The Monkey Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Duh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 If the levels aren't moving on Amarra then it ain't going through the software. How does it sound on those cheapie speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 They are. I'll listen more later and let you know. I'm at the ice rink now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 It seems like it also doesn't like remote libraries. I'd have to change how I host files to make it work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I'd have to nix the remote library AND convert all my ALAC to AIFF. I'll wait for a revision or two to reconsider, but at the moment I enjoy my system plenty without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Yup, that's where I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I was there as soon as I realized it doesn't do ALAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Eh, I'm willing to go with aiff if it means better sound, but not with aiff and local storage for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 For me I can't get past the "designer doesn't know why it works" for a piece of code.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 That sounds more like corporate secrecy than true obfuscation. If the designer explained why it worked, it would rather undercut his bottom line. No harm in a little secrecy, in my book. Of course, I could be totally misreading this, and that's not a marketing ploy but an honest statement. In any case, it certainly could be measured by an individual of that bent, wink wink nudge nudge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 What does "local storage" mean? I have seen it used with NAS drives and Computer Audiophile talks about using NAS and Drobo and such. Also, ALAC support is supposed to be in the next revision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 What does "local storage" mean? I have seen it used with NAS drives and Computer Audiophile talks about using NAS and Drobo and such. Also, ALAC support is supposed to be in the next revision. As soon as it has ALAC support I am going to give it a try as that is a bigger problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augsburger Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 What does "local storage" mean? I have seen it used with NAS drives and Computer Audiophile talks about using NAS and Drobo and such. Also, ALAC support is supposed to be in the next revision. When the next revision is released will those who purchased an earlier version be able to upgrade for a modest charge or have to buy the full gundy again? (* note to self to ask this at RMAF*) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinp6301 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 No harm in a little secrecy, in my book. RSA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 When the next revision is released will those who purchased an earlier version be able to upgrade for a modest charge or have to buy the full gundy again? (* note to self to ask this at RMAF*) No charge is my understanding and experience so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Local storage in that I use itunes sharing, not NAS to access my itunes. The itunes library's primary function is that of video serving for my kids. I then use itunes sharing to listen to the songs on my office computer. When listening that way, amarra reports "itunes" instead of "on", just as if I was using alac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currawong Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm in maybe when it supports ALAC as well. It works with the optical output, though I think that optical isn't the most ideal output for it. I'll give it a go with USB some time. If I can get it to give a significant improvement one way or another then I'll change some of my better recordings to AIFF until ALAC support comes. iTunes sharing compresses everything with ALAC for transfer. At least in 10.6, if not 10.5, it appears to vary the quality if sending to an Airport Express as well, as I had sudden SQ degradation when doing a large file transfer over the network while listening one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm in maybe when it supports ALAC as well. It works with the optical output, though I think that optical isn't the most ideal output for it. I'll give it a go with USB some time. If I can get it to give a significant improvement one way or another then I'll change some of my better recordings to AIFF until ALAC support comes. iTunes sharing compresses everything with ALAC for transfer. At least in 10.6, if not 10.5, it appears to vary the quality if sending to an Airport Express as well, as I had sudden SQ degradation when doing a large file transfer over the network while listening one day. Amarra does not work with the optical output of a Mac, and will not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currawong Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 That's odd then, because it was definitely running when I was using the optical output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 You're just hearing iTunes because Amarra doesn't go through the Built-In Output. I don't think it stops the meters from jumping, etc, but the Amarra audio output will not route through there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Ok, I relocated my music to a different drive and put it on the listening computer. I spent the last hour listening to alac vs aiff so that amarra would turn itself on and off automatically. What I think I hear is the imaging and clarity is just a touch better with amarra on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currawong Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 You're just hearing iTunes because Amarra doesn't go through the Built-In Output. I don't think it stops the meters from jumping, etc, but the Amarra audio output will not route through there. Just thought I'd update this: A friend of mine in CA contacted Amarra directly, as he was interested in using it with his Alpha DAC. It does definitely work with the optical digital output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Well after playing with the demo for a couple days I have decided to buy Amarra. I am assuming since I do not plan to do anything over 24/96 and I do not care about the equalization I should get the Mini. Does anyone here have it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 What improvements did you notice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp11801 Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I have the Amarra software and it is not an immediate WOW factor but very noticeable when taken away. What I hear is a more natural (realistic tone) better soundstage definition also a wider stage front to back and side to side. It seems to make my digital sound closer to top end analog. I'm going to go with the full version at it is going to have integrated needledrop software in future releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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