Recent content by thompsonpb

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    Wanted - streaming system with the qualities of my Rega RP6

    Thanks all for your amazingly fast responses! I guess there will always be a gap between the sound of digital and vinyl, but I'm keen to get closer to the vinyl sound but with the dynamics and clarity I get from digital. I'm interested in the Linn Majik. I've not heard it, but it sounds like it...
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    Wanted - streaming system with the qualities of my Rega RP6

    I have a Sonos Connect feeding a Cyrus 8XPd and Monitor Audio Silver 6 speakers. I’ve been really happy with the detail of the sound and with good recordings it can sound amazing. However, I recently bought a Rega PR6 turntable and plugging that into my Cyrus has made me realise that my digital...
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    24-bit/96kHz audio with iTunes/Mac OS X/Cyrus 6XPd

    putt1ck: This FAQ suggests the USB on the Cyrus is limited: http://www.cyrusaudio.com/faq-xpd-amplifiers - is an s/pdif out not available on the Mac? Thanks! I think that explains a lot. I think my audio jack on the mac Mini has s/pdif (it's a little hidden and needs a special adapter). So...
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    24-bit/96kHz audio with iTunes/Mac OS X/Cyrus 6XPd

    Hi I've recently purchased some 24-bit/96kHz audio content and I'm keen to get my system utilising all this information. The content is in iTunes on a Mac running Snow Leopard. I've connected my Cyrus 6 XPd via USB. When I go into the "Audio Midi Set-up" tool and configure the audio...