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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 7, 2011 20:27:13 GMT
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Post by freddypipsqueek on Jan 7, 2011 23:44:25 GMT
Leo - I'm really interested in your views on this and how it compares to the QA-550 as a "transport".
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2011 23:54:22 GMT
Leo - I'm really interested in your views on this and how it compares to the QA-550 as a "transport". A few DIYAudio members are also interested in Leo's reports, especially as he has some rather high quality DACs at his disposal for comparison purposes, as well as some decent ancillary equipment. |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 8, 2011 0:05:53 GMT
Should be with Leo tomorrow  I would have reviewed it myself but am happy with CDP as source.... it's simple (put the CD in the tray and hit play).... I can't be doing with all the associated stress and "work" of computer as source... way too many variables involved for my liking  Look forward to your impressions leo  |
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Post by leo on Jan 8, 2011 0:22:01 GMT
Well we'll see how it goes once it gets here . I can't access my main email account from this pile of junk, its so slow  |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 8, 2011 0:25:51 GMT
Well we'll see how it goes once it gets here . I can't access my main email account from this pile of junk, its so slow Leo, you do the "technical" breakdown and I'll do the SQ review..... don't bust a gut mate, just concentrate on the technical side of things, I will do my best to review the SQ. Mike. |
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Post by leo on Jan 8, 2011 0:33:23 GMT
You don't realise how much you rely on the main pc do you ? this is when a CDP is better than using a pc for keeping your music collection on. I'll hopefully get something sorted over the weekend
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2011 0:35:35 GMT
Well we'll see how it goes once it gets here . I can't access my main email account from this pile of junk, its so slow Leo Are you able to access your PMs ? Alex |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 8, 2011 0:39:23 GMT
You don't realise how much you rely on the main pc do you ? this is when a CDP is better than using a pc for keeping your music collection on. I'll hopefully get something sorted over the weekend Exactly! This "computer as source" medium is SO flawed.... been there / done it Leo..... CD is "reliable" |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2011 0:43:02 GMT
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I hope that you have a good surge suppressor in line with your CDP ! ;D Was it plugged in on the previous 2 occasions ?
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 8, 2011 0:47:27 GMT
Mike I hope that you have a good surge suppressor in line with your CDP ! ;D Was it plugged in on the previous 2 occasions ? Alex |
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Post by leo on Jan 8, 2011 0:49:48 GMT
Well we'll see how it goes once it gets here . I can't access my main email account from this pile of junk, its so slow Leo Are you able to access your PMs ? Alex Alex, PM's are ok, its just emails on this thing which is a ball ache Leo |
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Post by freddypipsqueek on Jan 8, 2011 21:26:10 GMT
I agree with Mike about CD's. I was taken with the QA550 however. It was a simple case of putting the tracks onto an SD card in WAV format. Once on, I treated the card as a CD. The QA-550 is without doubt the best source I have heard. I am interested in the Mini Ape for the SD input and the menu.
I have a few USB sources (a Burr Brown & Poppulse units) and neither match up to the quality of a good Cd transport (or player).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2011 22:36:23 GMT
I agree with Mike about CD's. I was taken with the QA550 however. It was a simple case of putting the tracks onto an SD card in WAV format. Once on, I treated the card as a CD. The QA-550 is without doubt the best source I have heard. I am interested in the Mini Ape for the SD input and the menu. I have a few USB sources (a Burr Brown & Poppulse units) and neither match up to the quality of a good Cd transport (or player). USB sources are usually mediocre due to the PC's noisy +5V SMPS, which is why quite a few people use the J.K. modded HiFace with it's special Lithium battery supply. Alex |
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Post by clausdk on Jan 8, 2011 23:17:04 GMT
I agree with Mike about CD's. I was taken with the QA550 however. It was a simple case of putting the tracks onto an SD card in WAV format. Once on, I treated the card as a CD. The QA-550 is without doubt the best source I have heard. I am interested in the Mini Ape for the SD input and the menu. I have a few USB sources (a Burr Brown & Poppulse units) and neither match up to the quality of a good Cd transport (or player). I have been in love with the QA350 for some time, but have not yet pushed the buy now, would you recommend it ?? Most my listening is digital, but my pc is not the best source and the QA seems like a cheap upgrade and 8 GB holds 11 CDs and are more durable and smaller than my CDs who are collecting a nice cover of protective dust ;D |
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 8, 2011 23:41:46 GMT
I agree with Mike about CD's. I was taken with the QA550 however. It was a simple case of putting the tracks onto an SD card in WAV format. Once on, I treated the card as a CD. The QA-550 is without doubt the best source I have heard. I am interested in the Mini Ape for the SD input and the menu. I have a few USB sources (a Burr Brown & Poppulse units) and neither match up to the quality of a good Cd transport (or player). I have been in love with the QA350 for some time, but have not yet pushed the buy now, would you recommend it ?? Most my listening is digital, but my pc is not the best source and the QA seems like a cheap upgrade and 8 GB holds 11 CDs and are more durable and smaller than my CDs who are collecting a nice cover of protective dust ;D Claus... talk to Candy |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2011 23:42:35 GMT
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When using this device, that will still be your limitation unless you improve the quality of your ripped files .It can only be as good as the quality of the files that you copy to it.
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Post by clausdk on Jan 9, 2011 0:18:49 GMT
I have been in love with the QA350 for some time, but have not yet pushed the buy now, would you recommend it ?? Most my listening is digital, but my pc is not the best source and the QA seems like a cheap upgrade and 8 GB holds 11 CDs and are more durable and smaller than my CDs who are collecting a nice cover of protective dust ;D Claus... talk to Candy The Ape is 3 times the price and the QA I suspekt is a very good protable player as well, but the APE is a very interesting product too and much more versatile from the looks of it ohh the temptations the temptations |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2011 0:29:54 GMT
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I will admit to being tempted by the Mini Ape too, but I will wait until I carefully read Leo's reports first, as I am presently getting very good playback from the WD TV Live HD Media player and USB memory sticks, although it is of course not portable,and still requires a minimum of a headphone amplifier. It is presently available here for as little as AU$99.
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Post by leo on Jan 10, 2011 20:46:59 GMT
Seems Royal Mail are still behind because of the bad weather over christmas (so I was told) Anyway still no sign of mr APE , just an update really and will let you know soon as it turns up
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Post by PinkFloyd on Jan 10, 2011 21:13:49 GMT
Seems Royal Mail are still behind because of the bad weather over christmas (so I was told) Anyway still no sign of mr APE , just an update really and will let you know soon as it turns up Yeh, I've been waiting for a graphics card for a week now.... they must have one helluva backlog  |
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Post by leo on Jan 10, 2011 22:05:26 GMT
Graphics card is what caused the problem with my main pc, got a new one on order so god knows how long it will take to get here, be glad to get off this tiny thing  |
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Post by joethearachnid on Jan 10, 2011 22:06:00 GMT
Yeh, I've been waiting for a graphics card for a week now.... they must have one helluva backlog I've just got a letter from Nottingham that was the official notification of them giving me a university offer. Since I was told electronically that they'd given me an offer some time ago, I thought it was bit odd to be sending this now. The date stamp said it'd been posted on the 13th of December.  A month for a medium box from China maybe, but nearly as long for a thin letter from Nottingham is just bullshit. The backlog must really be pretty awful. I'm quite interested in some impressions on this, so I hope Leo gets it soon. -JoetheArachnid |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2011 22:23:14 GMT
Graphics card is what caused the problem with my main pc, got a new one on order so god knows how long it will take to get here, be glad to get off this tiny thing I can't believe just how badly serviced U.K. members are in general ! In Australia we have heaps of Jaycar stores for Electronics,Altronics over the counter in Sydney , Melbourne and Perth (kits too) , Element 14 (Farnell) and RS (free next day delivery for online orders) and others. In Sydney we have PC shops with such stuff over the counter, even a computer fair on the weekend in the grounds of a high school. Then there are quite a few online suppliers that are usually pretty prompt too. Alex |
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Post by freddypipsqueek on Jan 10, 2011 22:31:58 GMT
Alex.
I might have missed a previous post. Do you have a quide as to the software/setting etc you use to rip & burn CD's. My main DAC remians 16 bit.
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I would have reviewed it myself but am happy with CDP as source.... it's simple (put the CD in the tray and hit play).... I can't be doing with all the associated stress and "work" of computer as source... way too many variables involved for my liking 
