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I use mac and pc, nothing particularly modern. I get my fast computer fix at work. I just open itunes and leave it open, so I don't really care that it takes a minute to load.

I like itunes precisely because I have a large library. It's simple, it works, I don't have to futz with it. I don't tweak my tags, I don't fiddle with EQ settings per track, I don't build playlists. I listen with party shuffle, and when I get in a mood for something, I drop it in the playlist.

It's not a usb dac, but it's a computer source. Better, imho.

Way more important than the quality of the DAC is that you're electrically isolating the dac from the computer. I've got a CEC DA53, which is a great dac and has USB in, but I still prefer to feed it from the airport instead, so that I eliminate possible interference. It's a growth path that doesn't leave you stuck with a piece of equipment you won't want later, unlike most compromise gear.

Apple Airport Express is better than any usb source I've heard, if you're starting from itunes.

That's up to you I guess. I've used a dynahi directly out of my powerbook, and it sounded better than other options I had for listening at the time.

You'll definitely get improvement with a good amp, and upgrading the source later works fine.

That's a very unusual definition of the word second...second this quarter maybe.

It depends on the link I follow as to whether or not my cookies are honored. If I go to "www.head-case.org", no cookies are honored, but "head-case.org" and they are. And even then the cookies time out in 30 minutes or so.

Doesn't get rid of the bars, those are because of aspect ratio differences. Does increase the resolution from dvd resolution up to 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, depending on the dvd player.

Once you've recabled for balanced, switching connectors is easy. My preference for balanced is a 4pin xlr, and then I have adapters to male and female 3pin, as well as mini and 1/4".

It's like saying better spark plug wires are what make most of the difference comparing a shelby cobra to the ac ace. Sure, it uses better plug wires. It's also got a 427.

I think attributing the benefit of a push pull architecture to 3 oz of wire between the earcups and the amp is a bit of a stretch.

L3000 has more leather, and is either browner or greener, depending.

Does parallels give you access to the usb? I'd check, but my macbook is with my wife, in alaska.

I've heard this argument before used to say that hte best combination ever is the CD3000 + bada ph12 + eastsound. When you change 1 thing in a chain, and the sound gets worse, you shouldn't blame the things that don't change.

That won't affect current directivos, it just means they won't sell more. So really, get em while you can.

Just get the directivo, it's a great deal, and works well

That's cheaper than parts cost for the tooleaudio balanced max

Oh, the case he has is pretty impressive, excluding the missing front panel mounts...*grumble* The cases we got from you were for other uses.

That's using the transporter to drive your headphones, right? You should try it with an amp. Lean suggests impedance problems.

But if you like it, you can sell the lavry, and the amp costs you almost nothing.

I think you'd be crazy to get this without the dac. The headroom dacs are among the best values in audio. Even if it's only 99% of the lavry...

Yes, I blame you for the blockhead! I appreciate that you started the balanced dynamic headphone thing tho... What I've done (or rather had done) with my amp was 2 combo jacks and a 4pin between them.