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best external drive for ripping CDs
That's silly. Ripping CDs for personal use on a home network is no different than making mix tapes in the old days on cassette or reel. It's perfectly acceptable use.  
Does the length of the Cable matter?
elliottbnewcombjr IF hum is a problem, adapters exist to convert from rca to Balanced, simply to use a better noise resistant balanced cable for the run. Using an RCA to XLR adapter does not convert the signal to balanced; the signal will rema... 
Intriguing Speakers From Germany
mihorn ... I’ve been audio shows every year and I find that the sound of videos is exactly same what I hear in the show ... Really? That's amazing that you think compressed YT audio sounds the same as hi-res tracks played through a high-en... 
Weird Luxman/Exposure remote interactions
mastering92 What you’re describing is a close match in carrier radio operating frequency between components. The bandwith is in MHz ... Not likely. The remotes on components such as the OP's are almost invariably infrared. The problem is not u... 
Tube Amp Repair
Steve Leung at VAS.  
Mid range planar magnetics
Yes, Infinity EMIMs as in the IRS Beta. Emminent Technology uses somewhat similar drivers now.  
best external drive for ripping CDs
noske ... I’d enjoy examining the law which makes it illegal to give away a copy. Feel free, but it's at the very basis of copyright law. The underlying principle of intellectual property and copyright law is that it allows control of dist... 
Best sounding FM table radio ever made...
deadhead1000 ... I miss WNEW, especially The Nightbird, her segue's were amazing. Vin Scully was another one. You're thinking of Vince Scelsa of "Me and Razoo Kelly" fame, @deadhead1000.  
Audiphile Press: Am I jaded, experienced, or has it declined?
sns Seems audience for the rags is not audiogon posters. I wonder what their circulation numbers are these days, how it compares to other times. Stereophile reports circulation of 70,000 - that's a pretty strong number.    
Balanced Inputs
Balanced inputs often offer 6dB increased gain. That can be valuable for a phono, worthless for a DAC.  
Why Switches Influence The Sound Quality
I’d rather get a stick in the eye than have to listen to this Hans guy. I can't help but wonder if he isn't deliberately annoying.  
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pops Random may not be the right word, I had one removed that was within the rules which I’m crystal clear on. It is not the first time. If your post was removed but within the rules, then it was removed in error. Mistakes happen. If you ... 
Network optimization for serious streamers
xaxxon I don't need to be open minded, I understand how it works. That would actually be rather amusing if it weren't so sad.  
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I do not think that the removal of posts is random. The rules here are pretty clear.  
Dan D'Agostino Black or Silver?
The choice is purely a matter of taste, so it's odd to ask for advice. But since you asked: I think all of the DiAgostino gear looks fugly, no matter the color.