital Media - CNET News Saw this on CNET yesterday. Really blown away by how sketchy this whole thing is and how many legit companies agreed to it. They list the companies involved in this article. I think I have seen this before...

I am pretty excited about this remaster, more so than the others which have all been well done IMO. Admittedly I am a pretty big fan, although my favorite periods are in the past. This album was a huge sonic influence (and a pretty big turning point for U2) for a lot of bands and did not sound...

Just found this on Amazon, enjoy... Amazon.com: The Orange Mountain Music Philip Glass Sampler Vol.I: Philip Glass: MP3 Downloads I know there are a lot of fans here, and more importantly newbies that are looking for a place to begin.

EDIT: This thread should be able to guide you thru it, quite an easy solution that I never thought of until I posted here. I figured others could use it with all the big digital music collections out there. Below is my original question and what follows are step by step instructions that helped...

Up front I will just say I know very little about this amp and was hoping those in the know could give some input. I find myself very curious about this upcoming amp and could only find bits and pieces of info scattered in other threads. Apparently a few have heard the proto. Could you please...

I picked this up after reading a very positive review in Spin Magazine. I wasn't even tracking its release, but seeing how it is a side project of TV on the Radio Frontman Kyp Malone, seemed like a no brainer. Its got a little different sound than TV on the Radio but it is a very engaging...

I have been eagerly awaiting my Beatles Mono Box Set, which should arrive next week. But I am also psyched about another Set coming out this month from another one of my favorite bands, Big Star. Please do not turn this into a Big Star vs. Beatles- not the intent or worth anyone's time. But...

I give up...

Live Phish.com is posting all 3 nights of their reunion concert in VA (I believe only for a short time) on 256 MP3. These are free and legal. They also have FLAC and CD but at cost. The 3rd and final night is tonight so that will not be available until tomorrow. Link below...LivePhish.com...

Now that iTunes is DRM Free and selling almost 100% of their catalog at 256 AAC whats the best format for portable players. Keep in mind that I am an iPod listener so both formats will work for me. And yes, I understand the best source is lossless or CD but in a pinch whats the best SQ from a...

Was hoping someone could shed some light on the newly released Legacy Edition 2 disc Miles Davis Kind of Blue. Specifically is the additional music worth it. Not a huge fan of false starts but the second disc looks like full songs. Also how is the sound. I have kind of Blue on Vinyl and it...

Found this while researching some deals on Zagg's iems. If you punch in this code... SHOWSP09 you get 50% off your entire order. Besides selling the new touted iphone iems, they also sell the invisible shields as well as some other stuff. I used it and it works, only until the 19th of...

I have really been enjoying this album. Great acoustic rock with some sharp lyrics. Check it out, its on sale right now for 2 bux on Amazon as a DL. Track 3 is my fav, but the whole album plays thru very strong. Amazon.com: Bring Me Your Love: City and Colour: Music

I have wanted to get into this band for awhile, and since they seem to be making a resurgence lately with some concerts I DLed their classic "Loveless" off of Amazon. I know this is an underground indie band but the SQ is awful, to the point where I wonder if the copy I DLed is corrupt. Does...

I grew up skateboarding on the east coast and always loved it until I got into more traditional sports like Hockey and Soccer. And I have surfed and snowboarded my entire adult life. My army career has taken me to OK where there is very little Snow or Surf so on a whim I decided to try out...

I am running my new KAB modified Technics thru my Marantz PM7001 which has its own Phono Preamp. I have never used a dedicated Phono Preamp. How much am I missing by using the Marantz? I will say the Marantz as an integrated amp is great. Very good sound from my CD player and computer to my...

I have been a Mac user for quite some time now so I am a little niave when it comes to Anti-virus software. I recently got a Eee 901 (which I love) and use it just for music (with a RSA Predator) and Internet. I got the Windows XP version so I need to get some sort of Anti-Virus, but unless I am...