Is Analog Dead?

Is Analog Dead?

<B>1950:</B> "The ultimate in disc recording is to make the reproduced sound as near as possible to the original..." (<I>The founder of </I>Audio<I> magazine, C.G. McProud, in "Recording Characteristics," </I>Audio Engineering<I>, January 1950, reprinted in </I>The 2nd Audio Anthology<I>, p.67, Radio Magazines, 1954.</I>)

Cable maybee

Hi I am having an issue with my audio cutting out quickly when I turn lights on or off. Most specifically when I adjust the electric heating that may cable runs by.
I am using a SB audigy 2 card to send audio via the digital out on the card to my pionerr vsx33.the run is about 20 ft.
I tried to connect this with my sub cable which is a directional monster cable but it would not work. I am now looking a buying a new cable as I am thinking that may be the issue?
Any help? what kind of cable should I be using?

Measurement vs hearing

I see all these tweak threads. They always lead into a measurement vs hearing debate. Has anyone ever proven they can hear something that can't be measured. If someone can prove they can hear something that can't be measured it would go a long way toward justifying some things can't be measured. I mean with all the different tweaks, cables, Ic's,treatments etc that people claim make huge differences, Has anyone ever proven they can hear what can't be measured. Thousands of threads on the internet about this stuff but I have never seen just one person prove it.

Software and Computer Audio confusion

So I've heard many people talk about iTunes not being a good music player, and using better one.
What is it about iTunes that makes it fall short in the music playing category?
What are the other (better) music players out there (for an apple OSX 10.5 computer).

Also when ripping CD's onto the computer what is the best way of doing it? I've heard iTunes is not good here too? What is recommended for ripping? What makes them better?

For the crybabies...I can see the future...

Starting off with this recession is the best thing that could have happened to Obama.

The last downturn was just barely getting rolling when Bush won his first term election. His gloom and doom helped him 'win' that election.

Given the business cycle timing, by the time Obama is up for reelection, the economy will be improved no matter what he does, and he will get credit, winning a second term.

Portable Players - FLAC

I am looking for recommendations for a portable player that will play FLAC files. Rules out Apple products I guess because I would prefer not to have to load any third party software into the player to convert formats. I want something I can load with music every few days for my 2-hour total commute and the occasional road trip. Replay Gain compatibility would be a plus. I don't plan on keeping my entire library on it so a flash based player should work as well as a HDD based one. Thanks for your help.

Bob

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