I use Max to convert Flac to Apple Lossless on my Mac.

I use optical out from a MacBook Pro to a Headroom Ultra Micro Dac and Ultra Micro Amp. Words can't describe how happy I am with this set up!

I had been using a RSA Hornet M before I got the HeadRoom Ultra Micro Stack. I do prefer the Ultra Stack to the Hornet but the Hornet is nice when on the move away from home. I've noticed used Hornet's for sale here at pretty good prices compared to new. Buddy

He said he converted the .ape files to .flac.

Great set-up you have there! I'm sitting here listening to my Ultra Micro Amp and Ultra Micro Dac as I type this. I'm sure you'll love them! Buddy

I'm curious about this also. Would the astrodyne's make much difference with a ultra microdac and ultra micro amp? Would your Desktop Power Supply make even more difference? I kinda like the idea of one power supply for the ultra microdac and ultra micro amp together. Buddy

Quote: Originally Posted by TheSloth The Balanced Desktop with Home modules has a different, but equally good sound as a standard Desktop with Max modules IMO, after some time comparing them. Once you are comparing balanced with single ended, things get a bit tricky, partly because the...

Quote: Originally Posted by TheSloth And if you really want a HR sound quality line up, here's my opinion: (assuming a DPS as power supply where appropriate...) Micro -> Desktop w/Home Module -> Ultra Micro -> Desktop w/Max Module -> Home with Max Module -> Max Hi TheSloth...

Quote: Originally Posted by solvexyz I am currently using a Micro DAC with a Hornet, and it works very well. Thanks, I'll probably get a Mico DAC or the Ultra Micro DAC. The next decision is to play flac or convert all these files to Apple Lossless and use iTunes to play...

Thanks, I'm looking at Songbird now. Yes, some of the problem I'm having besides being new to Mac is I'm running Leopard.

Quote: Originally Posted by vibin247 I recently started purchasing FLAC downloads from the Linn Records website, and use Max for conversion to AIFF. Sounds good through iTunes and VLC. I haven't tried the 24-bit/88.2-96kHz FLAC formats, since the price of an album doubles if you go with...

I hope this isn't considered hijacking this thread but I'm sort of in the same situation. I just got a MacBook Pro. This is my first Mac. I still have a couple of Windows XP machines. I have a RSA Hornet and a set of Senn. 580's that sound pretty good with my Creative Vision M, playing mp3's...

Now, that's different! I really like it. Buddy

I have a ZV:M also. There are no changes made with EQ or volume when using line out. Buddy

I use a Hornet with mine. I think it sounds great. Buddy

I ordered some 580's today. I can't wait to hear them Buddy

I use a PSP charger with mine. I don't run my battery all the way down before charging, just top it off. Buddy