I don't really want to run bootcamp on the Mac mini, but I'm having trouble finding something comparable to JRiver. I would need it to obviously play FLAC and be able to control via an iPad (not using a monitor). Any Mac people have suggestions?

Quote:   Sweet, I thought it would be like a Macbook Pro with the Toslink in the same input as the headphone. Just wanted to doublecheck..... 

Quote:   I was just going to buy the Mac Mini, but I don't see anything mentioned about a digital or coaxil S/PDIF.... does the mini come with either one?

Still need to get a Mac Mini for my music so I can move everything to my bedroom (might also get a Sieveking Sound stand), but I'm loving the HD800 + WA22 + Yulong D18 combo. I had no idea the D18 was so small (at least compared to the WA22). Was hoping to stack it on my desk. Might pickup...

I can't figure out why US members don't just buy it from Amazon and test it out themselves?????? You have a 30 day no question asked return; I have returned a ton of headphones, amps, etc without question. Free UPS pickups as well. Free auditions FTW.....

Silly question: my balanced cables arrived today. There is a red connector and black connector for both ends. Does it matter which I plug in as long as it matches both ends (do the colors mean anything besides matching L and R for the ends)?

Quote:   Are you looking for an analytical sound? Based on the feeback of someone who's opinion I value, the A18 + D18 combo won't meet your requirements if that is what you are looking for. That combo with the HD800 is for musical enjoyment, not analysis. Here is a quote from our PM...

The HD800 are very picky; trust me. I went through so many amps and DACs in the 45 ish days I have owned them. One piece of advice I will give you is don't try to save money; you will end up spending more. I kept buying new equipment, each time more expensive than the previous, and I'm back...

Just got my WA22 today; bought it from cacatalysis. It came FAST; so fast, that I can't even use it. My DAC, tube adapter, and balanced cables aren't here yet :( I can't describe how brutal it is to not be able to use it  

Picked up a WA22 from cacatalysis, now need to get a new cable. Any recs? Been looking through a few pages and the Black Dragon's seem to be a solid choice.

To go balanced or not to go balanced that is the question.....   New cables + WA22 + Balanced DAC         vs   WA2 + Yulong D100   Wallet obviously says no balance, but heart says balance.     I hate the 4 week+ wait time for a WA, but I am set on it. Just need to figure...

Quote:   That's why I haven't pulled the trigger on the WA2 or 22... waiting a minimum of 4 weeks isn't going to happen.

  Quote:   LOL, if you think "outsourcing" is responsible for the fiscal collapse of our country/economy, you need to open your eyes/ears. On a scale of 1-10 (10 bearing the most responsibility), outsourcing would probably be a 3. End thread derail.....   I have a Lyr/Bifrost combo...

Got through reading a pages of this thread and thought I would just ask:   Received the Lyr; music sounds better, but I am losing that detail I had with the M1HPA when paired with the HD800.    Track 7 of Open Your Ears, the handclaps just aren't as detailed/lifelike.    I want the...

Think I will break down and just pick up some Sieveking stands. This will give a general idea of where my headphones are usually placed.... spending 1k+ on headphones and not giving them a proper place to rest just seems wrong (at least more wrong than spending 150+ on a stand for them):