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Thanks for the comment Currawong. I've been comparing Adirvana vs Decibel. Soundwise there aren't many differences I had been able to find. I've noticed that Audivana can change computer's output sampling frequency to the DAC, matching that of the reproduced files, so when playing a 24/88, OSX's Audio MIDI says the output to the DAC is going at 88. Then when reproducing a 24/96, Audio MIDI sampling also changes. This doesn't happen when using Decibel, but I have yet to see what's going on. I need to check the input SF at the DAC. Checked and DAC's input follows what Audio MIDI says. Looks like it's all a matter of configuration. If you set up Decibel to get "maximum" (not just "high") and tick "adjust sample rate for best quality" then it preserves the file sampling rate. Audirvana + seems easier to configure. TBH both sound great, A+ playlist and user interface look a bit more attractive. But it's more expensive. Feeling lazy to test Fidelia too, but I should do while Decibel is in demo period.

Just discovered that going to own's Audirvana website it's possible to get the Plus version (not free, but 14 days trial) which is 10.8 compatible. Downloaded and testing now. It installs and is managing to create a long playlist from a whole directory. Not bad.

Best wishes on your wedding day, Jacob. Be happy for ever and ever!!!!

I tried Fidelia on 10.6.8. Worked well, but didn't notice anything really useful worth the price.

^ This

Listening through Decibel right now. The DA-11 reads as 96KHz despite this warning Decibel is compatible with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). Exclusive access (hog mode) works correctly, however audio is not sent in the device's native format due to an architectural change in Apple's USB audio driver. Which leaves me a bit hesitant, definitely unsure any of these programs is sending the info to the DAC in the very same sampling/bitdepth format as the original file is.

^ Good luck with that urologist on Monday. Hopefully this is something an endoscopic procedure can fix

I know, I know, this is necro-bumping... Anyway, anyone having updated to Mountain Lion is using any of these programs? Audirvana on 10.6.8 worked very well for me playing 24/96 FLAC files. Wondering if trying Amarra, now that it plays FLAC too, is worth it. Audirvana won't open on OSX 10.8

Wonderful! I've always liked a lot the Avid turntables looks. Do you like its sound? Any "flavor" you're aware of?

I [no longer] need help from Mac power users. Patience with machines which refuse to work as they should isn't one of my virtues. After struggling with the HDD trying to install Mountain Lion on my 2 year old MBP, the only solution I found has been formatting the HDD and installing from the OSX 10.6.3 DVD which came with the machine. This has worked and now I've got the install from a SD Card progressing well. Looks like I was right and the HDD has 0 problems. I don't know what could have gone wrong with the first install. Fortunately I didn't have any irreplaceable information in that computer

Happy Bday!!

Fart powered?

Good luck CJ. Not sure I can be of much assistance on a US application form, but if you think I can help, just PM me.

Happy Birthday, Todd!!!!

Best Cables I know is George. I'd recommend these Also his albums with Art Pepper as a leader are awesome.

I can't say, never tried the HE60 or 90

Yes it is. The Dynalo, which I have too, is a bit too neutral for what these cans "need", even using warm/natural sources like the Neko. I guess your combo of MSB + Dynalo + HD800 is a bit too much of a good thing.

The ring mod described by Tyll helps a bit for these aged ears of mine. Using the included template it takes a few minutes to make. Maybe not a dramatic change, but worth exploring. After all it's reversible. Definitely the amplifier can bring out the midrange. With the Luxman they're pretty enjoyable to me.

Cool. Not that I have much installed, but if I can save that time... Thanks!

I could install it in a 2010 MBP which still runs Snow Leopard. Clean install --as a Windows user for about 20 years would be my preferred choice-- or same good results just upgrading?

Best wishes Jeff.

Happy Bday!!!

Wow, thank you so much guys. It's been a great day with double celebration (lunch and dinner), free from work, lots of people calling, and some wine and spirits as gifts. As a matter of fact I'm going to have a bit of a 20y.o. Skye cask strength thing which will serve to toast here and now Thanks!!!!

Sorry. Best of lucks for a nice outcome.

Brent, it could be part of the upcoming global warming era training.