albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemDevSounds_real_audioThat wasn't called for, really ridiculous! Posting and coming from someone whom owns an audio business.Have a great day Albert! posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks everyone for all the kind words. Maybe Sound_real_audio was just having a bad day when he visited. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSounds_real_audioOh the vanity threadÂ…...Vanity thread? It's the long evolution of my system that began when Audiogon was young. There are count... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetcham,I have a Doctor friend with the older version, the original CAPS 1server. He says It has lower powered atom processor but plays all PCM files without issue. But is stalled w... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemVn101606Anyway, it was an important improvement. I hope you find someone who can lend you one already optimized. What did you find in the way of imp... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetchamAlbert:Jremote app for Jriver works really well. All my apple products run my CAPS server headless. Windows 2012r2 with Audio Phil's Optimizer is necessary. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHewI completely understand. You spent the time and money to optimize your server and you are satisfied with the sound. Experience shows that it's best to adopt an evolutionar... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemVn101606Hi Albert,I had a dedicated top of the line Macmini with no programs loaded except Pure MusicI did not have good luck with Pure Music... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHewHi Albert, Vn101606 suggestion to set up a CAPS server with those options is a very good suggestion and will definitely repay all the aggravation. Regardless, I en... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemVn101606Albert,Sounds like a more practical approach to test the Zuma. There are many people here at Audiogon who have Zuma+ExternalPower+WindowsServer2012+Audiophile who... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHave you had the chance to listen to My Sonic Labs Signature Gold cartridge?There is a fellow audiophile here at Audiogon who preferred the MSL Sig Gold vs. AT Supreme. <... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System09-17-14: CipherjurisAlbert, when the Mac Mini is feeding the DX-5, the treble notes tend to be a tad harsh, which is not the case when the DX-5 is playing a CD, DVD, or othe... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMapman,I typed in Plex App and found their website. I think I understand now that this is a network of applications that allow users to collect and view all kinds of material over multiple ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,Just to let you know, I have spoken with someone who has your Focals who uses Transp Ref XL jumpers throughout ALL the internal jumpers of the speaker...and the... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI guess I was asking if PLEX offered performance advantage over direct connection. The list options that provides are amazing but I don't think with my current set up I would use it. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Mapman. My AV, music and TV are all in the same rack and I have no other systems in the house to send data to. As you know, Amazon Prime and Netflix are accessible on any computer... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCipherjurisThanks, Albert. My Ethernet Drobo and my Music Server Mac Mini is connected to my local hardwired network and the Mini is connected to the Ayre DX-5 via a Locus De... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJfrechHi Albert for movies, do you find your oppo to have a better picture and sound when playing a blu ray disc than the Fire or Apple TV does on a HD movie? posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemToday I ordered 16 KT-150 Tung Sol for my ARC REF. Close matching will make this a bit of a wait before they arrive.Moved speaker wire back to 8 Ohm tap on ARC REF. This is definitely the b... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI should add, I'm also using the Oppo BDP105 as a transport for when visitors bring CDs. Connection is via Purist Genesis Digital SPDIF (RCA) between Oppo and my Allnic D-5000 DAC. A surpri... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCipherjurisAlbert, I have a couple of silly questions about the Allnic D5000 DAC, but things are not totally clear to me. Does it have an on-board PS or an external PS? posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe tubes are same as original, I got them from Allnic. The E810F was gold pin Mullard, the 7233 and 6465 were GE.I'm tempted to put in the 6H30DR I borrowed from my friend Jfrech but need ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemReminds me of the quote from CheersWomen! Can't live with them...pass the beer nuts (Norm). posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThis morning I replaced the tubes in my Allnic L-3000, huge upgrade, much more than expected.Mostly due to accumulation of hours to get Focal broken in but the preamp had lots of hours befo... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDevHi Albert, Why not connect lower range of your speakers to the 4 ohm tab and mid-high to 8 ohm tab of your amplification.I recall either it was Ken from Cat wh... posted about 10 years ago | View comment |