Recent content by rikstar

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    Amarra player for Mac - a warning!

    Sonic Studio emailed me a new complete Optimization script within the same day and it seems to have restored full functionality to my Mac. If you have a similar problem with Amarra player, Sonic Studio now have a solution for you.
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    Amarra player for Mac - a warning!

    So despite checking the reliability of using the Amarra Optimization Script (multiple users said it was OK), I used it only once to disable functions of the Mac and have not been able to re-enable those functions. I am attempting to get a dialogue of help with Sonic Studio, but they are proving...
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    Mac based system

    I have an external HDD containing all my music in AIFF format. I use BitPerfect/Fidelia/Audirvana+ to play the tracks (I'm still evaluating their pros and cons). The Mac is connected via USB cable to a USB powered ObjectiveDAC (ODAC) revision B. This was connected by RCA phono cables to the...
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    DAC comparisons

    Epiphany Acoustics has ceased trading.
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    DAC comparisons

    That's quick work - I hope you enjoy your purchase. Do keep us informed.
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    DAC comparisons

    You could message Stefan at Headnhifi for answers to any queries. Go to the web page and look for customer service>contact us.
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    DAC comparisons

    Conspicuously absent from What hi-fi? reviews is any mention of a DAC design emanating from the USA, a design offered by it's maker as open source. This means that a number of manufacturers around the world have taken the design and made their magic DAC boxes with varying facilities. See this...
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    Power Cords - Yes, Yes I know…. Some Advice please!

    When you can't see and therefore don't know what component you think you are listening to, any improvements you thought you heard are difficult if not impossible to detect. I've done such tests with interconnects, CDs covered in green ink or fitted with stabilisers (remember those fads in the...
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    Diamond wiring

    Thanks everyone for replying. I may try it.
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    Diamond wiring

    Can anyone shed any light on the diamond wiring method? I read about it in a post about EB Acoustics speakers. I gather it involves switching one of speaker cable's plugs to the terminal you would normally only use in a bi-wire set up. A friend of mine experimented with switching cables this...