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Wireless external hard drive for music
I have been running Itunes & it seems to sound tremendous on my PC. Perhpaps I'll try one of the others mentioned if I get a chance. Oh boy, another learning curve! Why not wireless? Less wires & if it worked well I would be easier.Thanks,... 
Running cables under carpet. Any great methods?
Martinmobile: Awesome response. Ebm: What, you want me to hang the wires from the ceiling?Ha ha!Thanks, John 
Running cables under carpet. Any great methods?
Yeah, I figured its gonna be tough. There is no basement in my home. It is upstairs, but there is no way to go between the floors with all the fire blocks and such. I have contemplated trying to shove it between the edge of the carpet and the base... 
Infinity Renaissance 90 questions
Another owner still here. 
Does High End In Wall Speaker Wire Exist?
Speaking from experience, I would have put extra in wall conduits in. That way if you wish to change the placement of any equipment you have the options. You can always blook them off with blank wall plates or similar.Good luck, John 
Internet radio stations that sound really good
I gotta go with Radio Paradise. Great music selection makes it sooo enjoyable. It's hard for me to turn it off at bedtime. -John 
Sony 5400 question
Thats exactly how I've hooked up my SCD333es player to my Benchmark USB DAC. I did have to procure a switch box for the SACD out, as I have run out of inputs on my pre-amp. By the way,I do like the sound of the Benchmark. It is a wonderfull piece ... 
Lobos/Clapton Show - mini-review
I want to clarify, I dont blame Los Lobos at all. It was the men behind the mixing board. Quite often the opening act doesnt even get to do a sound check and it is a shame.I really wanted to enjoy them as I know how truly good they are. Kind of a ... 
Lobos/Clapton Show - mini-review
My wife & I saw him/them in Vegas last Sat night. The mix for Los Lobos was abysmal at best. They are a great band and deserve way better. Then Clapton came on and knocked our socks off. The band is superb, Eric can play like a true virtuoso a... 
Damn Apple..a fence sitter's dilemma
Bob; Dont feel bad, I've seen YMMV a plethora of times on A/Gon and havn't a clue what it means...-John 
Gremlins Emerge with Switch to Windows 7
Wow am I glad I found this thread. I have a old Dell laptop that runs like a snail in wet cement, but the sound is phenominal thru my Benchmark USB DAC. I was thinking of getting a new(er) version for the speed and screen but now I am haveing seri... 
Switcher needed
I had asked a similar question a few weeks back as I needed a switch as well. Ended up with a Goldpoint. Very nice unit from very nice people.http://www.goldpt.com/sw4.htmlGood luck,John 
Krell KSA100 MKI power consumption
7 amps at idle? That would be about 700 watts which is huge. My FPB300cx only uses 60W at idle, which seems more in line. Hope this helpes,John 
Need more inputs in preamp, what to use?
I found Kramer Electronics. Anyone have any experience with their boxes? 
Need more inputs in preamp, what to use?
My DAC is a Benchmark DAC1 USB. Just got it yesterday. The Krell KCT has a: CD player, tuner, phono, tape, DirecTV & a VCR/DVD combo attached. I am flush outa' inputs except for 2ea CAST which I can't use. I can run the Sony 333es through the ...