Recent content by silikonas

just press the Off button (on the remote or dac) twice and the dac will stop blinking and go into standby

Hi Jeremy, I think you will be doing a big disservice to your Grados with any of these DACs. I own Grado SR325s and just recenly bought the new Benchmark DAC2. Only now I understand what my Grados are capable of. Given the fact that your Grados are even better you really should give them a...

i have arcam r-dac connected to a macmini. i've tried both optical and usb numerous times and i think the usb gives me noticeably better quality than the optical - more detail, more clarity, just a better sound to my ears. and yes, the sound is uncomparably better than without the dac

Synology could be connected directly to a DAC via USB, unfortunately rDAC doesn't work with Synology. Check the list of DACs that work or don't work with Synology http://forum.synology.com/wiki/index.php/User_Reported_Compatible_USB_Speakers From iTunes on your any computer or tablet or phone...

thanks very much for the diagram, and the reference to the level pilot. that is one tidy drawing! i noticed you got the devolo powerline adapters - are they wireless or just ethernet? are u satisfied with them? because i can't decide between devolo and tp-link and wether to go with wireless...

almaatakz, many thanks for your comprehensive answer. i found your diagram on another forum (related to the speakers) so no worries. will try to demo the speakers (the 50s) because my last experience with the 100s was many months ago. unfortunately, it doesn't seem like anybody has them in...

Hi AlmaataKZ, Great thread and great system. I read your thread a while ago and remember you posted a diagram with your main room connections setup - macmini+dac+av receiver+speakers+etc. Unfortunately, I skimmed through the thread again and can't find the diagram anymore. Would you mind to...

anybody own the new kef x300a? would love to hear the impressions. thanks