Do gold wires actually make a difference? Or does it depend? I recently swapped out some regular interconnects with gold wires and the vocals sounded a little crisper. Anyone get the same?

Quote: Originally Posted by roker I was really happy with my Fubar II, and even though I moved on to other things, my conclusion (as well as other people who I demoed it for) is that for the price it packs in a nice punch. they might be refreshing it per that post up above. I know...

sounds good might consider the fubar II replacement then.

Quote: Originally Posted by roker the new Fubar III already came out I used to have it great DAC . . . very subpar amp . . . I'd buy a separate dac and amp unless that compass is what it's cracked up to be (I was never interested in having something of that size on my computer...

Quote: Originally Posted by Alai I heard the Compass on my K701. Great transparency but the amp was somewhat lacking. However, the AD700 doesn't call for a heavy hitting amp. The Compass sounds great and I would agree with saving up to bump your budget. initially I was just going...

Quote: Originally Posted by Alai Save up for what? Not sure what direction I want to head in but I want something that will last me quite a while until I decide I can go for something better, just dont want something that will limit me ore be too much for me right now. Quote...

So I have the following: Unibody Macbook Pro Swans M10 2.1 Speakers ATH AD700 How will the Fubar III go with this setup? Your answers will help me decide if I should click the checkout button Or should I just save up?

Quote: Originally Posted by e6600 the newer ones may have some updated realtek HD integrated audio chips thats what Im guessing. pretty dramatic change IMO took me around an hour to finish setting up the new MBP and have a listen.

I swear the bass and the tremble is better. I can do a side by side comparo

So I have the pre-unibody MBP and today I've received the updated unibody one and man I think it sounds better! Am I crazy?

better pics once everything is more organized and I use more flash......

Quote: Originally Posted by CapQ Is Apogee One keen on recording things instead of its output quality>? exactly my thoughts with the built in mic, and description it seems to lean towards better recordings than playbacks.

Quote: Originally Posted by morfic i got a M-Audio Transit so i could drive a dac with up to 24/96 in linux, but i still use the Transit's line out right now, for what it's worth, i like it better than the USB Box which is now in the drawer under my desk too bad it seems to have...

IMO the sony has more bass, perfect for electronic or hip hop but thats it...for anything thats vocal heavy the sony loses...

Macbook pro?

so what do you guys think of this dac now? still the best in its price range or is there better?

bump for more suggestions if any. Anyone know how reliable the new zero dac is???

Quote: Originally Posted by crossmd That's kind of asking alot, IMO. Have you done searches on this? There are other threads asking alot of the same, and they're coming up dry. Also: Why are you so opposed to USB? All my USB slots are taken up I even have to use a usb hub...

So I'm looking for a stand alone DAC... - $120 to spend - Must have toslink or can connect to my Macbook Pro optical not usb - better than my Macbook Pro DAC So what do you guys have for me? I know it won't be much.... Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by brandnewgame I wouldn't say surer since VBR is technically very well implemented on popular encoders. If you want archiving quality, lossless is the only way. To be honest, I would never use CBR as it doesn't appeal to me. It's almost like WAV vs lossless...

So in a sense, 192k VBR is smarter and is save more space than say 320k. However CBR is a surer way.

So I think I have an idea of what VBR bitrate is but can someone explain it more in depth to me? For example what would 192k VBR mean? And whats the difference between that and normal 320k??

I've been following the Compass, but doesn't seem to be following the Yulong in the looks department with the "cool" LCD...

Quote: Originally Posted by Shahrose where does one get a desk like that? Not sure, I got it Fry's here in the states. I forget the company name... it was generic on the box...

DAC coming... Mac Pro coming when the line gets updated.... new headphones coming when new ATH line comes stateside....