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davide256

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Looking to add warmth
koenigr, Give the Naim network media servers an audition. 
What is This Noise?
1) yes to humidity..even if its not the cause, you don't want a static charge problem to damage your gear2) I have heard static pops at higher volume when RCA connection points were not clean, almost like arcing over the contaminants. So cleaning ... 
I need help diagnosing a sibilant problem on vinyl
If what you have is the stock RB300 arm consider counter weight and wiring upgrades. I found these to be helpful. I also find moving magnets exaggerate sibilants unless you have the very best of turntables. You may find a high output moving coil m... 
Electrical interference in desktop system
try putting the PC on a filtered power strip and look for twisted pair interconnects as a defense against RFI. 
External HD Changing the quality of the sound?
If you intend to play hirez files, a higher connection speed is important for hardware protocols. In that case use the fastest hardware connection available (esata, firewire, etc). If you are using a network connection, speed is again important, h... 
CD player vibration from CD's
I agree the culprit is much more likely to be unbalanced vs. not flat. The principle is no different from what you face with car tires. Which begs the question of could there be such a service as a "CD balancing " service" and would it be practical. 
Principles of audiophile cable construction?
thanks Mofimadness, I'll go find that article. I want better cables but I can't afford the route I went with tubes where I kept buying different ones until I found what worked best... cables are much more expensive than tubes. So I'd at least like... 
Explain Digital Basics to an Analog person
Make your life easy1) buy an Oppo 105 as your SACD player, DAC and DLNA renderer2) use the PC build of your choice as a media player with JRiver Media Center software as DLNA controller feeding the Oppo.3) plan on large sucking sound in your walle... 
why do cd players "sometimes" not read a disc?
this was episodically a problem with my Linn Genki in longer playing sessions. The end culprit was wear on the transport surface that gripped the top of the CD... the CD slipped when the player was warm. The fix was to build up the grip surface wi... 
Best hardware DLNA renderer?
absolutely correct that Jplay isn't in the chain for DLNA. What does enter in is Windows Server 2012 optimization. In my case the audio files are on a 1TB HD on the JRMC PC (I use SOTM filters). To do NAS I'd have to get a bit more complex with sw... 
Oppo 105 or DAC
Thar's using the Oppo as the control point... I don't recommend that, weak interface. Use the Mac as your media server control point feeding music to the Oppo via DLNA Use the hardwire Ethernet ports with static IP's to make the DLNA setup fast. I... 
Grado Sonata1 Ref Vs. Audio Technica AT33EV
It could be the TT isolation but in that case your other music sources should be fine in the bass. Are they? 
Grado Sonata1 Ref Vs. Audio Technica AT33EV
The Grado elliptical shaped stylus isn't that VTA sensitive. Have you played with the loading to see if that helps? I've used it on "the AR" turntable and the Sota Sapphire with fine results, only time bass suffered was when my TT needed shop time. 
Best hardware DLNA renderer?
I've made some changes feeding the Oppo that have yielded even better results. I had dropped back to my WIN8Pro image because it supports the HP media remote with Jriver and I couldn't get it to work with a 2PC Jplay setup. I decided to give Windo... 
Oppo 105 or DAC
Allow me to suggest something different. use an Oppo-103 or Oppo-105 as a DLNA Renderer for your iMac with a good Media Controller program of your choosing; the DAC of your choice with the Oppo of your choice. Spend more time playing music and les...