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Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how?
I use an Ultra Rendu and a Schitt DAC with ROON software. The Ultra Rendu needs wired (CAT x) connection. But... I can use any computer on my network (wired or wireless) including my iPad or iPhone, to play music.  
Home theater bypass
Does the CJ have home theater bypass?If yes... run front R&L outputs (rca) to input on CJActually, you can use any input... the CJ sees the FR&FL from your processor as an analog input. You will then need to level match the CJ volume for t... 
VTL TL 2.5
Thanks... but I already have that one. It appears to be a different series of preamp... the face is different and it comes with an upgraded remote. 
Anyone experience the Magnepan Tri Center
So.... I have the MMGW and MMGC.I wired the 'W' in series and then paralleled them with the "c" .... all connected to the center channel output of my Anthem MRX-700.It works great!  The voices are extremely clear... 100% better than the MMGC by it... 
Anyone experience the Magnepan Tri Center
I’m interested in an update... how did you resolve? 
MoFi Turntables
I'm having a difficult time making a decision.... I'm considering the Ultradeck package with the cartridge. Not that I ever would.... but, are these tables' arms upgradable?BUT.... that puts me near the VPI tables price range... arrrgh! 
The Absolute Sound vs Stereophile
Digital music and the internet killed HiFi....Now reviewers are like sales people for mega buck equipment that is as much as a car... and some even a house!There is a huge market for 'budget audiophiles' .... where are those reviewers?What happene... 
Looking for a used AUDIOPHILE AV Receiver
Sony ES or Anthem  
What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ?
I own 1.7iMYE STANDS RULE!!!If you don't agree... you've never listened with them...Maggie's rock... I listen to all genre on them. Mostly jazz, vocals and rock...You need a HUGE amp.... at least 400w per channel. Then turn it up, Maggie's will su... 
Magnepans and Rock
I have 1.7i Maggie's.... I have owned many speakers over 30 + years.I listen to more rock than ever, it sounds great on the Maggie's!You may need subs in the mix, depends on your personal listening preferences. 
Speaker cable recommendations with Magnepan .7s
Did you find out which cables are used to demo Maggie's / Bryston at shows? 
Counterpoint SA 220
Got my PV-11 back... they did a fantastic job! It sounds good, but I'm sure will continue improving as all the new caps break in. I still have the hum problem with the SA-220. I thought about having this upgraded by AltaVista. I don't know if the ... 
Counterpoint SA 220
Go to Conrad Johnson's website, this is the Factory repair center for CJ. They are not 'modifying' the circuits or circuit path... they are replacing old caps with new caps and old tube sockets with new tube sockets, etc.I like my PV-11 and I don'... 
Counterpoint SA 220
They are replacing all the caps, transformer, tube sockets, power cord, etc., etc. 
Counterpoint SA 220
Sorry, no line conditioners here...I have a dedicated circuit for my amp on the front wall between the speakers and another dedicated circuit for the components on the side wall.