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In Reply to: Magnetic/hard-drive vs. optical/CD: Who has made the switch? posted by Srajan Ebaen on October 30, 2005 at 08:10:47:
I'm running an APL AKM DAC based Denon 3910 redesigned Universal DVD/CDP/SACD.Recently I had a digital input board installed.
My downstairs neighbor and I have a 3 terabit MAC G5 ITunes server in our basement. I have an IBook running ITunes connected through the server via Airport. I have about 600 CDs and I'm busying transferring them all (apple lossless) to the Server: much work ahead.
On order, I have a keyspan ITunes remote control that will allow me to control playlists and songs via an USB interface connected directly to the IBook.
Finally, - I have APL's prototype USB to digital board/cable running USB out of the IBook into the digital input board on the APL player.
With the player, I can switch between inputs on the fly to test the quality of ITunes vs. CD. In most cases I, (and just about everyone how has heard this), has had a very difficult time telling the difference between CDs and ITunes. After careful and close listening, I seem to detect a little more fullness and richness to the bass running ITunes: but a little less bass definition and detail. This is not always easily discernable. The AKM DACs are pretty amazing IMO and having the option of playing both CDs and ITunes is pretty awesome.
(Also, - I have a pretty crappy, {stock Denon}, RCA type, digital cable coming from the USB/Digital box to the input of the APL).
Right now, I cannot foresee replacing the majority of my CDs. I like the option of having both. But, I have already built up a small pile of CDs that I don't listen to as often, or am not super fond of, for sale. I also have the option of hooking up my digital satellite TV receiver to the APL as well.
I have not really set up a lot of unique playlists in ITunes yet as I'm focusing on the transfers; but that comes next.I don't know what the future will bring, but I may find myself selling a lot of CDs, but I know that I'll keep SOME favs around, plus my SACDs....
Cheers,
"Not necessarily beautiful, but mutated"
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