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Amp for Sonus Faber Cremona M's
I am using the Luxman Class A integrated L-590ax amplifier for my Sonus Faber Olympic II Speakers. This Class A amplifier drives my SF Olympic II speakers to loud levels in my living room. The Luxman L-590ax is fully balanced and I am using balanc... 
Suggestions For A Good USB Digital Cable
I purchased the Synergistic Research Active SE USB Cable and like it very much. I purchased it from my local retailer after listening to other cables. I also agree with Detlof that you should call The Cable Company for USB cable information. You c... 
Ripping software for 2014
I use iTunes on my MAC Book Pro computer and rip my CD's using the AIFF Format. I check the error correction box and have had no problems.My albums are being stored on the LaCie 3TB d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series Hard Drive. I also back them up to ... 
iTunes Radio sort options
After some searching, the only solution I have found is to manually "drag" the entered radio stations into alphabetical order. Unfortunately, they are arranged by Date Created. iTunes Radio should have a search option included in this section. I c... 
MOG to shut down, replaced by Beats Music
As I noted above, I canceled MOG and started to use iTune for album selection.The iTune options are Internet where you can select streaming from different music types (classical, jazz, blues, country, etc) and it lists the station and bit rate.The... 
MOG to shut down, replaced by Beats Music
I asked Beats Music questions about album selection and the Desktop App. Their response is below:Thank you for contacting Beats Music support today. It is great to see you have some interest with Beats Music. But to answer your inquires.1. Beats M... 
Which Firewall cable
When I was using my Seagate hard drive connected to the MAC computer, I used the Firewire cable that came with the Seagate drive. It worked fine.However, I am now using the LaCie 3TB d2 USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series Hard Drive. I am using the Thunder... 
MOG to shut down, replaced by Beats Music
I cancelled my MOG account today and am undecided on what streaming service I will use. I currently am using Pandora, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise and sometimes TuneIn. This might be enough.Most likely, I will stay with the above for a while. I am i... 
MOG to shut down, replaced by Beats Music
I received the email below from Beats Music for MOG users. I am undecided if I should use Beats Music. Do you have any comments after using Beats Music?========================Hey MOG Listeners,We owe you an update. We wanted to give you more deta... 
How To Get The Best Sound From Pandora & Rhapsody?
Ptss: That is a very good question. I will let you know in early February after I start using the Ayre QB-9 DAC. I heard the Ayre QB-9 using the MAC Computer, my amplifier and my speakers at the Audio Store and liked it very much. I am currently u... 
How To Get The Best Sound From Pandora & Rhapsody?
Here are some specs I received from Pandora regarding audio quality on Pandora:Free Pandora is 64k AAC+ on the web.Pandora One subscribers get the option of 192k MP3 on the Web and when using the AIR Desktop App.Most Home-listening devices get 128... 
Ideal way to set up the OPPO 105?
Admranger: To control the BDP-95 using your smartphone or tablet device, please download the remote control app from Apple App Store or Google Play.http://www.oppodigital.com/blu-ray-bdp-95/blu-ray-BDP-95-Support.aspxThis info is posted on the Opp... 
CD Player that can stream Pandora, Rhapsody, etc.
The MAC Mini requires an external screen and keyboard. I do not have space for this additional equipment on my living room shelf. The Mac Book Pro has the keyboard and screen built in. It also includes a CD drive and a built in Ethernet connection... 
CD Player that can stream Pandora, Rhapsody, etc.
Another option for you to consider is to connect the Roku 3 (wired or Wi-Fi) or the Roku Streaming Stick (Wi-Fi Only) to the Oppo 105.The Oppo 105 only supports Pandora and Rhapsody streaming while the Roku 3 has over 83 music channels.See:www.rok... 
macbook pro -ethernet or wifi?
If your computer needs a wired connection, I suggest you use an Ethernet over power-line connection. This means you use your electrical power line to connect your computer to your router. I have been using this method and it works great.