I force 16/44 output to 24 bit depth using JRIver and sometimes apply DSP eq and/or crossfeed...   if I send a 16/44 data stream (with DSP) thru a USB only capable of tranfering 16 bits what happens to the signal? (I assume the original 16/44 gets truncated to accomodate the DSP and 16 bit...

I'm a little bamboozled over amps with multiple gain settings as described to accomodate a wider variety of headphones.   I googled and read a "gain" article and from that understand high gain increases the amps input sensitivity (decreasing voltage reqd to achieve full rated...

It seems almost a universal opinion that all soundcard output is junk when compared to outboard equip. Whether it's internal power supply noise/interference or whatever...(wouldn't the soundcard power supply regulation filter just the same degree as what the PS regulation for outboard euipment...

I got this damn song in my head and can't find it...I already googled hoping to get something on youtube and so far nada...   Really laid back slow tempo with "You Lied to Me" chorus (or something to that affect)   Can anyone help?

Do dynamic headphones have impedance phase angles or do they only present a simple resistive (vs. freq) load to amplification?

I have my fav 100 or so recordings ripped Loseless to my Toshiba Satelite laptop and recently added a dozen or so high res downloads from Naim, Linn and HD Tracks.  After reading some articles on playback quality of VBR rips I am quite possibly suffering post-audiophile OCD?  "Ah, why bother...

Greg Dulli has really matured into the Sinatra of Alt-Pop crooners.  While they have alot of energy in the live recordings his vocals are way to rough vs. the studio releases.   His love of the Beatles is evident with the craftmenship of his songs. While I like BlackBerry Belle I still find...

What I have learned and/or opinions I have formed in hindsight...   1) Measurements that can't be heard and hearing that can't be measured: Everyone has different hearing so when someone makes a claim regarding sound quality remember this is often a subjective opinion given by one individual...

Just getting back into music and came across this gem while browsing through HD Tracks...   Massacre was a a short-lived experimental progressive rock band that originated in New York City.in the early 80's Killing TIme is their first album and can still be found on Amazon thru the...