How to Get the Most Enjoyment from Your Awesome Mark Levinson Sound System
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I have several aif files now given the recommendations, but my car won't read the stick. Do I have to convert these files? Thanks so much.
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It looks like the Lexus infotainment system doesn't support that format. There's a discussion in this thread.
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Thsnk you. I downloaded again in ALAC format. It worked and sounds stunning. Thanks for the HD tracks referral.
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Page 158 of the Navigation manual lists the compatible file formats.
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I have a loaner ES today - not for mine but for my wife's RX which is in for service. This ES has the base audio system so now that I have a basis for comparison, man is that system inferior to the ML.
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In the phone app, if you swipe up on the song playing at the bottom of the screen it will open a new, larger window for that song. Then click on the ULTRA HD icon and the resolution will show.
I think I read on the Amazon Music forum that the iPhone OS limits audio playback to 24/48 but there is a work around to get it to play full resolution. I'll post about that when I learn more.
For example: Heart of Gold by Neil Young is 24/192 but the device capability says 24/48 and it's currently playing at 24/48.
I think I read on the Amazon Music forum that the iPhone OS limits audio playback to 24/48 but there is a work around to get it to play full resolution. I'll post about that when I learn more.
For example: Heart of Gold by Neil Young is 24/192 but the device capability says 24/48 and it's currently playing at 24/48.
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Well if you wanted the best quality possible, you'd bypass the headunit Processor/ conversion and use AUX connection.
Streaming services are inferior quality and so is USB with car infotainment.
I wouldn't recommend settings until I run a frequency sweep with an RTA or Microphone.
Julio Iglesias - Caruso
Dire straights - Money for nothing
Queen - who wants to live forever
Mariah Carey - I still believe
Streaming services are inferior quality and so is USB with car infotainment.
I wouldn't recommend settings until I run a frequency sweep with an RTA or Microphone.
Julio Iglesias - Caruso
Dire straights - Money for nothing
Queen - who wants to live forever
Mariah Carey - I still believe
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Are you assuming that AUX bypasses all processing and is purely in the analog domain? I've never seen any mention of a pure direct or direct mode where all DSP processing is bypassed. Another thing to consider is the quality of the DAC within the head unit and its published specs. That will determine how good your music sounds coming from high quality digital files on a USB.
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Are you assuming that AUX bypasses all processing and is purely in the analog domain? I've never seen any mention of a pure direct or direct mode where all DSP processing is bypassed. Another thing to consider is the quality of the DAC within the head unit and its published specs. That will determine how good your music sounds coming from high quality digital files on a USB.
I believe you'd lose some DSP function of the headunit via aux. But your media player equalizer would work fine. The system is not neutral, it has its own sound signature imbedded already that can only be tweaked with equalizer and not turned off.
With Aux you'll be able to play higher bit rate and quality content than what the head unit is capable of with less conversion by the DAC.
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I'm sure I'm not the only one here that has no idea what they are talking about
My ML system sounds just fine
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Depends on the streaming service, doesn't it?
What are you talking about? I'm getting fantastic sound using the USB!
Also, the DAC is just one component in the chain that affects sound quality and may not be the weakest link.
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Well let's just say if the headunit was the weakest link in the signal chain. Due to inferior electrical components or Dac.
You'd have better quality via aux connection from something such as a LG V phone or discreet audiophile grade player. Better spec components, Higher bit rate playback, and better measuring components inside with only one D/A conversion needed.
USB connection would rely on the headunits DAC and limitations it may have. I'm sure they didn't put high quality components inside. Just the minimum Chinese electronics that they saw fit.
You'd have better quality via aux connection from something such as a LG V phone or discreet audiophile grade player. Better spec components, Higher bit rate playback, and better measuring components inside with only one D/A conversion needed.
USB connection would rely on the headunits DAC and limitations it may have. I'm sure they didn't put high quality components inside. Just the minimum Chinese electronics that they saw fit.
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I'm sure they didn't put high quality components inside. Just the minimum Chinese electronics that they saw fit.
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