Recent content by drcswalker

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    iPod to amp - think seperately

    Hi folks, I posted this under mp3 but had no response so posting here. I'm looking at getting a digital signal out of my iPod (Classic 30 pin connector) and into an integrated amp (hereafter amp). All in one docking stations are NOT an option - I own a BOSE soundock II and it's an overly...
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    Ripping audio from Youtube

    Agree with bill. Dvdvideosoft is your daddy here. Be careful during the install though, there's a lot of additional junk it wants to install as well.
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    Message to admin

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    Where to put the DAC?

    OK. I'd probably do better switching this over to a new post iin the hi-fi section when it comes to differences in amps
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    Where to put the DAC?

    scrub that. I can get the Onkyo DS-A5 dock for 100 GBP to go with the amp so they can be run off the same remote. That leaves me about 180 - 430 for speakers and interconnets. Any more recommendations in terms of how much to spend on these?
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    Where to put the DAC?

    hi ID and again many thanks. I can get the recommended Onkyo TX-8050 for about 220 GBP brand new locally, and about the same price again for the 9050-S. Any thoughts on these or on speakers too? Was thinking bookshelf as they need to be off the floor. Also, if I'm using the amp's DAC then does...
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    Where to put the DAC?

    Hi ID and many thanks for your reply to my rather long winded message. So from what you've said, and from what I can decipher on the www, there are a number of methods for getting iPod to speaker, with or without a standalone DAC. So some of the configurations might be: (1) IPOD(DAC)...
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    Where to put the DAC?

    Hi All. Completely new so please forgive my ignorance. I'm looking for some sound advice *groans* regarding iPod, PCs/Macs (I'm a rare breed who uses both), Docks, DACs, Amps, and Connectors. My current audio life revolves around a dance/classical/rock music library on the PC/Mac that I...