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Whats playing on your system today?
Ambrosia, The Anthology  
Whats playing on your system today?
Robin Trower is 78 today, Bridge Of Sighs.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Van Halen,  Van Halen.  
Tune of the Day
Robin Trower,  Long Misty Days.  
Optical USB drive for ripping
You can’t rip a SACD the same way as a CD. Sony made sure of that years ago, however, if you buy one of about a dozen Sony CD players or Play Stations from yesteryear and use some open source software that’s floating around on the web, you can rip... 
Biamping vs only inserting an Active crossover
My experience with crossovers says that active are better between tweeters and midranges.  When I tried one for a subwoofer, I really couldn’t hear any difference. As long as you use the same amps or amps with very similar sonics, you’ll be fine.    
A SHOCKING DISCOVERY ABOUT DIGITAL AUDIO
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Whats playing on your system today?
George Harrison, All Things Must Pass. (50th Anniversary Edition)  
Whats playing on your system today?
David Bowie, Heroes.  
Tune of the Day
   
Tune of the Day
Butts Band, Stay With Me.  
Connectors from cross-overs to drivers question
Always solder the leads to the drivers. It makes a better connection and if you don’t, corrosion can build up between the clips and the leads or the clips can fall off. I bought a roll of resin core, silver solder years ago. I believe it’s only 4%... 
Hello and "THANKS IN ADVANCE"
Went to many a party where 901’s were present.  They were a huge seller.  The only advice is not to play them screaming loud! It’s not good for them or your ears!  
What is your experience with amp power?
One of the best systems I’ve heard had tube, 40x2 watts going to some Acoustat speakers with a couple of small subwoofers. With the lower bass removed from the main speakers, 40 watts was more than enough power.  
WHEN DID YOU FINALLY STOP...
When C-19 hit,  I slowly started adding acoustic panels and they haven’t left.