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Post by DYohn on Aug 27, 2013 10:37:44 GMT -5
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Post by DYohn on Aug 27, 2013 10:44:25 GMT -5
And by the way, their new Foundation processor has a very Emotiva look to it. Hmm.
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Post by Porscheguy on Aug 27, 2013 10:44:32 GMT -5
How much is that thing, 4K-5K?
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Post by DYohn on Aug 27, 2013 10:45:31 GMT -5
How much is that thing, 4K-5K? $2500 for the digital version, $3500 with DAC built in. Emotiva should be able to do a similar version for at least a grand less. |
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Post by Porscheguy on Aug 27, 2013 10:48:18 GMT -5
I'm not sure what the point of it is. All you need is a NAS server and a decent DAC. You can do that for under $1000.00
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Post by Axis on Aug 27, 2013 10:54:11 GMT -5
I would love to have something like this. I would like something like this that I could load all my CD's and album's on as well. Everything I've looked at is either to complicated or the cost is more than I wish to spend. |
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Post by DYohn on Aug 27, 2013 10:54:28 GMT -5
I'm not sure what the point of it is. All you need is a NAS server and a decent DAC. You can do that for under $1000.00 Well, the point of any media player is to not have your NAS or computer in the listening room with their attendant noises. Network transmission from a remote server is the way to go if you want the best SQ. |
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Post by Jim on Aug 27, 2013 10:54:39 GMT -5
That Krell looks sharp. Although, it does kind of remind me of this...   |
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Post by DYohn on Aug 27, 2013 10:56:28 GMT -5
I would love to have somthing like this. I would like something like this that I could load all my CD's and album's on as well. Everything I've looked at is either to complicated or the cost is more than I wish to spend. The best performing and least expensive media server I've ever seen, and the one I use, is the Vortexbox. You can either buy one of their preassembled units or download their software free and convert an existing PC into a full-featured music server. Check them out. vortexbox.org/content/121-VortexBox-Appliance |
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Post by Porscheguy on Aug 27, 2013 10:56:50 GMT -5
I would love to have somthing like this. I would like something like this that I could load all my CD's and album's on as well. Everything I've looked at is either to complicated or the cost is more than I wish to spend. You can do that as simply as using iTunes on your computer. Burn everything in ALAC (lossless) so you have a one to one copy. You can then stream or hardwire to your system. Same thing in the end... |
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Post by Jim on Aug 27, 2013 10:58:00 GMT -5
How much is that thing, 4K-5K? $2500 for the digital version, $3500 with DAC built in. Emotiva should be able to do a similar version for at least a grand less. I'd say at least a grand less, probably more. If you figure 50% markup for retail (dealer) cost. |
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Post by DYohn on Aug 27, 2013 11:00:22 GMT -5
You can do that as simply as using iTunes on your computer. Burn everything in ALAC (lossless) so you have a one to one copy. You can then stream or hardwire to your system. Same thing in the end... It's all about the noise. If you have any device n your music room that has a fan then it can add noise to the system. You really do not want computers in the music room unless they are fanless. Yes, there are plenty of ways to do this. I'm currently using an AppleTV and a Squeezebox to stream from my Vortexbox. But I happen to like the all-in-one Krell solution, plus I bet their DAC is killer. I'll wait to see if Emotiva has something similar coming soon, but if not then the Krell unit will be in my system by year's end. |
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Post by ludi on Aug 27, 2013 11:01:23 GMT -5
I would love to have somthing like this. I would like something like this that I could load all my CD's and album's on as well. Everything I've looked at is either to complicated or the cost is more than I wish to spend. You can do that as simply as using iTunes on your computer. Burn everything in ALAC (lossless) so you have a one to one copy. You can then stream or hardwire to your system. Same thing in the end... That is exactly my setup, and it works well. I'm using a Windows 8 PC with an external hard disk of 2TB with an USB3 connections, I use WiFi-N for connection. |
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Post by Porscheguy on Aug 27, 2013 11:01:56 GMT -5
I'm not sure what the point of it is. All you need is a NAS server and a decent DAC. You can do that for under $1000.00 Well, the point of any media player is to not have your NAS or computer in the listening room with their attendant noises. Network transmission from a remote server is the way to go if you want the best SQ. My NAS server is a 2 TB Apple Time Capsule/Router that is completely silent. It then streams to my system for 2 channel either in my theater or upstairs in the living room. The Kitchen, bedroom, garage are handled with Sonos Play Fives, and the 3 season porch is a Sonos Zone Amp and two Emo outdoor speakers. It all sounds fabulous. My NAS Server and Sonos Ethernet Bridge  |
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Post by DYohn on Aug 27, 2013 11:03:43 GMT -5
Well, the point of any media player is to not have your NAS or computer in the listening room with their attendant noises. Network transmission from a remote server is the way to go if you want the best SQ. My NAS server is a 2 TB Apple Time Capsule/Router that is completely silent. It then streams to my system for 2 channel either in my theater or upstairs in the living room. The Kitchen, bedroom, garage are handled with Sonos Play Fives and the 3 season porch in a Sonos Zone Amp and two Emo outdoor speakers. It all sounds fabulous. That's cool. Like I said, there are plenty of ways to skin the cat. I happen to like the idea of the Krell solution, and like I said initially I hope Emotiva follows through with something similar... |
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Post by Axis on Aug 27, 2013 11:08:34 GMT -5
I would love to have somthing like this. I would like something like this that I could load all my CD's and album's on as well. Everything I've looked at is either to complicated or the cost is more than I wish to spend. You can do that as simply as using iTunes on your computer. Burn everything in ALAC (lossless) so you have a one to one copy. You can then stream or hardwire to your system. Same thing in the end... I would like something stand alone with no keyboard, no mouse. Another piece of audio gear that resides along with my other audio gear. |
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Post by monkumonku on Aug 27, 2013 11:10:13 GMT -5
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Post by DYohn on Aug 27, 2013 11:17:29 GMT -5
You can do that as simply as using iTunes on your computer. Burn everything in ALAC (lossless) so you have a one to one copy. You can then stream or hardwire to your system. Same thing in the end... I would like something stand alone with no keyboard, no mouse. Another piece of audio gear that resides along with my other audio gear. Like I said, check the Vortexbox appliance link. |
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Post by Porscheguy on Aug 27, 2013 11:19:49 GMT -5
Yes, Vortexbox is very cool....
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Post by ÈlTwo on Aug 27, 2013 11:28:44 GMT -5
What's all this talk about the Krell (hey, am I in these photos  )? THIS is the Krell machine:  You do have to be careful, this unit can get very, very HOT:  |
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