iMAC Computer audio..."Pure Magic"

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General Rants 'n' Raves
Submitted by JIMV on

OK, after a lot of carping I tip my toe into the music server game. I own an iMAC with Leopard 10.5.8...I get the highly regarded Channel D Pure Magic software and a lot of digital cable..I set it up per the Pure Magic users guide, get as far as page 4 'Audio MIDI setup' and get to the screen in the operating system that is supposed to match the screen view in the users manual and...AS USUAL, the screen I get does not match nor does it list any Audio input or output options...

Best Jazz Albums Of 2010

Best Jazz Albums Of 2010

Dec 16, 2010
My column on the best jazz albums of 2010 is in today’s edition of Slate, replete with strategically selected 30-second sound clips, illustrating my points (to the extent—very limited—that 30-second clips can do that). Here’s the list, minus the mini-essays and the sound clips, but I’ve written about all of these albums over the past year in this blog.

NY Times: Snarky and Wrong

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General Rants 'n' Raves
Submitted by mmole on

Today's NY Times (12/16) has a sarcastic capsule review of the Parasound Halo JC3 phonostage. Normally I would ignore this sort of thing from "the newspaper of record" but the reviewer, Stephen Williams, concludes with this:

"It is also, of course, part of a never-ending chase that defines audiophilia. After all, if you were ever to attain the perfect sound, your hobby would be over."

No sir, you are wrong. The hobby is listening to music not collecting components. The closer we get to the (unobtainable) "perfect sound," the more rewarding the hobby becomes.

McIntosh and John Varvatos

McIntosh and John Varvatos

Dec 15, 2010
Michael Fremer wears a pair of special Converse Chuck Taylor sneakers by John Varvatos. Now, when Mikey shops for gear, he can also listen to some. John Varvatos fashion boutiques have become an official dealer for select McIntosh components, such as the MXA60 "Manhattan Home Audio System."

Moon 700i noise

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Amplification
Submitted by mcloutier on

Hi,

I just bought a moon 700i Integrated amp.and only since then, I can ear a little noise (zzzzzz) when I am within 6 inch of the tweeter (both side). My speakers are Focal Alto Utopia, that I bought 1.5 year ago
I can ear the noise when there is no music playing or when the amp is at standby.

The shop who sold me the amp is telling me this is normal with this kind of equipment, the amp is so sensible and tightly built. Apparently, they also called Moon and the confirm that it is normal.

GOOD CPU SOUND SYSTEM FOR AROUND $500

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Computer Audio
Submitted by rayteyj on

Hey guys! i'm new to these audio stuff. So i was wondering if anyone would help me out? i'm looking for good computer sound system for the price of $500. I am not an avid gamer but i do play games. However, i do listen to A LOT of music,mostly metal, rock and blues. Basically,more emphasis is on music than gaming. Thx a lot guys. Really appreciate all your inputs. And Merry Christmas to all! =D

Another rookie question

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The Entry Level
Submitted by JIMV on

I am playing with my iMAC. I seldom use it as the rest of my computers are PC's. I have removed 90% of the programs and files from it and have installed Channel D Pure Music software...Now the question. It appears I can run a Toslink optical digital out from the iMAC. I need to run a Toslink cable maybe 25 ft to my DAC...I have never tied to run an optical cable so far...

I know the optical cables are less than optimum but my DAC only has an optical input unused. What is the limit for a Toslink conection??

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