Holy Schiit! Modi USB DAC for $99
Hot off the press release: Modi is the most advanced USB DAC in its price class, featuring an asynchronous USB interface with plug-and-play, driverless operation on both PCs and Macs, a 32-bit AKM4396 D/A converter, and an active filter stage built around the AD8616 operational amplifier to drive long cables.
PSB Alpha PS1 Powered Speaker
The PSB Alpha PS1 powered desktop speakers are some of the cleanest, clearest-sounding speakers to have graced my desktop. Even using my iMac's 3.5mm analog output, the music taking up residence on and around my desk is remarkably free from any sort of sound other than the music itself. There's no boom in the bass, no tipped up treble, just clean, clear, music. For $300/pair that should make a lot of music lovers very happy.
Van den Hul USB Ultimate Sweepstakes
Register to win a Van den Hul USB Ultimate Sweepstakes (MSRP $599.00) we are giving away.
PCM v DSD Comparison: 16/44.1, 24/96, 24/192, 64x DSD, 128x DSD
A file format shootout. A DSD versus PCM grudge match. Bit wars. A sample rate smackdown. Can 24/96 take 24/192? Does DSD stomp PCM?
AudioStream 2012 Holiday Gift Guide
It's that time of year again so let's just get on with it!
Channel D Pure Vinyl 3.1
Channel D's Pure Vinyl is software for ripping and listening to your records digitally. I don't know about you, but my LP-buying habits differ from my download-buying habits. The former is more varied and daring partly based on the fact that there's about one million times more LPs that interest me as compared to downloads.
Amoeba Music Opens the (Digitized) Vinyl Vaults!
Speaking of digitizing vinyl, thanks to reader "CG" for pointing us to this fascinating development over at Amoeba Music.
Download of the Week: Grizzly Bear
Is epic too big a word for Shields, Grizzly Bear's newest and 4th LP in twice that many years? Perhaps. I've read it called Baroque which is kinda nice as it reminds me of that church-facade I climbed one late night in Venice many moons ago.
Monitor Audio WS100 Wireless Powered Desktop Speaker
Sometimes, most times for non-audiophiles, when you buy a piece of hi-fi gear you want to hook it up, plug it in, and enjoy your music. This kind of enjoyment mainly means dancing, singing along with your favorite songs, playing air guitar or air cello for the more sophisticated listener, and genrally just having fun. Fun with music.
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