# Forums **URL:** https://forum.psaudio.com/c/everything-else/forums/71.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.psaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.psaudio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.psaudio.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Mac Mini - USB-A or USB-C out to DAC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/mac-mini-usb-a-or-usb-c-out-to-dac/19468)
**Author:** [@c.harksen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/c.harksen)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/mac-mini-usb-a-or-usb-c-out-to-dac/19468 "2023-01-14T22:56:08Z")
Just upgraded to a Mac Mini for streaming and music storage. It has USB-A and USB-C outs. I used USB-A with my old Mac (USB-C wasn’t built-in then) to DAC. Any benefit to switching to the USB-C out? I have noticed there … --- ## [Portable rig showcase](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/portable-rig-showcase/15130)
**Author:** [@bassaholic](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/bassaholic)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/portable-rig-showcase/15130 "2023-01-07T02:26:56Z")
Let’s see those portable rigs! My light-heavy system running at home now off pc- sounds awesome off iPhone with the CCK too. Chord Mojo into ALO Audio Continental v5 tube stage- into HD800S, Dan Clark Ether-C, or Camp… --- ## [What happened to my friend system. Mystery](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-happened-to-my-friend-system-mystery/31710)
**Author:** [@brian.fitterman](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/brian.fitterman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-happened-to-my-friend-system-mystery/31710 "2023-01-02T20:17:28Z")
Inhave a friend who changed his speakers fronts and center from Salk to Focals. He went with Sopra 2 and matching center. When he packed up the Salks he moved the big amp for the fronts and center to between them from t… --- ## [I haven't seen anyone post about this](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-havent-seen-anyone-post-about-this/31336)
**Author:** [@msimanyi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/msimanyi)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2022, 6:06pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-havent-seen-anyone-post-about-this/31336 "2022-12-05T18:06:53Z")
But it’s happening on my office computer and my home computers and iPads. The little “PS Audio” Icon at the upper left corner of the forums hasn’t been available for at least four or five days now. Instead of the PS Au… --- ## [Your Best Value Bargain Audio Purchase](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-best-value-bargain-audio-purchase/29940)
**Author:** [@minnesotafats](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/minnesotafats)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-best-value-bargain-audio-purchase/29940 "2022-11-04T19:59:55Z")
Wondering out of all your components what do you feel was your best value purchase? My guess is it would be a used purchase but doesn’t have to be. Mine actually isn’t a component. I go to about a hundred live shows a … --- ## [Forum Glossary](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/forum-glossary/30818)
**Author:** [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/forum-glossary/30818 "2022-10-22T05:58:07Z")
I know that there is a list of audiophile words in Pauls’s book, the Audiophile Guide The Stereo. I’m wondering if there is general consensus about certain aspects. In this forum a few members are using words to describ… --- ## [Username change](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/username-change/30573)
**Author:** [@Apollo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Apollo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/username-change/30573 "2022-09-25T13:42:49Z")
Can the Mod change my user name to Apollo (@Apollo). Thank you in advance! --- ## [Darren And Duncan podcast](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/darren-and-duncan-podcast/29630)
**Author:** [@mikepueblo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mikepueblo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/darren-and-duncan-podcast/29630 "2022-09-16T18:56:44Z")
Anyone know why the long absence of the Darren and Duncan weekly podcast? Just wondering --- ## [\[Help Noob\] How to connect Vintage Receiver/Amp to Modern Subwoofer](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-noob-how-to-connect-vintage-receiver-amp-to-modern-subwoofer/29633)
**Author:** [@AlphaWolf627](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/AlphaWolf627)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-noob-how-to-connect-vintage-receiver-amp-to-modern-subwoofer/29633 "2022-07-08T22:12:19Z")
I have no idea if this is the right place for this but after watching some of PS Audio’s videos I figured I’d give this forum a shot. I have a Quadraflex 575 receiver hooked up to some passive Jamo S 803 speakers. I hav… --- ## [DSD? is it](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd-is-it/29400)
**Author:** [@peterthebutcher](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/peterthebutcher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 1:38pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsd-is-it/29400 "2022-06-17T13:38:01Z")
I have been a member of this forum for many years now. Its always polite (I know, weird for a forum like that). But a lot of the guys there are “semi/professional/ sound engineers”. This DSD malarky caught my eye, and go… --- ## [Static sound while playing 24/96 after upgrade to Sunlight V2 for DSJ](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/static-sound-while-playing-24-96-after-upgrade-to-sunlight-v2-for-dsj/29252)
**Author:** [@simon7737](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/simon7737)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/static-sound-while-playing-24-96-after-upgrade-to-sunlight-v2-for-dsj/29252 "2022-06-04T10:04:23Z")
Hi, I just upgrade the firmware to Sunlight V.2 for the DSJ, I realize sometimes it has static sound when I am playing 24/96. So I go back to Sunlight V.1, everything seems fine. Please tell me it’s the firmware problem… --- ## [Stella Phono Preamplifier](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stella-phono-preamplifier/29194)
**Author:** [@Clive197](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Clive197)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/stella-phono-preamplifier/29194 "2022-05-28T13:48:16Z")
I have very recently taken deliver of a Stella Phono Preamplifier and am delighted with the sound quality that I’m getting but one small negative with quality control on this high end product is the finish of the casewor… --- ## [Experiances with JJ high performance tubes for BHK pre and M1200 monoblocks](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/experiances-with-jj-high-performance-tubes-for-bhk-pre-and-m1200-monoblocks/29023)
**Author:** [@Brett1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Brett1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2022, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/experiances-with-jj-high-performance-tubes-for-bhk-pre-and-m1200-monoblocks/29023 "2022-05-15T14:18:40Z")
Can anyone share their experience using matched and balanced low noise JJ High Performance 12AU7/ECC82 tubes in the BHK pre-amp, and M1200 amps? Looking for very good non-Russian tubes for the preamp and monoblocks. Th… --- ## [Music Streamer suggestions?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/music-streamer-suggestions/23617)
**Author:** [@jpg55](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jpg55)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/music-streamer-suggestions/23617 "2022-04-09T12:27:08Z")
Hello ! I am looking for suggestions on what music streamer I can use in my main system. The streamer would be fed into my PS DSD. Currently, on my second system I am using a Bluesound Vault 2 that uses a Schiit Gungnir… --- ## [I’m making a true crime feature film and trying to get audio/HT enthusiasts to come on board](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-m-making-a-true-crime-feature-film-and-trying-to-get-audio-ht-enthusiasts-to-come-on-board/27826)
**Author:** [@emailists](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/emailists)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/i-m-making-a-true-crime-feature-film-and-trying-to-get-audio-ht-enthusiasts-to-come-on-board/27826 "2022-03-02T20:36:28Z")
Aside from being an audiophile, my other passion is making feature film. I’m a professional filmmaker by trade but now it’s time to tell one of my own stories. I’m hoping audio and home theater enthusiasts will help m… --- ## [Budget (less than $3K) System Photos](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/budget-less-than-3k-system-photos/27610)
**Author:** [@minnesotafats](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/minnesotafats)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2022, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/budget-less-than-3k-system-photos/27610 "2022-02-20T12:49:45Z")
Hi Folks: I am starting this thread because I think it is our duty as fellow audiophiles to get other folks interested into listening to good audio. With that in mind I was hoping we could have a system photo thread s… --- ## [What if... Opus codec with a 96KHz or more PCM file interpreted at 48KHz?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-if-opus-codec-with-a-96khz-or-more-pcm-file-interpreted-at-48khz/25900)
**Author:** [@plaudiofeel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/plaudiofeel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-if-opus-codec-with-a-96khz-or-more-pcm-file-interpreted-at-48khz/25900 "2021-12-18T15:52:31Z")
The Opus codec converts high-definition files to 48 KHz. I understand the reasons, but… :unamused: Now, suppose we have a high-definition WAV file (sampled at 96, 192 or 384 KHz). Then, what if the header of the file ge… --- ## [What is the effect of lightning on equipment?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-is-the-effect-of-lightning-on-equipment/26270)
**Author:** [@heatherdoug](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/heatherdoug)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-is-the-effect-of-lightning-on-equipment/26270 "2021-12-08T15:42:34Z")
I have a PS Audio SACD player and DSD DAC which I leave powered up but on stand-by all the time. After lightening storms, sometimes the functions have become scrambled, but thankfully returned after switching off and on … --- ## [Thanks for the format update](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/thanks-for-the-format-update/25937)
**Author:** [@Palouse](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Palouse)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/thanks-for-the-format-update/25937 "2021-12-01T20:46:22Z")
The new look is great, just need to get my muscle memory in tune! Many thanks! --- ## [Why HiFi? What does HiFi mean to an Audiophile ft KEF REL Acoustics PS Audio Audioquest IsoAcoustics(PS Audio content)](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/why-hifi-what-does-hifi-mean-to-an-audiophile-ft-kef-rel-acoustics-ps-audio-audioquest-isoacoustics-ps-audio-content/25986)
**Author:** [@fritsveer-2](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/fritsveer-2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/why-hifi-what-does-hifi-mean-to-an-audiophile-ft-kef-rel-acoustics-ps-audio-audioquest-isoacoustics-ps-audio-content/25986 "2021-11-15T13:02:26Z")
--- ## [Using Matrix Audio X-SPDIF 2 with Oppo 105 and DSr](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-matrix-audio-x-spdif-2-with-oppo-105-and-dsr/25304)
**Author:** [@angela222](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/angela222)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/using-matrix-audio-x-spdif-2-with-oppo-105-and-dsr/25304 "2021-09-21T02:41:01Z")
First off, im bit confused by what this device does or can’t do. Does it simply upgrades the quality of the resolution, most notably if using it in a DSr linage? I am primarily using my Oppo as a music server; I’ve been… --- ## [Jim's floating records](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/jims-floating-records/25190)
**Author:** [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2021, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/jims-floating-records/25190 "2021-09-04T22:27:25Z")
Ok, what you think you know is wrong: Today Jim and the always stunning Marge had me over for lunch and for Jim to show me his new “amazing thing”. He was playing records on his VPI Classic Signature with their Fatbast… --- ## [What trueisms have you learned over the years about HiFi?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-trueisms-have-you-learned-over-the-years-about-hifi/24156)
**Author:** [@Gary\_M](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Gary_M)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/what-trueisms-have-you-learned-over-the-years-about-hifi/24156 "2021-08-20T01:12:15Z")
Everything matters Trust your ears All stereo equipment needs to be broken-in, including cabling You can’t spend enough time dialing in your room, speakers, and listening position You never really know what a piece o… --- ## [Help Us Improve the Forum!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-us-improve-the-forum/1385)
**Author:** [@SF](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/SF)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2021, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-us-improve-the-forum/1385 "2021-08-10T03:25:29Z")
Has anyone else noticed that the list of unread posts has an inconsistency in the display? If there’s only one new post on a topic, the list MIGHT or MIGHT NOT display a button on the right side. This is something that… --- ## [Music player recommendations for iphone](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/music-player-recommendations-for-iphone/24199)
**Author:** [@Sohail](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Sohail)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/music-player-recommendations-for-iphone/24199 "2021-06-21T17:17:41Z")
I am looking for a music player app for the iphone to play saved files similar to how an ipod would work. Ability to create playlists, play be genre, etc. Any recommendations? --- ## [PSA Print ads](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/psa-print-ads/24053)
**Author:** [@mazarine1643](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mazarine1643)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/psa-print-ads/24053 "2021-06-08T17:44:04Z")
In the July 2021 issue of Stereo Review, PSA has a 2 page ad with a smiling Kevin Briggs, the topic of which is the PSA Trade-In program. I seem to be missing a logic thread with regard to what precisely ‘THIS’ is. On th… --- ## [My name needs fixin'](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/my-name-needs-fixin/23856)
**Author:** [@flenser55](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/flenser55)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/my-name-needs-fixin/23856 "2021-05-28T00:39:41Z")
My username is “flenser55”, my name is “Chris Weber”, and my postings show up as “Rebecca”. Huh? Can someone fix this? Thanks! – Chris --- ## [How can i have my account destroyed?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-can-i-have-my-account-destroyed/23473)
**Author:** [@anon37105325](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/anon37105325)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-can-i-have-my-account-destroyed/23473 "2021-05-05T14:32:58Z")
I can’t close it myself --- ## [For your viewing pleasure](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/for-your-viewing-pleasure/23387)
**Author:** [@winston007](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/winston007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/for-your-viewing-pleasure/23387 "2021-04-30T12:29:24Z")
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**Author:** [@Craig\_Burgess](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Craig_Burgess)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-do-i-embed-a-youtube-video-in-a-post/22925 "2021-04-04T13:55:02Z")
I tried the instructions in Paul’s May 2014 post (copy and paste the URL and substitute a “v” for the “s” in “https”) and it didn’t work. I assume the forum software has maybe changed since then. So what simple process … [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/c/everything-else/forums/71.md) [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/c/everything-else/forums/71.md?page=2)