My New Replay Set.
Posted by: u5227470736789439 on 04 August 2009
I realise that it is unconventional to post about one's replay in the Music Room, but as you may note what I am using is so distilled that it barely counts as a replay set at all, but merely a music box.
I have even made arrangements to part with my Lavry DA10, so all that is left is a computer with Windows XP [service pack three] running iTunes feeding a nice pair of Sennheiser HD 415 headphones straight off the sound-card.
So how is it possible that this can be a satisfactory method of playing music. I do not know, but in gradually ripping about an eighth or tenth of my CDs, I have realised that they have never yielded so much music as in this arrangement, whatever set I was running. It may not be the ultimate in computer audio, but it is a musical upgrade in every sense from any conventional CD player running through loudspeakers, that I have ever been able to afford.
If I spent loads more on it, then no doubt it could be even finer, but it does not need to be.
I still have the old Naim set and Royds, but can no longer see a reason to set them up again. I am curiously relaxed about the thought that I could not possibly vex anyone with my music using this arrangement!
Some pictures:
I had just listened to the Italian Symphony of Mendelsohnn, and was also copying some Beethoven to HD, when I took this.
My CRT melted down, so this new LG 18 inch model does very nicely for good visibility of the iTunes, as well as DVDs. I do not have a Television.
Copying some Beethoven to PC HD. I cannot think that I require [or would find other than bothersome] any further assistance than a list and search engine to optimise my listening experience in the sense of selecting the very music to listen to!
Shortly I shall use a NAS with two SATA Drives in RAID configuration to increase the capacity of the system to encompass my remaining 400 or so CDs.
I hope to also get the files onto a completely portable HD so as to be useful when travelling.
ATB from George
I have even made arrangements to part with my Lavry DA10, so all that is left is a computer with Windows XP [service pack three] running iTunes feeding a nice pair of Sennheiser HD 415 headphones straight off the sound-card.
So how is it possible that this can be a satisfactory method of playing music. I do not know, but in gradually ripping about an eighth or tenth of my CDs, I have realised that they have never yielded so much music as in this arrangement, whatever set I was running. It may not be the ultimate in computer audio, but it is a musical upgrade in every sense from any conventional CD player running through loudspeakers, that I have ever been able to afford.
If I spent loads more on it, then no doubt it could be even finer, but it does not need to be.
I still have the old Naim set and Royds, but can no longer see a reason to set them up again. I am curiously relaxed about the thought that I could not possibly vex anyone with my music using this arrangement!
Some pictures:
I had just listened to the Italian Symphony of Mendelsohnn, and was also copying some Beethoven to HD, when I took this.
My CRT melted down, so this new LG 18 inch model does very nicely for good visibility of the iTunes, as well as DVDs. I do not have a Television.
Copying some Beethoven to PC HD. I cannot think that I require [or would find other than bothersome] any further assistance than a list and search engine to optimise my listening experience in the sense of selecting the very music to listen to!
Shortly I shall use a NAS with two SATA Drives in RAID configuration to increase the capacity of the system to encompass my remaining 400 or so CDs.
I hope to also get the files onto a completely portable HD so as to be useful when travelling.
ATB from George
George,
First, I know that a very high standard of replay can be had via headphones and I have a pair myself for when the neighbours are in bed. But I wouldn't want to use them all the time, even though I live alone. People come round. And after all, music is a social activity. I reckon there will come a time when you want music in the house again, as opposed to music in your ears.
Secondly, "In the Hifi Room, there is next to no acceptance that the quality can be fine this side of spending mega-bucks, and accepting a quality of intermediate level is virtually a heresy nowadays ..." The 'modest-bucks deniers' haven't heard Massimo's system, Nigel's or mine. Or many others.
Best, Chris
First, I know that a very high standard of replay can be had via headphones and I have a pair myself for when the neighbours are in bed. But I wouldn't want to use them all the time, even though I live alone. People come round. And after all, music is a social activity. I reckon there will come a time when you want music in the house again, as opposed to music in your ears.
Secondly, "In the Hifi Room, there is next to no acceptance that the quality can be fine this side of spending mega-bucks, and accepting a quality of intermediate level is virtually a heresy nowadays ..." The 'modest-bucks deniers' haven't heard Massimo's system, Nigel's or mine. Or many others.
Best, Chris
quote:Would love to listen to music with you though.
Looks like the 72/ HC/140 with Royds could come in handy sooner than we thought!
Best, Chris
Establishing a half TB capacity on the PC to store - in mirror - the iTunes library.
It works absolutely beautifully, and though the PC is not actually silent in running there is no detectable Hard Drive sound from the two mirrored drives, and the sound is exactly as it was when the source was on the main drive C. The photo is not of me, who is a muppet when out of his depth with computers!
With headphones there is absolutely no interference with the music from the computer fans, though I realise some people find back ground noises more distracting than others!
This is superb, and all I have to do now is try to load 10 CDs a day for the next five weeks or so!
So pleased to finally have arrived at a viable replay solution at least in my own terms!
ATB fromn George
It works absolutely beautifully, and though the PC is not actually silent in running there is no detectable Hard Drive sound from the two mirrored drives, and the sound is exactly as it was when the source was on the main drive C. The photo is not of me, who is a muppet when out of his depth with computers!
With headphones there is absolutely no interference with the music from the computer fans, though I realise some people find back ground noises more distracting than others!
This is superb, and all I have to do now is try to load 10 CDs a day for the next five weeks or so!
So pleased to finally have arrived at a viable replay solution at least in my own terms!
ATB fromn George
I wish you all the best with your system George!
I hope you don't mind me saying your picture made me smile. I often feel as if I'm on my knees with my computer!
I hope you don't mind me saying your picture made me smile. I often feel as if I'm on my knees with my computer!
Dear Max,
I am rarely honoured with a first post as a reply on one of my threads! Thanks for the post.
Have great time learning things from the Forum, and thanks for your kind thought!
Fortunately it was not me on my knees! I am no operator of computers, and so tend to the simple with them.
This is my kind of simple machine, taken during a break from setting the computer system up:
Myself on my Carlton which is a fair antique! Antique, but nice.
ATB from George
I am rarely honoured with a first post as a reply on one of my threads! Thanks for the post.
Have great time learning things from the Forum, and thanks for your kind thought!
Fortunately it was not me on my knees! I am no operator of computers, and so tend to the simple with them.
This is my kind of simple machine, taken during a break from setting the computer system up:
Myself on my Carlton which is a fair antique! Antique, but nice.
ATB from George
Hi Max
Sometimes posts can read differently than intended. I often edit a post immediately when I proof read it, sometimes it's spelling, sometimes grammar, sometimes I'm concerned that it may not read clearly to a reader whose native tongue is not English.
I struggle enough with the language myself, and speak no other!
Some people delight in trying to push the boundaries of what is acceptable, and give the moderators undue work.
As in life, there are people who you would not want to spend time with.
On balance though, the vast majority are really friendly, but as people have got to know each other on and off the forum there are quite a few "in" jokes and jibes, and friendly banter between willing participants! The great thing about friends is knowing which buttons to press.
Hang around here for a bit, I joined in March, and already have met a couple of the regulars in person and had conversations with quite a few more. Great people.
As your comment was directed at George, I think it is only fair to embarrass him by saying that, having met him, he is one of the people that are a pleasure and privilege to call a friend.
And finally, a big welcome Max!
Cheers
John
Sometimes posts can read differently than intended. I often edit a post immediately when I proof read it, sometimes it's spelling, sometimes grammar, sometimes I'm concerned that it may not read clearly to a reader whose native tongue is not English.
I struggle enough with the language myself, and speak no other!
Some people delight in trying to push the boundaries of what is acceptable, and give the moderators undue work.
As in life, there are people who you would not want to spend time with.
On balance though, the vast majority are really friendly, but as people have got to know each other on and off the forum there are quite a few "in" jokes and jibes, and friendly banter between willing participants! The great thing about friends is knowing which buttons to press.
Hang around here for a bit, I joined in March, and already have met a couple of the regulars in person and had conversations with quite a few more. Great people.
As your comment was directed at George, I think it is only fair to embarrass him by saying that, having met him, he is one of the people that are a pleasure and privilege to call a friend.
And finally, a big welcome Max!
Cheers
John
Nice frame George. That is hot!
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