On the iMac.  The headphone out is also a digital optical output.  I am using the digital optical output to  a DacMagic DAC.   What is cross talk at -50db?     The music that comes from this combination of components sounds good to me.  But this is my first attempt at buying...

I added a Cambridge Audio DacMagic to my speaker system for my Mac.   I do not hear much of a difference with and without the Dac.  I am taking the digital optical out from the Mac to the Dac.     The only notable different is that I do not double application of the Mac and N22.  But a...

  I just finished Beethoven's 5 Symphony conducted by Carlos Kleiber and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.   When I heard the beginning of the first movement I thought WOW.   It really sounded good.      I am a newbie to audio equipment and this is the best set up that I ever had.  I do...

  I am going to put the the S8 on the floor under my desk.   Any particular  reason why you would hook things up like this:  Mac -> AS8 -> N22 -> P4.

  Audioengine also makes a sub.  The Audioengine AS8 - Subwoofer.   I have to see how I connect this to the other two components.   More importantly I not sure I have the desk space for the sub.   Thanks for the answer.

  I just bought a Audioengine P4 and Audioengine N22 for my iMac.   I listen to classical music and watch movies on my iMac.  My favor composer is Beethoven - I love his symphonies.   For the best sound quality do I need a DAC for this combination?      Also do I need a sub woofer...

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis Are you sure it's not the other way around? That the guys designing and releasing computer games (Valve Software and like) have crap support for Mac OS X, since they have all their focus on MS Windows. I agree krmathis they have no interest...

Quote: Originally Posted by dmashta as convenient as it is to target microsoft over its track record of security issues and virus oubreaks, it just isn't a very valid arguement. macs are no less susceptible. you have to consider the global percentage of windows users vs mac to realize...

Quote: Originally Posted by MoSXS I know all about how Mac OS X is UNIX Certified. But being UNIX doesn't make it better. It's just far too limited. OS X is only good if you're really willing to make a lot of sacrifices. A lot. And as far as not getting viruses, run Windows...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kirosia You should change her anti-virus, NOD32 and Kaspersky are a few good ones. I'm running NOD32 + Spybot, haven't gotten a virus yet. (And I download some shady things) Though I admit I only use my computer for schoolwork and entertainment, so I...

Quote: Originally Posted by MoSXS Then theres OS X. Don't even get me started on how much better Vista and Windows 7 are. OS X requires the user to give up WAY too much in order to have a stable and functioning environment. You don't get even 1/4 as many software choices as Windows...

Quote: Originally Posted by guyx1992 I didn't decide to learn C#. I'm currently at the 11th Grade and I learn C# at school so I suppose I'll just continue with this language at least until I finish school. May be the best solution is to have a copy of windows on the Mac. With...

Quote: Originally Posted by guyx1992 Today I saw for the first time what is a Mac O: I mean I saw YouTube reviews and stuff but I've hadn't any experience with it... It's really cool! I think that whenever I buy a laptop (I currently don't need one) a Mac solution would be though...

I was discussing the iPod and ITransport with my friend. He is under the opinion that the dvd player in my computer is not very good at ripping cd. Therefore my iPod feeding and iTransport will have inferior sound quality. In his opinion only ripping a cd with a high quailty cd player (a...

Quote: Originally Posted by MatsudaMan Neither. Get the MF V-dac. Just got mine and it sounds freaking beautiful! Even better than my Arcam cd73t. 299 puts it under the Cambridge - if you like dry and clinical sound get the Cambridge. If your into smooth, lush, and musical, the MF is...

Quote: Originally Posted by danmagicman7 First things first...do you have a budget? Yes

Quote: Originally Posted by ADD It just seems to to me a little odd to be wanting to run an iPod with with it's itransport then to a DAC and amp when something like a Xonar soundcard and media player software will do all of that and most likely sound just as satisfying. Now if you...

Quote: Originally Posted by ADD Hi, Perhaps it should first be clarified that none of the equipment you are contemplating is high end - it is just entry level. Would the entry level gear sound better than my iPod? Thank You Al

Hi, I am new to high end audio equipment. My current sources are an iPod classic 120g and portable cd player. I would like to get my first high end source. My ultimate goal is to connect iPod-->iTransport-->DAC-->AMP. But I do not have the cash for that right now. Therefore I would like to get...

This review seems to indicate that it bypasses the iPod's dac. Playback - August 2008 Al

Great Dan and Podtweaker thank you for your response to my storage size question. I am still try to decide which one to get the Zune or the Ipod. From the headphones out will I be able to distinguish sound quality differences with my Audio Technica ATH-A700 headphones? If I amped the ipod...

I would like to put my classical collection on a zune or an ipod. I am still trying to decide on which one I should get. On the average how many CD's stored in lossless format will a 120g disk hold?

Quote: Originally Posted by nywytboy68 If you use the headphone out unamped, the D2 has a definite advantage in SQ, as the EQ really adds to the sound quality as a whole. I am using PCDP now with my 'Audio Technica ATH-A700' headphones. They do not have EQ. I juar pop in the cd...

Quote: Originally Posted by nywytboy68 Yes, as the LOD>Amp bypasses the DAC in the ipod headphone out completely. I have Audio Technica ATH-A700 headphones. Will the ipod 120G + app give me the best sound quailty from a dap. If I use a dap + app would I be able to hear any sq...