macca63
26-09-2011, 08:42
Hi all
On the advice of the forum I now have a Caiman Gatorized - I picked it up from Stan's place yesterday evening (an interesting and clever guy!)
Connected it to my CD deck via Coax and my Macbook via USB and - WOW! - what a difference! An instant increase in frequencies, rounder firmer bass and crisper treble and crystal clear midrange. The overall sound is warm and very much like vinyl (high praise indeed!)
I have to say that I found myself feeling a little confused though - I think maybe as it's a sound quality I'm not used to without any noise - almost reminiscent of Dolby C / DBX but with more space for the music. Vinyl, of course has a higher sound floor and there are inevitable pops, surface noise and tiny scratches.
I have to say, though, that I'm delighted with my new sound - I sat there for hours last night inwardly marveling at it. I tried Spotify, Soundcloud, iTunes and CD's - all sounded fantastic.
So, many thanks to the forum and, of course, Stanley Beresford.
Lastly, what advice on a network drive and how to I access / control music files easily?
All the best
Tony
On the advice of the forum I now have a Caiman Gatorized - I picked it up from Stan's place yesterday evening (an interesting and clever guy!)
Connected it to my CD deck via Coax and my Macbook via USB and - WOW! - what a difference! An instant increase in frequencies, rounder firmer bass and crisper treble and crystal clear midrange. The overall sound is warm and very much like vinyl (high praise indeed!)
I have to say that I found myself feeling a little confused though - I think maybe as it's a sound quality I'm not used to without any noise - almost reminiscent of Dolby C / DBX but with more space for the music. Vinyl, of course has a higher sound floor and there are inevitable pops, surface noise and tiny scratches.
I have to say, though, that I'm delighted with my new sound - I sat there for hours last night inwardly marveling at it. I tried Spotify, Soundcloud, iTunes and CD's - all sounded fantastic.
So, many thanks to the forum and, of course, Stanley Beresford.
Lastly, what advice on a network drive and how to I access / control music files easily?
All the best
Tony