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    Audio-gd USB-32 Firmware, Drivers, and Feedback Thread

      Looks like I didn't get the V2; I've re-downloaded and I'll re-apply firmware and driver. Thanks.
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    Audio-gd USB-32 Firmware, Drivers, and Feedback Thread

    I upgraded my Reference 5.32 firmware and driver with 2014 version. I also have issue with 16/192 and 24/192, no sound coming out. Beside that, sounds fine. This is on Windows 7.
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    THE best female vocals? (your favorite female singers)

      Another vote for Sissel, she has an amazing voice.  
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    List your Reference Audiophile CDs

    Nils Lofgren - Acoustic Live Dido - Life For Rent Sissel - All Good Things Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms Dire Straits - On Every Street Jane Zhang - Listen to Jane Z Live
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    Asian music (Chinese, Japanese, Korean)

    Not sure if they were mentionned as I am new to this thread and did not went through all the posts, but among my favorites chinese singers are Jane Zhang and Penny Tai, both very talented with great vocals. Their CD I own have quite good recording quality.   Jane Zhang   Penny Tai    ...
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    Anyone pairing a DAC with a NAIM integeated?

    I have Naim SN1 and I just use the onboard DAC, sounds very good to me, better than the DAC on my Pioneer Elite player. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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    What equipment would I need to hear the difference between a 320kbps file and a losless file like FLAC?

    Better headphones will make a huge difference and you do not need to spend much. I use Grado SR-60i and compared to the iPod earphones its like night and day. However, you would need decent DAC and amplifier to take full benefit of your upgraded headphones. The amplifier matters only as loud as...
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    SACD Players

      I don't know if its possible that the DAC on your player is optimized for SACD playback and less for CD; but typically the biggest impact is due to how good the source for the recording and mastering was. To properly compare, you would need to use an SACD and CD of the same artist and the...
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    PS4 and FLAC/ALAC playback

      I was looking at the PS4 to replace PS3 or add Pioneer Elite N-30. I am not familiar with the Dune products, they seem very capable and decently priced, thanks for suggesting that!
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    PS4 and FLAC/ALAC playback

    I forgot to specify but I was interested in HD lossless audio files support, such as 24/96 or even 24/192; I have to admit I did not try 16/44 FLAC though. SACD was only supported by one of the early or special model I think. For those who will get a PS4, I would appreciate to hear from you when...
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    PS4 and FLAC/ALAC playback

    Do you think the PS4 will support FLAC and ALAC audio files playback? I currently use the PS3 but it is only missing lossless format, otherwise it is great as transport.
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