altbrewer

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How to shop for speakers?
Stanwal, I proofread my posts but missed the error in this one. Of course, I meant to say I used the MC275 in winter, not summer. Also, I would not expect the MC275 to drive any of these speakers to loud volumes, but only for quiet, mellow listeni... 
Audiophiles are older than dirt
Tube tester at the Rexall Drug Store.Shoe stores with x-ray machines for fitting shoes.So far, I'm still 100% older than dirt with everything that's been added. 
Hdtracks flacs at 96/24 but recognized as 44/16
Did you set the Audio MIDI setup to 96/24? It is in the Utilities folder. 
Squezebox + iTunes + FLAC
Oops, I forgot about the Squeezebox part of the equation. I don't believe the Squeezebox will pass 24/96 signals. It will downconvert them to 24/48. If you want to keep the 24/96 resolution, play them through iTunes on your computer. 
Squezebox + iTunes + FLAC
You can use Max to convert 24/96 FLAC files to 24/96 Apple lossless or 24/96 AIFF, which can be played through iTunes. If you are using digital output from the computer to an external DAC you will have to go into Audio MIDI Setup (in the Applicati... 
Flac conversion for ipod?
I agree, Max works well for this. Besides AIFF, Max can convert FLAC files to Apple Lossless and other formats that will work on an iPod.I have converted both 24/48 and 24/96 purchased FLAC files to Apple Lossless for playing through iTunes at bet... 
basis 1400 belt & cartridge
Try LPgear.com - $30.00 for a 1400 belt 
Amp sub crossover and a sub crossover
Set the Velodyne crossover to its highest frequency setting, letting the preamp take care of the crossover duties. 
Gain of Marantz PM-11S1 MC stage
Thanks to all of you who answered. I am amazed to receive such helpful advice so quickly.