I am a keen hifi nut who has experimented over time and more recently had great experience with moving my music to a computer source.
Can I share some experience and perhaps you guys too can also feedback your good stuff
I have a Helios Stargate high end cd feeding into a NOS dac that is by Paradesia with tube output to smooth out those mp3s! Some New Zealand beefy amps feeding Magnaplanar 2.5Rs for a huge 3d sound.
So I am running my iTunes on my iMac mainly with Apple Lossless, converting flacs opened with Fluke and ripping cds...I do have some mp3s but at 320kbps...they are ok for casual listening
I got a copy of Amarra - wow what a difference, expensive to buy but it rocks... it manages those lossless files brilliantly and really opens up the music for hifi.
Can I share some experience and perhaps you guys too can also feedback your good stuff
I have a Helios Stargate high end cd feeding into a NOS dac that is by Paradesia with tube output to smooth out those mp3s! Some New Zealand beefy amps feeding Magnaplanar 2.5Rs for a huge 3d sound.
So I am running my iTunes on my iMac mainly with Apple Lossless, converting flacs opened with Fluke and ripping cds...I do have some mp3s but at 320kbps...they are ok for casual listening
I got a copy of Amarra - wow what a difference, expensive to buy but it rocks... it manages those lossless files brilliantly and really opens up the music for hifi.
(...there are a few sitez where you can get a sneaky copy for those of you without the funds)
For the mp3s I use SRS Wow for iTunes and that is reall cheap and it does make a difference.
So I have been pretty happy with my system...but you know we all love to tweak......and I really want to try some hi-rez music.
So my recent upgrade:
I thought the best overall upgrade was to get a top end DAC. I had my eye on Audio-gd as there are good reviews, but the top model went out of production/chips hard to get etc. So I was up for some testing.
I have had a brilliant experience with a company called Igloo Audio in Kent. Paul is so enthusiastic and knowledgable and willing to spend lots of time with home demos.
He deserves to do really well with a philosophy of bringing great value products to those who want quality music. He knows which gear is all marketing and which really sounds good!
In the end I got the Weiss202 Dac whic was on a very special offer as a demo model - wow I cant believe how lucky I am.
So my recent upgrade:
I thought the best overall upgrade was to get a top end DAC. I had my eye on Audio-gd as there are good reviews, but the top model went out of production/chips hard to get etc. So I was up for some testing.
I have had a brilliant experience with a company called Igloo Audio in Kent. Paul is so enthusiastic and knowledgable and willing to spend lots of time with home demos.
He deserves to do really well with a philosophy of bringing great value products to those who want quality music. He knows which gear is all marketing and which really sounds good!
In the end I got the Weiss202 Dac whic was on a very special offer as a demo model - wow I cant believe how lucky I am.
Hmmm this has changed things....I am not sure I need all the fancy software....just running through a 10m lenth of optical for now and it is stunning. Computer music has made my top end cd player redundant!! I can even use my iPhone or iPad as a fancy remote for iTunes...this rocks
I ordered a quality Firewire cable and waiting for the delivery next week...that should be even better.
I ordered a quality Firewire cable and waiting for the delivery next week...that should be even better.
Lots of testing for now....
Anyone in the South East wanting a new system, to move into top end sound at reasonable budget needs to speak to Igloo Audio - internet based and home trial at your convenience...this is the way I want to buy.
Anyone in the South East wanting a new system, to move into top end sound at reasonable budget needs to speak to Igloo Audio - internet based and home trial at your convenience...this is the way I want to buy.
ps this is just positive feedback to Paul as a very satisfied customer!!
(Those who want to check out the company:
http://www.iglooaudio.co.uk/)
So how about some feedback from the forum and what is good you can share about computer music and your systems or suggested improvements to mine?
(Those who want to check out the company:
http://www.iglooaudio.co.uk/)
So how about some feedback from the forum and what is good you can share about computer music and your systems or suggested improvements to mine?
