djohnson54

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What is the best Software to Digitize LP's?
Check out Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/. It's a really nice sound editor with click (and other noise) removal and it's FREE! Depending on your setup, it can also record from the line in on your sound card and then split and save the tr... 
Most Audiophiles by State
Kurt,Been away for a few days and am just catching up so don't take my lack of a response as having "taken offense." Besides, most of us are used to the teasing by now and have fairly thick skins.Fire up the gear John - I'm on the next flight out.... 
Need help setting up new pc audio system
Try something like this:http://www.highresolutiontechnologies.com/products.htmlIt comes in two models. I've not heard it but it is getting some very good reviews. I don't see how you can go wrong for the price.Dick 
Most Audiophiles by State
Kurt,Come on over and visit us. We'll have a great time! Then we can go home with you to California and visit for a while. :)Dick 
Most Audiophiles by State
Davo50/Residualdissonance,Make that three. I live in Byram.Dick 
Building a music server - newbie
Use one of the several USB DACs out there and avoid using the sound card altogether. This gets the critical circuitry out of the RF hell inside the computer case. I've thought about putting together a hybrid solution where the USB DAC sits on your... 
How much are your speakers toed in?
Timrhu,If my calculations are correct, your speakers are toed in 4.47 degrees. :)Dick 
Anyone else in my shoes? Ears going.........
There is far more to music than just frequency response - think distortion, pitch, timbre, timing, etc. In fact each of us has such a unique combination of frequency response and varying sensitivity to the other factors that it's a wonder that oth... 
Low cost Amp?
Rsjb41,Yes I own the Mccormack DNA-0.5 Deluxe and I'm not getting rid of mine any time soon. It's an amazing amp for the money. Steve McCormack (SMC Audio) offers multiple upgrades and can take it to near stratospheric levels if you have the money... 
Low cost Amp?
Mccormack DNA-0.5A deluxe version just sold for $550. 
Less noise during intense listening sessions.
Get some of those nasal strips that hold the nasal passages open. Breathe-Right is the name brand version but Walmart has some called Clear Passage that are much cheaper. They work great for me at night. 
Where to get studio master downloads?
http://www.hdtracks.com 
Vandersteen 5A
That's Richard's philosophy. His belief is that, for proper sub integration, you need to overlap by at least an octave and this is especially true with the first-order crossovers that he uses. So essentially you have a nearly full range speaker su... 
Tuner question What are Gang Stages, What is RF?
Check out http://fmtunerinfo.com/. There's a whole section on gangs and filters (see the menu on the left).Dick 
Do enzymes only live for 8 hours
Rodman,Yep, that's exactly what I had in mind! :)Cool thread ... and rather unexpected too. Who'd have thought?