I recently got some 4.4mm balanced cables for my Campfire Audio Solaris 2020 and Focal Elear to use with the Sony WM1A, and noticed that the volume is the same from the single-ended output (using a 3.5mm to 4.4mm adapter) and the balanced output. I confirmed this with a sound level meter app and...

Has anyone noticed that JPlay is not available as an option in the latest version of JRiver (v 20.0.44)?  When I go into Audio Device, and click the drop down menu, "JPlay Driver [ASIO]" does not show up. I reverted back to version 20.0.41 and "JPlay Driver [ASIO]" shows up again.    (I...

I received an email that looks very much like it was from Audiogon.  It says:   New Message from AudiogoN Customer From: joeabrams    11/17/2013 joeabrams started a conversation with you. To see the message click here.   (See screenshot of the email below).    When I clicked on the link...

I have noticed that many recently audio components have OLED displays.  For example, Auralic Vega DAC, Wyred4Sound DAC2 DSDSE (but not the DAC2 DSD), TEAC UD-501 DAC, Primare's new integrated amps, all have OLED displays.   Wondering why OLED.  It looks nicer, but I imagine there are actual...

I picked up my first Audio Research component today at a local dealer, the PH6 phonostage.  I upgraded from an LFD Phonostage LE Special.  The build quality is really amazing.  Photos on websites does not do it justice.  It is a really beautiful piece of component.  Sound quality is of course...

I am looking for the best recordings/performances of two of my favorite pieces of music, Debussy's "Claire De Lune" and Pachelbel's "Canon in D."   There are so many versions on Amazon.  Any recommendations?   16bit/44kHz is ok, but high-resolution would be great.  Maybe in DSD? 

From what I understand, JRiver's internal volume control (set to "Internal," not the other options) are processed at 64-bit.  And for every 6db reduction, I would lose 1-bit of resolution.     Does that mean I can safely down the volume by maybe -24db without losing any of the resolution in...

Someone posted this pic, and I was wondering if anyone know where I can buy one.  (The person who posted the pic said it was a gift and he does not know where to get one.)  http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/show-us-your-great-photos-14670/index3.html#post202485

I am helping my father setup a dedicated music server.  We got a Mac Mini and currently using the 15-day trail of Pure Music.  Is this the best way to go, or would it be better to use Bootcamp and install Windows 7 and use JRiver?     Also, the DAC is connected to USB port #4 (the one next...

I have an SPL Auditor and wanted to use its line out for a pair of powered desktop speakers (Audioengine A2).  I find that if I plug interconnects (or even an adapter) into the Auditor's line out, the volume of the headphones significantly decreases.  Normally, I listen at about 9 o'clock...

I currently have the Luxman P-200 and looking for a replacement amp to drive my Beyerdynamic T1.  I don't think the P-200 has enough power.    I'm looking for a solid state amp and narrowed it down to two choices: SPL Auditor or Musical Fidelity M1HPA.  The Auditor is $100 more than the...

I recently got the Parasound P3 preamp and the matching A23 stereo amp for my Dynaudio DM 2/6 speakers.  The preamp and amp both have XLR connections, so I'm looking for a good XLR cable.    I currently use entry-level Transparent cables in my system ($90 interconnects and $200 speaker...

I'm looking for a semi-portable USB DAC + headphone amp combo to use when I travel back and forth between school and visiting my parents.  It does not have to be USB powered (AC adapter is fine), and does not have to be very small (I usually drive my own car and plenty of room for luggage).   ...

I'm looking to purchase some renter's insurance.  Do you guys think it's a good idea, especially since I have a lot of audio equipments?  All my audio equipments are replaceable if damaged in fire or gets stolen, but will take me a long time to buy them all again because I'm on a grad student...

I have a ground loop hum/buzz problem with my PS Audio GCPH phono preamp, and wondering what I can do to solve it.  I've isolated the problem to the GCPH by doing the following experiment:   1. Unplugged everything from my integrated amp, except the headphone amp which is connected to its...

I have a Luxman P-200 and there's a small humming sound.  It's very low volume and I can only hear it when the volume control is at half-way (12 o-clock position) and above.  The humming gets louder as the volume control increases.  It's still there even if I only plug in an iPod, so the humming...

I really like the soundtrack to "Let Me In"  and LOVE the movie.  It's quite chilling listening to the soundtrack in the dark.  The score is is composed Michael Giacchino (he won an OSCAR for the score to "Up").  Anyone heard the soundtrack or seen the movie (or the Swedish version "Let the...

I have a Primare I21 integrated amp and I connected a Velodyne Impact Mini to its pre-amp output, but the signal seems to be too low.  It's so low that the subwoofer won't even power on (it has a auto-on/off feature).  I can turn up the volume of the integrated amp, but then the music would be...

I'm getting two new amps this week (Luxman P-200 headphone for my headphones and Primare I21 integrated amp for speakers), and was wondering what is the best way to hook them up.  There are two options:   1.  Sources (DAC, tuner, iPod, turntable) --> Luxman (loop out) --> Primare   2. ...

I'm looking for an inexpensive equipment rack.  I need three shelves for my CD player, tuner, DAC, and integrated amp.  The cheapest one I found was the Salamander Archetype 3.0 ($190).  I'm a graduate student and don't want to spend that much money on a rack.  Any recommendations?

There was a demo Marantz PM8003 integrated amp at Music Direct recently, and the price was right, so I purchased it.  I already have the Peachtree Nova which I am currently using as a DAC, integrated amp, and headphone amp.    I also have a CEntrance DACmini CX coming soon.     So now I...

Is it possible to change the tube in the Peachtree Nova to a different, better sounding one?  I'm not having problems with the factory installed tube, just wondering if I can make the Nova sound even better.

How important are record clamps for playing vinyl?  Are they really effective in improving the sound?  Are they worth the money?  I saw some on NeedleDoctor and the prices range from $25 to $1350!  http://www.needledoctor.com/Online-Store/Record-Clamps   By the way, I'm using the Rega P3...

This is going to sound silly, but I'm new to vinyl and just got a carbon fiber brush.   How do you correctly use them?  The instructions say to:   1. Place record on platter and start turntable. 2. Holding metal part of brush, gently place the brush across the grooves for a few turns until...

I got a Rega P3 turntable but it is not level.  The Ikea Lack table that it is on is leveled, but the turntable itself is not.  What can I use to make it level?  Currently I'm just using some copier papers underneath the back feet and front left feet.