[Seamaster]

   
iTunes is technically fine if you're just ripping stuff like Justin Bieber. Then you have dbpoweramp (best), Max to rip, XLD to convert that you can use if you don't listen to JB.

I don't give rat's a** about Justin Bieber but my wife does. I think I will wait for dbpoweramp mac release
 

 
If you can use a PC or Windows emulator on a mac I'd recommend Exact Audio Copy: http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/en/index.php/resources/download/

I whole point for me to buy a Mac was to get away from Windows. Wow, the Exact Audio Copy has won so many award, it is not even funny. I wish they make one for Mac too.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

Maybe use a friend's Windows based PC to rip your CDs? Software is free to download although a donation would be kind.

I'll have two Windows based laptops with that software at the meet if you want to rip a cd or two.

 

[BIG POPPA]

So who do I need to put on the list???

 

[ericr]

So disappointed I'm going to be out of town.

 

[Girls Generation]

So who do I need to put on the list???

 
Me and skfktkwjs~

 

[KingStyles]

The cd ripper I use is MAX. Find it here, http://sbooth.org/Max/

It is freeware and a lot of people use it on computer audiophille.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

I didn't want to announce it before knowing where production was at but I've been going back and forth with Peter at hifiman-us. It's going to be a close one if they can still get it to me on time (by Friday) but there's a chance I'll have the HE-560 there for you guys to try.

I'll keep you guys posted on shipment status. It should be the final product and not an early tester unit so it would be same as what you'd get on the first pre-order shipments.

 

[curbfeeler]

@ Seamaster. Use a Wintel machine and dBpoweramp to rip CDs to AIFF.

 

[Seamaster]

  @ Seamaster. Use a Wintel machine and dBpoweramp to rip CDs to AIFF.

What is Wintel machine?

 

[alpha421]

^basically a non-Apple/Linux/Unix OS machine.

 

[atomicbob]

here is a different view of a Crack with a Chatham 6AS7g and RCA clear top 12AU7:
 

 
Probably bring this to the meet with a Concero HD source.

 

[Soundsgoodtome]

It needs rearranging but here are the tracks people suggested and a bunch I added, again Spotify Premium 320KB is the way to go and 1st month is free and $10 after. You can sample the tracks here: 4/26 Bottlehead Head-Fi Meet << Spotify Link

Track list:

 

[Markj]

So who do I need to put on the list???

Markj.  Thanks.

 

[Seamaster]

  ^basically a non-Apple/Linux/Unix OS machine.

Ha

 

[miceblue]

Does anyone here have room for 2 people in their car? The person who offered to drive me and my friend to Bottlehead from the ferry terminal and back may not be able to make it. We probably won't have much cargo to bring (just a couple of school-sized backpacks and my STAX box) in case you're wondering.