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Squeezebox Duet + inexpensive stand alone server
After long research I went the VortexBox route. Will have it up and running next week.Loved the tailored aspect to my audio needs, great value and the forum support. Also wanted to support this audiophile effort!Does anyone use it wireless?Any hin... 
Squeezebox Duet + inexpensive stand alone server
Love your Zino reccomendation. What specs will I need over the basic model . I'll go for 1TB storage. Any other upgrades beneficial or is the rest marketing?Audio only usage for me. 
CD vs. Vinyl
Whoah......a 7 figure system...let's hear about that! 
Logitech Touch vs Duet
What are the "fidelity reasons" for the move to PS Audio Bridge. Can you run the Bridge side by side with the Duet? 
Anyone tried DSPeaker 8033 DSP Subwoofer EQ?
Great link for which many thanks! Almost more info than I wanted or needed! 
First toe dip into the digital stream
Thank you for all the advice. thought it was time for an update.My G5 fried its new hard drive as some of the capacitors were faulty ...missed the recall back in '08....so that got recycled.Back to my PC and now happily ripping with corrections an... 
First toe dip into the digital stream
Great advice. Many thanks.What does anyone know of Max as a ripper for MAC?I would like to rip at a high quality so that I only ever do it once.Is there a noticeable difference between Apple Lossless and other higher levels of ripping a CD?How doe... 
Well recorded records ... what are your picks?
2 that unexpectedly blew me away with quality and music....XTC - Apple Venus Volume 1Elvis Costello - All this Useless BeautyGreat thread. 
Linn Majik vs Wakonda.LK85
Dpitone's advice is good. What's your source? 
DALI Euphonia MS5 in smaller room
Tim, I see you are selling the 242's. Did you try them active or with a sub? What is their replacement? 
Record Cleaning Machine Fluid
I use the Groovmaster with great success.First I steam which the Groovmaster makes really easy.Todd the Vinyl Junkie recommended Oxiclean which I'm using for the really water damaged LP's (paper attached and visible growths!).I just mix mild solut... 
Walker Audio Prelude LP Cleaning Solution
What about a "mold" that might grow on a water or damp damaged LP? Might that be a material that could be attacked by such an enzyme? 
Walker Audio Prelude LP Cleaning Solution
Crem1,Thankyou! Finally someone clearly explains the steam cleaning process and effect.I bought myself a small hand-held cleaner but am concerned with 2 things:1. How close to place the nozzle of the cleaner to the vinyl? (The nozzle is 4"wide by ... 
tracking force problem
Try swinging the arm away from the platter temporarily. This allows you to create a separate platform next to the platter on which you can set the weighing machine at the same level as the platter.I have a really cheap Haddaways (e-bay seller) ele... 
Record Cleaning Machine Fluid
Is the order:1. Vinyl Zyme2. RRL Deep Cleaner3. RRL Vinyl Wash ?Or is the Vinyl Zyme in between the 2 RRL applications?Anyone recommend a really good brush for a diluted detergent wash, as a very first step ahead of the above, if the vinyl is so d...