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I was looking at this "review" of the NAD M51 vs DAC2. He claims that the DAC2 sounds awful via laptop/usb but sounds great via squeezebox touch/usb. Is this even possible or is this guy just an idiot? I am hoping he is an idiot since I was planning to use the DAC2 via mbp/usb. http://scamperingseattle.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/dac2-nadm51/ "USB straight out of my laptop (no matter which port) sounds like dreck with the Benchmark. Congested, 2-dimensional, sibilant, shrill; a smorgasboard of grating digititus. SPDIF out of the Squeezebox Touch (with Triode’s EDO plugin) into the DAC2 sounds great, completely ameliorating (2) – it sounds like a different DAC. Asynchronous USB into the DAC2 from the Touch also works using EDO! It sounds as good as if not better than SPDIF."

That sucks Jacob. I can't imagine what it is like getting migraines. Even my 2-3 day headaches I get are bad enough.

Sounds good Jacob but how dare you not post of picture of it. I made some veggies taco that were pretty outstanding. I think I could eat these everyday (I may have to add some bacon every once in a while though). Veggie Tacos: Sauteed onions, poblano peppers, garlic, portabello mushrooms, and diced black bean burgers + homemade guacamole + sour cream + Sriracha sauce + extra sharp cheddar + corn tortillas. The tzatziki sauce + artichokes and margarita* were really good too. *Margaritas are always good.

Thanks for the clarification Doug.

You are welcome! I noticed that some other recipes have olive oil (as well as mint or vinegar or sour cream) in them - I may put some olive oil in mine today and see which I like better. Also, I put some sour cream in mine because all I had was 0% fat greek yogurt in the house.

Ok, so people are just talking about the switch on the front (which also seems to change impedance) and not setting the jumpers (which also changes impedance?).

Is the difference between low/high Z output determned by the setting of the jumpers inside the amp. Mine is set to low Z I believe (only one set of jumpers). Where can I get another set of jumpers to try high Z? Or is the difference going to be subtle enough that it is not worth it (also I have the prototype s maybe it is different). I am using it with the HD800s mostly.

Good but I put in too much lemon so I'll have to fix it up a bit (I didn't really follow the recipe that well). It has to sit overnight. I'm planning to eat it with steamed artichokes tomorrow, can't wait!

My first attempt at Tzatziki sauce. Don't know why I didn't try making this earlier - I love this stuff. http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2007/07/worlds-best-tzatziki-sauce-recipe-greek.html

Happy Birthday Justin!

^This. That sucks.

^Yes, that was quite the ass-kicking we were given through the 7th - Lyles was not doing well at all. Luckily, the Rangers were kind enough to put in Lowe in the 8th.

We were amazed by the number of mothers and young babies at the Astros game today. The weather here was perfect but the game wasn't as great (although there were a fair number of home runs which is fun).

You are forgiven.

Happy Birthday Ari!!!

Get a strap that doesn't go around the neck like a BlackRapid strap. http://www.blackrapid.com/products#straps I have the sport slim and love it. You may want some thing a little bigger.

By the way, for those who may be interested in the DAC2 D, Benchmark's certificate has been updated.

Great news.

Is that all? I need to get older!!!

Agreed, that is a very nice picture.

Thanks!

Yummy! Thanks for the birthday wishes! I have more grading to do today but plan to go to Petrol Station for good beer and burgers tonight with some friends later tonight.

Booked a hotel for our trip to Paris this summer (we're tacking it onto the end of a trip to Luminy, France for a math conference). If anyone knows about the area, I would appreciate some feedback about the safety of this area. I think it is fine, just trying to make sure. I haven't been to Paris since I was 17 so it should be fun! http://www.hotelatmospheres.com/location.html

That looked awful. I hope he's ok.

Excellent decision Todd!