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| Downsampling Apple Lossless files for iPod " ... wondering if anyone knows a script or piece of software to batch-downsize a music library to use on an iPod. I ripped all my CDs lossless ..."JRiver Media Center can do that. | |
| Is it ok to buy a 20 yr old line conditioner from 10-19-15: BeavisBe careful. MOSFETs protect upstream components well when new. However, they are limited in number of surges they can sustain. MOSFETs? What do they have to do with surge protection?Perhaps you're thinking of MOVs? They are a varis... | |
| Low Voltage Issues- Power Conditioner? 10-17-15: SchubertLots of regulations are never enforced .Electric utilities are often unaware of service problems until the customer informs them. If the company is unresponsive, it can be effective to file a complaint with your state regulator. | |
| Low Voltage Issues- Power Conditioner? Dhcod, how low is your voltage? In the US, your electric utility is required to deliver power within certain parameters. Typically, that's around 120VAC + or - 5%.As Brownsfan noted, most power conditioners don't compensate for voltage problems, a... | |
| "All Things Must Pass"-Tower Records Documentary That was a great Tower Records, Czarivey! And, it had a great sound system, too. | |
| Tube Watts vs. Solid State Watts - Any credence? 10-10-15: Czarivey"tube amps have no bass hence it's power mostly applied towards mids and highs while the solid state amps go full range."You couldn't be more mistaken! In fact, some tube amplifiers are known for their excellent LF response. | |
| AC POWER DISTRIBUTOR/POWER CABLE VERSUS DEDICATED 10-09-15: YogiboyA dedicated 20 amp (2400 watts) circuit is more than enough foranything you would ever use ... One amp = 120 watts,so you can do the math andyou will see that you will never need any more than that.Oh no, this is completely mistak... | |
| AC POWER DISTRIBUTOR/POWER CABLE VERSUS DEDICATED What kind of equipment do you have that requires a 30A line? That's unusually high for home use. | |
| Otari or Technics Reel-to-Reel ? 10-06-15: DopogueCleeds, the Otari can indeed "do both." There's a switch atop the headstack ... "Thanks! I stand corrected. What model Otari are you referring to? | |
| Otari or Technics Reel-to-Reel ? The Otari can be purchased for either half - or quarter-track, but it can't do both, IIRC; Technics did make machines that played both formats. But both Otari and Technics are better machines than the TEACs, imo.The Tandberg TD-20A and TD-20SE are... | |
| Whats wrong What kind of turntable? How old is it? More info would be helpful. | |
| Who has some history with the Bryston phono stage? Audio Advisor is a Bryston dealer and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Why not order a BP1.5 from them? Given that you already have a power supply for the Bryston, it could be financially advantageous to stick with Bryston, rather than buy an... | |
| TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS 09-29-15: Jw_dewdneyJust goes to show that sentimentality trumps 'ears' every time. It's practically an epidemic in the 'high end' community. We will always find reasons to rationalize something either sentimental or 'cool looking' over something ... | |
| Cartridge Alignment 09-24-15: Goofyfoot" ... the Grado mono I'm now using is an upgrade from the Grado ME+ mono that was on there before. My thought is that a wood cartridge body should produce less hum than a plastic cartridge body so blaming the current Grado doesn... | |
| Cartridge Alignment 09-22-15: Billstevenson... The MintLP alignment gauge is superior to all others because it is the only one on the market at any price that addresses the problem of parallax. It is set up for the Stevenson algorithm, however, which may or may not b... |