Some new changes

by jack667 on Opinions Please
New set up
New set up .. off!

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Recently I swapped out my Arcam CD73 for a Mac Mini after conducting some A/B comparisons between the two. Naturally, the Mac Mini caused my jaw to drop when I realised there was absolutely no audible difference in sound. So next, A/B comparison time with a slightly more expensive spinner - this time a Roksan Kandy cd player. Again, no audible difference. So I've thrown it all out, cleared up a lot of space, and now I have 50,000 songs on a box the size of 5 Cds.

I've been into audio for around 5 years now and this is the best it's been.
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    • Apple Mac Mini
    Listed as my first and most important component. This brings everything together. And let's be honest, it's all about the music, and I have 50,000 tracks worth. Mac mini Intel Core Duo attached to a 320gb external running Front Row. Absolutely priceless! On board DAC sounds incredible. A/B comparison to previous Arcam CD73 shows Mac Mini come up on top!
    • Advantage S101
    The most dramatic change to my system. Perfect. 175w per channel.
    • Monitor Audio Gold Ref 20
    2 x 6.5" drivers. Metal dome tweeter. Pretty good for the money. Sometimes can sound a little forward, although I think this is down to my listening room (aka living room)
    • Nordost Blue Heaven
    Picked up for $60, this has to be one of the best bargains I have come across during my time in hifi. Incredibly open and detailed, although only 60cm in length.
    • Chord Odyssey
    4 - 2 Bi-wire. Very cheap considering the change it made to my system. Worth every penny. 2 x 2.5
    • Isotek Isol-8
    Currently connected to the Arcam. Really does put this budget player on another level.
    • Merlin Tarantula
    Not bad considering the price, although I plan to replace this very soon. Currently connected to my integrated.

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I have about 14,000 "favorite" tunes after weeding out all the stuff I don't like or would never play. I rarely get a CD today where I like the whole thing - just the way it goes. I burn what I like and the rest goes down the road. No need to warehouse music in any format if I'll never listen to it.

Life is also too short to listen to tunes that don't move you when there's so much (almost endless)music out there to choose from.

Nice chatting with you!

linnie01

52,000 songs. That is equivalent to 5,200 CD's with 10 songs each. Wow, that is one heck of a collection. What kind of music do you listen to.

No surprise, more and more audiophiles are using computers / ipods as their music servers. I agree, with the right type of audiophiles, there's no sound difference. Besides, the convenience of a music server (especially in shuffle mode) is tough to beat.

Nonetheless, some audiophiles continue to justify their enormous equipment expenses by diminishing the value of computers / ipods as their primary music sources. Whatever floats your boat I guess.

You have it right - it's all about the music! Enjoy!!

linnie01

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