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Conclusions

 

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plays what the computer sends it, since

We have no plans to sell our rather

 

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it has no controls of its own. The box

expensive CD (and SACD) players and

 

verosting.

has an Ethernet connector for printer

shove everything into the computer. Nor

 

Alternatives

sharing or setting up an ad hoc network.

will we stop reviewing (and recommend-

 

It costs US$129, or C$159.

ing) standalone music sources, both digi-

 

The cheapest we know of is from

The Roku Soundbridge M1000 has a

tal and analog. It is, however, possible to

 

Apple. The Airport Express looks like

feature set closer to that of the Squeeze-

get real high fidelity from a computer if

 

the little power supply that comes with

box, and costs $100 less. The M500, with

you know what you’re doing.

 

Apple laptops, and contains a Wi-Fi

a smaller, nearly unreadable, display is

And it’s probable that better devices

 

transmitter that will hook up to your

even cheaper. It won’t run Apple Lossless

yet (the Squeezebox 4, perhaps) will yield

 

local network, or directly to your com-

tracks unless (ironically) you download

even higher fidelity. It’s important to

 

puter if it has a Wi-Fi card.

Slim Devices’ software. The picture

understand that the digital signal from

 

 

shows an “M2000,” which appears to be

your original CD remains digital right

 

 

vaporware.

through the entire process, and finally

 

 

 

enters the analog domain only at your

 

 

 

stereo system. The acrobatics that your

 

 

 

computer, your Wi-Fi router and the

 

 

 

Squeezebox put it through are as noth-

 

 

We attempted to get a Soundbridge

ing compared to the manipulations that

 

 

for review, without success. Roku’s listed

go into the actual manufacture of the

 

 

Canadian distributor shows startlingly

Compact Disc itself. Even so, there’s a

 

 

high prices, and e-mails to its site bounce

better than even chance that the disc was

 

 

back. Roku told us it would “look into

mastered on a computer not unlike the

 

 

it,” but that was nearly a year ago. In the

one you own.

 

 

meantime we have had a reader report

We’ve been told, by the way, that we

 

Since it has no display, you configure

that the Soundbridge’s optical output

can obtain much better sound from the

 

it from your computer. You can then get

is poor. Since Roku will not or cannot

Squeezebox by replacing the tiny power

 

analog audio from it via a mini phone

supply a unit for review, we pretty much

brick that comes with it. Expect us to

 

plug, or you can get digital audio into

have to leave it at that.

take the hint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CROSSTALK

 

 

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Koss 76 manual Conclusions

76 specifications

The Koss 76 headphones are a notable addition to the world of audio technology, designed to offer listeners an immersive sound experience combined with comfort and convenience. Known for their exceptional sound quality, the Koss 76 headphones utilize a range of innovative features that set them apart in the competitive market of personal audio devices.

One of the standout features of the Koss 76 is its open-back design, which allows sound to travel freely in and out of the earcups. This design not only adds a sense of spaciousness to the audio but also contributes to a more natural listening experience. Users appreciate the open-back headphones for their ability to create a wide soundstage, making them ideal for critical listening and enjoying nuanced details in music, dialogue, and sound effects.

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