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Sennheiser PX-100 vs HD-555
I currently own the PX-100 headphones and like the sound and comfort. After reading comments on the HD-555 I would like to upgrade. What are the differences I will hear with the HD-555's. How is the comfort compared to the PX-100's? I mainly listen to jazz on my MacBook Pro computer and iPod 5.5...- drpje
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What Headphone For MacBook Pro/E-Mu 0404
I just purchased a MacBook Pro and need some recommendations on a headphone. I plan to purchase the E-Mu 0404 to use as a DAC. I currently own the Sennheiser PX-100 headphones which I like very much. My budget is around $150 I have read many good reviews of the Sennheiser HD Series headphones. I...- drpje
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Time For A New MP3 Player Advice Needed
I currently own the Sony VAIO Pocket 40GB player. My computer is a VAIO A290 laptop and I am using iTunes, Sonic Stage, and Winamp. I really like the sound of my VAIO Pocket with my Sennheiser PX- 200 headphones. ( I will also purchase the PX-100's) I have ripped my CD collection using the ATRAC...- drpje
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Winamp To Airport Express
I have a Sony VAIO laptop using Windows XP I was previously using iTunes to stream music to my Airport Express into my home stereo. I am now using Winamp and am enjoying it very much especially the Shout Cast web radio integration. Is there any way to use Winamp instead of iTunes to stream my...- drpje
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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HP Z556
I am in the market for a new computer to use with my home stereo system. Does anyone on this forum own the HP Z556 or 558 computers. It seems like a good buy for the price. Sound & Vision magazine did a review on this computer and liked it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks- drpje
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Vaio Pocket or iPod
I purchased the VAIO Pocket for Christmas and am VERY happy with it. I saw the unit on display at the Sony Style Store in Houston. The sales person showed me all the features and sold me on the player. The construction is first rate and the sound quality is excellent. The enclosed headphones do...- drpje
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Sony VAIO Pocket
Wyzeguy: Yes it is true that the VAIO Pocket has not had much press. When I was shopping for a portable player the only place I was able to listen to one was at the Sony Style Store at the Houston Galleria. They had several on display and the salespeople were able to show all the features. This...- drpje
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Sony VAIO Pocket
I just received my Sony VAIO Pocket. It was ordered from newegg.com for $450 With a Sony $50 rebate the final price was $400. I am very pleased with the player so far. I was going to post this in the iPod Killer thread but it seems to have transformed into an iPod vs the rest argument. I was a...- drpje
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Sony VAIO Pocket
Has anyone on this forum purchased the Sony VAIO Pocket. I want to purchase a hard drive based audio player for Christmas. I have heard that Sony will have a firmware update to allow native MP3 support. If not it does not bother me to use the ATRAC system. I have very few MP3's and plan to rip...- drpje
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Sony A-290 Laptop vs iMac G5
I would like some advice from this forum. I currently own a 20" iMac G5. I purchased the computer to use for audio among other things. As you may have heard there are fan noise problems with quite a few of these computers. I was one of the unlucky ones. The sound is like a dental drill and it...- drpje
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Remote Control For Airport Express/iTunes
I just purchased the Airport Express and I am extremely pleased with the sound. I was wondering if there is any type of remote control available to use with iTunes and the Airport Express. I am using a 17" Powerbook with the Airport Express. Also can the remote be used to control my home stereo...- drpje
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General DAC Questions
I was wondering if someone here can help me with a few DAC questions. I have a Powerbook and am about to purchase the Airport Express and either a Channel Island or Benchmark DAC to connect to my stereo. Will the Airport Express/DAC combo make MP3's and streaming internet radio sound better than...- drpje
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Channel Island VDA-1 vs Benchmark DAC-1
I have seen the posts regarding the new Airport Express. I have a Powerbook and just ordered the Airport Express It seems that to get the best sound I should purchase an external DAC. What are the main differences between the Channel Island VDA-1 and the Benchmark DAC-1 The Benchmark seems to be...- drpje
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Marantz DV 8400
How is the Marantz DV 8400 universal player for redbook CD's and SACD. I have a chance to purchase the player for $1,000 My other options would be the Denon 2900 or newer 2910 or 3910, or the yet to be released Marantz DV 9500. Any other options for a good sounding universal player in the...- drpje
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Benchmark DAC-1 vs Apogee Mini-DAC To Use With Powerbook
I would like to know if anyone has compared the Benchmark DAC-1 to the Apogee USB Mini-DAC. I have a G4 Powerbook and would like to use my computer as a music source. I also plan to purchase the Apple Airport Express. Will the DAC-1 work well with the Airport Express. How do the DAC's on the...- drpje
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