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    Unreasonably looking for a DAC to suit further upgrading

    Hey all,   Im looking in the near future to upgrade some of the source of my current audio system and to downsize my computers physical footprint and ongoing power usage, and so the Xonar is likely to become excluded. Thus my thoughts turned to replace it with a DAC. Current setup: Computer...
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    New bookshelf computer setup suggestions

    Proving difficult to find the M-Audio speakers, only 2 local places list them, neither have them in stock though as they are too new. Also no reviews online as yet for them.   So now have a few options: 1) Buy another sub (so im not stealing the HTiB one all the time). 2) Speakers and keep...
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    New bookshelf computer setup suggestions

    Top left one is unplugged now, was doing some uni work last night and came to the conclusion that i cannot productively use 4 screens - at least with it up where it is. If i could mount it above the 27".....hmm :p     Edit: If i was to find those M-Audio speakers, is the D2X Xonar a good...
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    New bookshelf computer setup suggestions

    The M-38s there look very very nice. Ill see if i can find a price for them locally. Then ill measure them. The 601 S3s ive borrowed here are on the large side for where they are going. Ive re-organised where my computer/setup is going...
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    New bookshelf computer setup suggestions

    Hey all,   Finally got access to run the speakers (the B&Ws from work) at home, and turns out the amp im using (old Sharp unit - lists 8Ohm, 190W total - 5.1 system) cannot power them justly (Vocal/highs all die once it gets loud at all. Probably about 2/4-3/4 normal volume). So now in the...
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    New bookshelf computer setup suggestions

    Hey guys, didnt get a chance to try the Yamahas again today, but i think what MalVeauX said about the larger woofer is correct in the 'punchyness' over my current Swans. I did however do some hunting around in the storeroom and found some older speakers that look in reasonable condition still...
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    New bookshelf computer setup suggestions

    Hey,   Thanks for the responses thus far, been quite appreciated.   I guess i like the portability/cleanness of the solution with active monitors. My desk is already completely dominated by screens and doesn't really allow much room for an amp Pic...
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    New bookshelf computer setup suggestions

    What the HS80s did different: To me, a whole lot of additional clarity in the mids, and a more 'forceful' yet clear bass.   Work is just the mixing (and occasional recording), this is my home listening setup - for enjoyment/background music/occasional games etc   Currently bass is served...
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    New bookshelf computer setup suggestions

    Hey guys, work just got a set of Yamaha HS80M speakers for the recording booth, and has got my thoughts on my setup again.  Current setup: Xonar D2X  Shure SRH-440 headphones Swan D1080 08 mk 2 speakers. After hearing the Yamaha's again (friend has a set too) I'm looking at putting my...
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