[MorbidToaster]

1: I'm using a PC keyboard and mouse on both installs (as I hate the Magic Mouse and like my Logitech keyboard more). They work great for both OSes. Makes no difference except for a few button face changes. 
 
2: One OS is not more efficient than the other. Either can get bogged down with crap. Mac OS will run just as well on identical hardware whether it's actually a Mac or not. Opposite applies for PC. 
 
tl;dr - Your computer is what you make of it. 
 
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I know they are the same, I don't even know why I said that. I was getting at like you might get 2.5ghz performance that you'd get in windows in 1.8ghz on a Mac, you get me? And I am a PC person, I prefer to use my keyboard for the majority of things not my mouse, thank you.
 


 

 
 

 

[jtaylor991]

OK. If only Macs weren't such a premium in price to PCs
I am fine with them being even $500 more than a PC simply for the build quality and support Apple has but not the 2x and 3x prices they have on comparable specced windows PCs. I also hate the pricing premium for pre built PCs from Dell, HP etc. At least it's feasible to learn to build your own PC. If only it was the same for laptops..
 
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1: I'm using a PC keyboard and mouse on both installs (as I hate the Magic Mouse and like my Logitech keyboard more). They work great for both OSes. Makes no difference except for a few button face changes. 
 
2: One OS is not more efficient than the other. Either can get bogged down with crap. Mac OS will run just as well on identical hardware whether it's actually a Mac or not. Opposite applies for PC. 
 
tl;dr - Your computer is what you make of it.  
 
 

 

 

[MorbidToaster]

If only indeed. 
 
I'm by no means much of a Mac fan. This is the first I've owned and PCs have been in my family since their creation. (2 generations of 25+ IBMers in my family). Having built (and sold) many rigs of my own I can say that I agree somewhat on the price. 
 
I think pretty much everything except the iMac is overpriced for what it is. That being said...I do in fact feel that this iMac is worth its asking price. The screen is absolutely gorgeous...and the convenience of not having a full tower under my desk is great for my new (smaller) place. The 27" version accepts input as well (one of the big selling factors for me), so it's essentially everything I need in the size of a 27" monitor. 
 
I don't have much of an opinion anymore about which is better (value goes to PC of course, but they're fairly similar from there on in my eyes). 
 
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OK. If only Macs weren't such a premium in price to PCs
I am fine with them being even $500 more than a PC simply for the build quality and support Apple has but not the 2x and 3x prices they have on comparable specced windows PCs. I also hate the pricing premium for pre built PCs from Dell, HP etc. At least it's feasible to learn to build your own PC. If only it was the same for laptops..
 


 

 
 

 

[liamstrain]

The ability to dual (or triple) boot helps offset the cost a bit for me - I only need one machine, not two or three...

 

[dagothur]

The problem was not at all with the files I was using.  I used 4000 kbps Rush as a test track, as well as Dream Theater in FLAC.  Nothing was below 320 kbps in the test playlist.  The Lyr provides energy and dynamic, which the HDP already does.  If you have a more laid-back DAC then it would probably work better with the Lyr.

 

[Yuceka]

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The problem was not at all with the files I was using.  I used 4000 kbps Rush as a test track, as well as Dream Theater in FLAC.  Nothing was below 320 kbps in the test playlist.  The Lyr provides energy and dynamic, which the HDP already does.  If you have a more laid-back DAC then it would probably work better with the Lyr.

Rush and Dream Theater... You are blessed among men with a great taste of music my friend! 

 

[dagothur]

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Rush and Dream Theater... You are blessed among men with a great taste of music my friend! 

I have acquired a vast catalog of music over the years.  Of course having said this, a veteran Head-Fi'er will descend from Gallifrey and reveal his/her FLAC collection of 100,000 songs.

 

[PleasantNoise]

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I have acquired a vast catalog of music over the years.  Of course having said this, a veteran Head-Fi'er will descend from Gallifrey and reveal his/her FLAC collection of 100,000 songs.

Dr who reference and prog.
Damn.
um, have a listen to this, its only a youtube vid, but ahh well,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg-ckPPOA-4
better tracks are available on their soundcloud, or just buy the Ep, really good prog

sorry for any derail/

 

[tool462]

 
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Rush and Dream Theater... You are blessed among men with a great taste of music my friend! 

At least find some music with a talented drummer!
 
 

 

[Jaysuu]

 

[Baird GoW]

Small change to my keyboard.

 

[MorbidToaster]

Reminds me that I need to throw money at HDTracks for 24/96 Moving Pictures.
 
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Rush and Dream Theater... You are blessed among men with a great taste of music my friend! 

 
 

 

[LiqTenExp]

Did that one already, it is a noticeable improvement over my flac rip of the original cd.
 
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Reminds me that I need to throw money at HDTracks for 24/96 Moving Pictures. 
 
 

 

 

[MorbidToaster]

And Tommy...
 
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Did that one already, it is a noticeable improvement over my flac rip of the original cd.
 


 

 
 

 

[Ziilot]

My setup, nothing fancy.