What sound source (media) are you using?

hypertone
hypertone Posts: 150
edited September 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
I'm curious as to what you all are using as a main sound source? Redbook CD, SACD, Vinyl, Squeezebox (.wav, flac), MP3, etc?
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited August 2007
    Redbook CD
    Michael ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    edited August 2007
    SACD and CD
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited August 2007
    HDCD, XRCD, SACD, Vinyl, Redbook, DVD-A and that's it. They are not listed in order of preference. All of the aforementioned formats I run have their own advantages and drawbacks, unfortunately. My favorite top two are Vinyl and SACD for accuracy in playback [given a good recording].
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • blakeh
    blakeh Posts: 491
    edited August 2007
    I'd say I listen to 98% redbook CDs that I've encoded into FLAC format. Occasionally I'll listen to vinyl that I've converted to FLAC, but that's rare.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited August 2007
    Redbook CD. I have maybe 5 HDCD's too.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    Keiko wrote: »
    CD, SACD, DVD-A, MP3 and Vinyl.
    +1 same here
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • frreo1
    frreo1 Posts: 73
    edited August 2007
    SACD, DVD Audio, Music DVD's, and CD (not necessarily in that order). I'm using a Denon 5910, and that provides outstanding sound. The on-board DAC's are pretty nice, and for mulit channel (SACD, DVD), fire wire out is the way to go.
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  • woofiepaws
    woofiepaws Posts: 215
    edited August 2007
    CDs ripped to Apple Lossless fed to Apple TV or Squeezebox. I find I do about 10 times more listening this way.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,775
    edited August 2007
    Cd's stored on my Yamaha CDR-HD1500, 300GB drive.
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited August 2007
    CD, LP, SACD, SDA-A. Anything but mp3.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited August 2007
    Vinyl 95%. Redbook & SACD fill in the remaining 5%. This is going to change though since I've gone over to the dark side!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited August 2007
    BOSE wave radio going thru my CJ. Ah, the joy of such good music!!! :D
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited August 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    This is going to change though since I've gone over to the dark side!

    I'm dreaming...in a parallel universe....shouldn't have taken the red pill...feel a grabber coming on...must get back to reality...:D
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  • Yashu
    Yashu Posts: 772
    edited August 2007
    PC: uncompressed files and high bitrate lossy files, and occasionally vinyl.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited August 2007
    Redbook cd and an occasional mp3 (only on the office rig).

    Also occasionally digital music from cable (Music Choice) mostly for background when I'm doing other stuff.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • hypertone
    hypertone Posts: 150
    edited August 2007
    Thanks for the input. I have the feeling the redbook CD is a dying format, but that Is what I'm using primarily for home and car audio. My car deck plays mp3, but I play mainly CD quality in it. At home I'm mainly playing CD. On my computer I'm gradually changing my collection from mp3 to flac . Eventually I'd like to get a Squeezebox and perhaps a turntable. I've also thought about getting a reel to reel and recording some CD's to that. Is anyone using reel to reel? I've found a Revox unit for $125. I know that reel to reels can sound damn good if you record to them with a little bit of clipping, it can really color the sound in a good way.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited August 2007
    hypertone wrote: »
    I've found a Revox unit for $125. I know that reel to reels can sound damn good if you record to them with a little bit of clipping, it can really color the sound in a good way.

    schwarcw and others!
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited August 2007
    LP 70%
    Redbook CD 20%
    R2R 5%
    Cassette 5%
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited August 2007
    Only CDs
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2007
    tuner
    CD's
    vinyl
    SACD








    8-track :eek:

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  • Spacedeckman
    Spacedeckman Posts: 96
    edited August 2007
    80% + vinyl, the rest redbook CD

    Mark
    System:

    VPI Scout/Benz Ace
    Sutherland PH2000
    Arcam CD72
    Yamaha DVD-CX1 (primarily for CD..26 lbs, all BB D/A)
    Audioprism Mantissa w/Reference PS
    Parasound HCA750 (temporary)
    Audiovector M1 Signatures
    Kimber 4TC x 2
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  • thejck
    thejck Posts: 849
    edited August 2007
    mp3 192Kbps and up and internet radio in 128kbps. yeah thats right and stop hating. i got a long way to go to become an audiophile. but i come here in peace. I still need a DAC...:)
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited August 2007
    I use all the formats: 33 1/3, 45, 78, 7", 10", 12"... :)
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited August 2007
    If I can plug it in, I'm listening to it.
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited August 2007
    WMA and Redbook CD.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited August 2007
    8 track ****....
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  • john22614
    john22614 Posts: 214
    edited August 2007
    mostly upgraded internet radio i subscribe to for 5 bucks a month on iTunes broadcast at 192k compression and some almost lossless quality iTunes I buy individually for a buck thiry.....I think CD's are dying on the vine......seriously doubt that i'll ever buy any more.....i have most of mine already on my mac which i broadcast to my rig using airport express
    B&W 804s mains
    B&W HTM4 center
    Polk PSW 1000 sub
    Outlaw 990 Pre Amp
    Anthem MCA 30 Amp
    Monitor Radius 180 surrounds
    Audiosource Stereo Amp for surrounds
    Denon 2910 Universal DVD/SACD Player
    Comcast DVR
    Pioneer Elite 42" Plasma 940 HD
    Harmony Universal Remote
    Blue Jeans interconnects and biwires
    Itunes Air Express
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited August 2007
    FLAC via a SB3, PC, or DAP.

    Every couple of weeks I will throw in a DVD-A, SACD, or concert DVD for some variety.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited August 2007
    Vinyl - 70%
    CD - 20%
    SACD 10%

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited August 2007
    Sacd,,CD,,VINYL:)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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