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241  Ultimate Audio Playback / Playback Tweaks and Source related subjects / Re: Getting ready to go on: June 08, 2007, 11:54:47 am
Thanks Bert, fancy meeting you here Grin

Dont suppose you know if windows media player can be sent though this way, and what Fireface settings would apply?

Its pretty difficult here at the bottom of the learning curve grazy
242  Ultimate Audio Playback / Playback Tweaks and Source related subjects / Re: Getting ready to go on: June 08, 2007, 11:05:24 am
OK the Fireface 400 is here and initially I will use it with my older laptop on XP

Software and drivers installed and communication exists between PC and Fireface. Now to get music from the PC through the Fireface into my DAC using Windows Media Player to get me started. dntknw

I am confused by the Audio Properties selection drop down menu which gives me about 18 options for the Fireface 400 - Analogue, ADAT, SPDIF, all with or without MME (whatever that is grazy)

Which one should I choose to send music via the firewire?
243  Ultimate Audio Playback / Interesting Music / Testmaterial / Re: A general test to test all in one time - Yello on: June 06, 2007, 05:05:39 pm
A damn fine choice of music. I have 'Flag' and 'One Second' on vinyl. A good workout for your system

I prefer Flag as it contains that fabulous track The Race, but note Peters comments above about bass. clapping
244  Ultimate Audio Playback / Playback Tweaks and Source related subjects / Re: Getting ready to go on: June 06, 2007, 04:00:13 pm
All sounds a bit daunting, but im sure we'll get through it ok

I love what the Tact 2.2X has brought to my system. Perfect integration of the BD15 subs with the DX4 Hedlunds. The DSP has snapped the image into firm perspective and of course 'taken care' of room interactions. Will be interesting to see how XX compares in this area. Grin

I still have my old Counterpoint DA-10 DAC (20 bit resolution) with UltraAnalogue D20400 chipset as a reference, so plenty of scope for experiment.

Cheers Chris
245  Ultimate Audio Playback / Playback Tweaks and Source related subjects / Getting ready to go on: June 06, 2007, 01:40:40 pm
Hi Peter

I have on order a new PC with Vista Premium and also a Fireface 400. Cabling will be firewire between PC and Fireface and SPDiff from Fireface to my 'DAC'.

Here is my question:

My 'DAC' is a Tact 2.2X which obviously has an SPDiff digital input. It runs 24 bits at 44.1, 48,  88,  96 or 192 KHz sampling rate. What settings should I start with on your software and the Fireface to optimise the sound?

Thanks Chris bye
246  Ultimate Audio Playback / Your thoughts about the Sound Quality / Re: Standing waves and XX on: May 30, 2007, 02:58:08 pm
Yes the theories seem watertight, but XX seems to be upsetting conventional wisdom in some places. Grin

Problem solving is often about looking for trends and similarities and at present the use of horn speakers is a contender. I think more will become evident as XX is employed in a variety of systems. It will be interesting to see how it unfolds. good
247  Ultimate Audio Playback / Your thoughts about the Sound Quality / Re: Standing waves and XX on: May 30, 2007, 01:45:56 pm
Speakers cannot control the air in the room as the standing waves results in an interference and intermodulation of the diaphragmes position at a given moment.
Hence many speakers give up the fight to control the room, and everything is chaos.


Could this effect be most pronounced in front loaded horns. These are a perfect design to scoop up any standing waves and, like a hearing aid, direct them right back into the driver. Have you observed the effect on conventional box speakers?

Cheers Chris
 
248  Ultimate Audio Playback / Your thoughts about the Sound Quality / Re: I just couldn't wait on: May 30, 2007, 10:43:38 am
OMG, what have I done now !

It seems that I have edited your post Chris ... Cry ... instead of posting a reply. It must be too late for me !!

Am I stupid, or what ?  Party
I suppose you don't have it anymore ?

 fool fool fool

Oh dear, and I thought it was something I'd done prankster

I didn't keep a copy, but will try and recreate the essence of it when I get a few spare minutes very happy
249  Ultimate Audio Playback / Your thoughts about the Sound Quality / I just couldn't wait on: May 30, 2007, 12:46:53 am
Hi there Chris,

Very nice to hear.

I see that you passed the main test as well :

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I then found I had no WAV files to play so I also downloaded EAC.

So I must put that as a prerequisite as well. 1eye Ok, you promised me, and I promised to listen !

I really hope it works out rather painless !  whistle
Kind regards,
Peter
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