Jon L, Thanks! That makes sense and would explain why the U24 has a much better cable then even my Corda Aria which has a cheap looking cable. Thanks for the info! R.T.

Quote: Originally Posted by riffer Unless they are total junk, they will be okay. If you want to upgrade anyway, get the QVS or Monster cables. OK thanks riffer! I only have one out of about a dozen that really looks good, and that one came with my U24 DAC. The rest of them are...

Are the stock USB cables that come with most eqipment good enough or will upgrade cables help? If so, where and what brand should I get? Thanks! R.T.

Quote: Originally Posted by NeilPeart I completely agree regarding the Swans’ capabilities – though they obviously aren’t the last word in extension (in neither the bass nor the highs) and they are a bit warm (which I prefer to a colder sounding pair of speakers), they are clearly...

Brahm's Lullaby works for me!

Trying to get rid of 12" of snow that fell overnight!

These speakers (M200) are awesome! But I confess I'm a newbie and I've never heard really high end computer speakers before. I'm not even sure if there is such a thing? I already have a nice home setup, but I needed a good setup for when I'm at my computer desk, which is where I'm at most of...

Quote: Originally Posted by lan If you are using a mp3s or other lossy files, watch movies, play games, etc. on the computer, you can benefit from 24bit output. There is a difference in the sound between 16bit and 24bit output. You can hear it on the same sound device if you toggle...

Quote: Originally Posted by fjf AFAIK the CD sound files are 16 bit, so if you get to 24 is through some kind of oversampling. Don't think you'll get much more sound when there is no more in the source file. So for the average listener a 24 bit dac shouldn't really matter then...

Would one actually be able to hear the difference between 16 & 24 bit USB Dac's if they were be used with a computer as a source? Or are there other factors that would have to come into play also? Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by terrymx nah, the music flows both ways. normal audio cable has very low ohms. unless its coaxial (digital) which is 75ohms. video cables are different than audio cable. i dont know the exact spec, but they have high ohms and frequency. someone can fill me...

I hate to ask this because it seems like a stupid question, but I don't know the answer to it so I have too ask? Are audio cables and splitters directional? I've seen a few cables with little arrows on them to indicate just that, but then most cables don't have any markings. So are cables by...

My wife! How do I make it stop?

I'm starting to think maybe there not available in the USA? I've still not heard back from the email I sent them 3 days ago. Any of our overseas friends have or heard these speakers? Thanks! R.T.

Can anyone tell me where to find these speakers on-line? No one seems to have them in stock. I even emailed Onkyo about them but I've not heard back from them as of yet. http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...Multimedia&p=i My first choice was the Swan speakers but everyone seems to be out of...