Recent content by VT Skier

She's a terrific singer, often featured on "Live From Here" on NPR. Which I only listen to when the cable is out and I can't get Fox News, Rush, Laura, etc. ;) https://found.ee/aoifeathome

Has anyone ever compared an inexpensive internet "tuner" (like the one in an Aurender) to a more expensive one such as a Magnum Dynalab? I'm particularly interested if there's any difference when using their respective digital signals into a fairly nice DAC/Preamp combination. I'm sure...

If anyone is interested in Americana, and the evolution of music in America, the new PBS series "American Epic" has been excellent so far. I'm happy that Jack White (and Third Man Records) is so heavily involved, and already planning to release a series of LPs based on these long-forgotten...

If you need help with a malfunctioning piece of hardware, or with the installation of anything analog, here's a shameless plug for Jim Fuller of Restoration Audio (and Goodwin's High End). Jim has been the national service tech for dCS for years, so he clearly knows digital electronics, but...

If you like Neil, I'd recommend watching this before it's gone: Neil Young at Carnegie Hall: a crowd-sourced concert film by Reelife Productions -- watch. (VIDEO)

Computer Audiophile - Magico LLC December 2013

Has anyone heard the new Benchmark DAC? Any experience would be helpful, but if anyone has listened to it and the Mytek, that would be most helpful. Thank you

I'm very glad Mike decided to take the big leap with a new site. I guess his job and his audio hobby weren't already taking enough of his time, so he needed another passion. I look forward to getting to know everyone here. Jon

"For What It's Worth" on VH1 Classics (337 on DirecTV) takes a trip to Michael Fremer's home to explore the difference between digital and analog files. They also take a trip to Jack White's record store in Nashville on another episode, which was pretty interesting.