lowmagnet
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Like many here, I have a Mini + DAC-1 USB + HD 650. Something's perfect about that set-up, I guess.
Originally Posted by tdogzthmn /img/forum/go_quote.gif I really wanted to get one of those, i liked its looks and it used firewire, the only thing that stops me is that its $499. |
Originally Posted by The Monkey /img/forum/go_quote.gif Me: iMac--->DAC1--->HeadRoom Millet Hybrid OR iMac--->HeadRoom Balanced Desktop with DAC (Home Versions) The optical out makes all the difference. If you're looking for an all-in-one solution, the Lavry DA-10 is awfully nice and flexible. |
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Originally Posted by tdogzthmn /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are you saying the optical out is better then using the usb output? |
Originally Posted by trancehk /img/forum/go_quote.gif tdogzthmn, I got one to replace my Presonus Firebox and I just love it! I am told the Duet is two channels of the Ensemble. I use iTunes with Apple Lossless encoding and the SRS iWow plugin with Etymotic ER4Ps and can't be more pleased. |
Originally Posted by The Monkey /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not necessarily. Having the optical out broadens the universe of DACs one can use. |
Originally Posted by rhythmdevils /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hey Trance. How do you think it compares to your firebox? That's what Im using right now, but ive lately been having upgrade nightmares any impressions would be really helpful, cause noone seems to have the firebox around here whitney |
Originally Posted by bangraman /img/forum/go_quote.gif First try: iTunes / VLC / etc > Mini > Fireface 800 > Elgar Plus > HEV/HE90 Unfortunately I found OS X too limiting in terms of the software available for this type of use. I've switched - to Windows. |
Originally Posted by dave-g /img/forum/go_quote.gif Considering that just about every pro level audio interface and DAW made runs on a mac, not to mention that just about every album recorded in the last 10 years was either recorded, edited, mixed or mastered on a mac, you probably haven't exhausted all your software options. I can't imagine what your listening needs are that would make you switch to another platform... what about bootcamp, vmware or parallels? I'm hoping your post was just flame-bait! |