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The Future: Multimedia PC "Separates"?
My point was that my laptop is a nightmare every time they break.And sorry - I guess I should have said that I use my laptop as a "desktop" replacement with > 75% of my use at home.Therefore, I want to build a more robust, high end, DESKTOP PC ... 
Sonos turns your house into an ipod
Is this a post, or a paid adverisement? 
"EAC" For Video? Quick Video Clips for PC
RwwearThis type of information would be even better without the photos of the cat, but thank you.And is there anything on VHS to hard drive? 
What is Audio Researches best preamp period
OK so I guess wc65mustang IS a dealer?!I, too, would be interested in more, on topic, opinions of ARC gear. 
Anyone Playing SACD/DVD-As on a PC ?
Don't know if this is a clue, but Mark Levinson used to have a hard drive based Sony SACD machine in his ill fated Red Rose store.But maybe that was all proprietary Sony stuff inside?Why couldnt we get this on a PC - interesting question. 
What is Audio Researches best preamp period
First of all, to maintain the integrity of this thread:I have owned an ARC SP9 and an ARC SP11, having fallen in love with a friends SP6C.I would not say that the SP11 is overly warm, tubey or full of bloom, but it is a great preamp, a pleasure to... 
Just got my Nak Dragon - Wow
topoxfordocI am actually a big fan of the old Nakamichi productsI had a Nakamichi 250 in my car in high schoolan Nakamich LX5 later in one of my favourite systemsand I also had 2 Dragons which I agree are very goodI used to agonize over cleaning r... 
Would you buy speakers with out first listening ?
OK Here is an answer you may not have expected:After reading this thread, it occurs to me that I may have NEVER listened to ANY of the speakers I have owned since my first real pair of speakers in 1978.(I did audition my very first pair of Magnepl... 
Just got my Nak Dragon - Wow
Sorry, but how does it sound so good if you are recording CDs?Or do you have secret master tapes on cassette? 
Early 80's - late 70's best audio products
and of course, the Rogers LS3A 
Early 80's - late 70's best audio products
SeanExcellent memories and additions.Yes, the AGI 511A! They were pretty rare, even then.How about Vendetta Research? Or the Rappaport Pre Amp?I borrowed a Rappaport for a weekend from a dealer and could have cooked my breakfast on top of it.Which... 
Anyone have experience with "Signal Cable" Cables?
I just switched a grab bag of vintagey cables with Signal Cable products throughout.Although I was overdue for cable upgrades and perhaps coming from a low base, I would say the system has never sounded better.Cables are nicely made and Frank is v... 
Early 80's - late 70's best audio products
Audio Research SP6BMagneplanar MG I bYamaha C2aYamaha PX-2Yamaha T-2Kenwood KD-500Denon 103Grado SignaturesHafler DH 220 and DH 500DCM Time WindowsDahlquist DQ 10s esp with DQ1 WApt Holman Preamp and AmplifierNakamichi 700 ZXLNakamichi 250/ADS 200... 
help, magnepan tonearm ,does anybody know.
Circa 1980, this was an audiophile classic.To my knowledge, quite rare and a bit pricey, but I occasionally spotted one in high end dealers around 1980 when it would have compared favourably to the SME III and the Infinity Black widow arm.In terms... 
Has anyone recovered thier Maggies??
You may not be limited to colors, but you are limited to weave and weight if you dont want the sound to be affected. And the stretch of a fabric affects how easily and neatly it can be used to recover the panels.I had my Tympanis recovered at the ...