Recent content by NoobAmplifier

And this is a condensed version of what my searching has turned up; for every non-answer, two opposites ;)

I've done plenty of research on this one but seem unable to find a definitive answer... For music, I simply stream from Idagio (flac) and Google Music (high). I do not use TIDAL, nor do I download and play high res audio files from iTunes or another player. I have a MacBook Air connected...

Yes, I keep reading that the DACs on Macs are "pretty good" but I'd love some actual numbers. Honestly, I was a bit surprised to learn the audiophile community doesn't have these numbers at the ready as they are so ubiquitous. Imagine walking into a coffee shop and seeing a dozen people with...

Forgive me if this has already been accomplished, but has anyone measured the 3.5mm out on a MacBook Pro or Air? I'm kickstarting my audiophile habit after a 20 year hiatus and have good headphones and and an amp, but am unsure of the gains going from laptop out to external DAC. Bonus...