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Posted by davehg (A) on February 04, 2006 at 20:42:39

In Reply to: If I Can do It, Anyone Can (long) posted by OldMc on February 3, 2006 at 16:34:42:

I have a similar system as you (Merlin TSM and Tri-Vista). You can see my setup and details at the link below. I noticed Steve from Empirical Audio recommends using Foobar and a PC playing WAV as his first choice, then iTunes playing WAV as his second choice. Why did you choose Apple Lossless (presumably storage considerations)?

Sometime I'd love to hear a USB DAC; preferably Gordon Rankin's Wavelength products.

• Re: Why not a Squeezebox - OldMc 10:29:47 02/05/06 (0)
  In Reply to: Why not a Squeezebox posted by davehg on February 4, 2006 at 20:42:39:

  I considered a Squeezebox but I wanted a bigger monitor (makes me feel like I have a LOT of music :)). I went lossless for storage. I accept the mathematical conclusion that it comes out bit perfect, but who really knows if the measurements reflect perceived reality. Anyway, it's good enough for me. USB DACs appeal to me because the system is simpler: fewer boxes, power supplies, chips etc. - complies with Occams Razor. Unfortunately, I'm too cheap to buy another DAC when I have a good one already. I'd go with Gordon's products if I was starting with a clean sheet.
  
  

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