John Atkinson is not impressed due to inconsistent performance of Benchmark Media DAC1 USB when playing 16 bit, 44.1 kHz files via USB. Where is the jitter performance via USB? Was it too bad to publish?

Last time I believe John Atkinson preferred TosLink to USB performance of Bel Canto e.One DAC3 due to quality and high jitter via USB.

I think only PS Audio DAC III is left now. Does anybody know about its jitter performance?

I'm considering replacing my NAD c740 receiver with one of these. Speakers are Wharfendale Diamonds, 9.6 model. Which one would you suggest.. and why? And oh, I listen to all kinds of music.. so mostly I'm looking for a neutral sounding amp without preferences towards certain kinds of music.

The reason I'm replacing my NAD c740 is mainly that it seems to suffer from some bad glare when I turn the volume knob up for listening to metal.

Hola,

I was hanging out at one of the wine forums and there was a topic asking what Hi Fi gear people had.

There was a reasonable response, but I came across this one, and it bummed me out:

"I used to be really into audio and had an all-Linn hardware system with Nordost cables:

- Unidisk 2.1
- Exotik preamp
- LK140 power
- Ninka loudspeakers
- Nordost Flatline MK II speaker cable (bi-wired)
- Nordost Baldur interconnects

Hi,

I'll appreciate your input on the following speakers, which are intended to be the main ones for music listening. No Sub at this point due to $$, but might add one down the road-

Dali Concept 2 - $370/pair
Infinity Primus 162 - around $250/pair, online
Paradigm Atom Monitor V.5 - $$ unknown yet
Paradigm Alpha B1 - $$ unknown yet

I've heard the Dali's and loved them. Big and clear sound. Could not compare to the others above yet, but I wonder if it's worth the hunt.

Thanks very much

Disappointingly, none was included with the article. So, for those interested, here is a link:

http://www.medieval.org/emfaq/performers/savall.html

I've read good things about this combo, but unable to demo them locally. How would this combo compare to a Naim 5i, Rega Mira, YBA YA201, or the Cambridge Azur 840A. I know that I'm comparing separates to integrated, but I'm looking for an entry level system with a budget about $1500 for the amp.

Hi all,

Newb here. Musician, studio guy, so I'm into audio, just not on the level most Stereophiles are on. But here's my situation:

Hi there,

I hope this is not too stupid a question, but what causes the speakers to be muted while listening to headphones through a headphone amp?

My current integrated amp has a built-in headphone socket and I need to switch off A and B speakers, otherwise there will be a terrible racket in the house. If you are using a headphone amp and the speaker A/B switch-off facility is not available on the amp, does the headphone amp automatically mute your speakers? Or, do you always require a mute feature of some sort?

Thanks!