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Best way to import my Sony Jukebox CDs to PC?
There's good news and there's bad news. The good news is that its easy and simpler then you think. The bad news is that you are going to have to take each CD out of the Jukebox and put it into your computers CDROM drive. The good news is that you ... 
The Most Minimal System
Why not actually be minimalist and run your SB3 directly into your ATCs or Mackies or...Use the very clean digital volume control on the SB3.Forget about another player unless you have a large library of titles. If the experience of (virtually)eve... 
Modern day female jazz recommendations
Terrific thread going on over at Asylum on this very same subject. Some tremendous recommendations.http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/music/messages/15/153386.html 
It's been said before, but I'll say it again...
I do agree with Chadnliz - lots of times those don't net outEven more mysterious to me is the number of buyers who can't be bothered to take the time to confirm receipt or leave feedback - when I am selling I make it clear that I will leave feedba... 
Squeezebox 3
Yes, it is the same unit. Slim Devices was recently purchased by Logitech. So far there have been no announcements about new products, changes etc.Great product - great support. Go for it. 
Parts Connexion
Had their Musical Fidelity TriVista DAC - phenomenal and terrific people to do business with. 
Optic single mode cable AT&T style
this is a fine cable but it has different ends then a standard Toslink - in other words your equipment is either designed to handle it or will not. I have one if you are interested 
What other hobby or hobbies do you have?
gardening - especially orchids, bromeliads and cactus/succulentssailboat racing - makes this look reasonablephotography - having grown up in silver with lab dependencies, I love the whole digital darkroom thingcooking and wine - why bother trying ... 
A simple request---Please pack audio gear well.
Jeff Rowland Design Group (JRDG) do ship in ATA (Air Transport Association) flight cases. Compared to cardboard boxes with inserts these are relatively bullet-proof and certainly much longer lived since they are designed for re-use.I "roadshowed" ... 
A simple request---Please pack audio gear well.
Double check on the UPS angle. Last I read on these respected pages, the UPS stores are individually owned and operated - there is no uniform standard for packing or charges.More important is that once you turn your precious toys over to the UPS s... 
Best digital cable $300 or under new or used?
Look for a used Stealth Varidig - the original not the new one which is well beyond the $300 mark... True 75ohm and awesome 
Need list of 92db speakers and above.
check out the Wellborne Labs site - he maintains a list of SET friendly speakers 
Mapleshade brass tubedampers
I guess I was lucky, I got the mapleshade on and later off with no ill effect... but it is kind of a kluge with the grounding strap etcsince then I have learned (through reading the commentary of my learned compatriots here and inmates at the asyl... 
Cost no Object but Small Room
One more for the Merlins in a 12x16x10 room. But the room treatment is critical - especially if you literally will only have the rig and a chair LOL 
what exactly does a zobel network do?
At least as I have seen it practiced with my Merlins, the Zoebel has to do with presenting a more uniform load to the amp. Wikipedia says that: "Some loudspeaker crossover designs include Zobel networks wired across the tweeter (high frequency) dr...