Hey everyone,

I've noticed in my times as an audiophile, that people are rather opinionated about which audio formats they use, so I made a list and want to know what other people think.

Cast your vote for the best audio format

If your preferred format isn't there, feel free to add it.

-Thanks

Well I suppose at least poor Anna von Walsegg did...

I am referring to the SCO/Mackerras reading of the Levin edition of Mozart's Requiem, available as both SACD and a variety of downloads from Linn Records.

My curiosity aroused by their fantastic Messiah (see Elk's thread), I decided to try the 24/96 FLAC 'Studio Master' download, despite its slightly nosebleed-inducing price of

Any recommendations on audio dealers the greater Portland OR area who stock a wide selection of quality audio components & have knowledgeable service? Thank you.

Could someone explain to me in layman's terms why it is that PCM streams going over the USB exhibit a much greater amount of jitter than when they're going over the coax interface?

It seems to me that USB already has clocking and error correction built-in as part of its spec. So, the USB should exhibit practically no jitter at all. Am I missing something?

Thanks

Now that my school semester's over, I plan on dropping by a few shops to actually listen to some of my target equipments. Can some of you please recommend dealers/shops I should visit? Both new & used. Thanks!

Following Buddha's prompt on the "Raising Sand" thread and struts' enthusiasm for the re-issue of Steve McQueen, I thought I would start a best of the year thread. If there are enough responses I will collate a chart. Suggest simple rules. List a top 5 from 1 to 5 including re-mixes, re-issues etc. In the chart I will award 5 points for a 1st position, 4 for 2nd and so on.

So to get the ball rolling, here is my to 5.