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Re: Macbook pro for sound?

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Posted by xmasparty@mac.com on December 9, 2006 at 07:10:26

In Reply to: Macbook pro for sound? posted by cf@tiscali.se on December 9, 2006 at 02:25:46:

Lots of reasons and things to do.

First, check iTunes/Preferences/Playback and turn everything off. This avoids adding any processing to the sound.

Then iTunes/Preferences/Advanced/Importing and select Apple Lossless. This ensures you are getting the best possible rip.

Both these are the "standard" settings for high end audio applications.

Chances are very good that the internal amp which is what you are listening to if you are using the headphone jack, simply lacks the oomph to drive your Senns. HeadFi (link below) is the focal point for all this information on the web. There are many options for headphone amps and you can find most of them there - its a great site.

As far as pro audio. Pro audio applications do not use the analog out portion of the headphone jack, nor the onboard speakers. Like Pshop these are processing intensive apps with impressive GUIs that rely on the Mac's processing power, display, ease of use etc. They either export the files via USB/Firewire or they use the optical digital output portion of the headphone jack which is a combo unit.

You've got a great box there, enjoy

• HeadFi.org   (Open in New Window)

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