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2 Channel Amp for Surrounds: Need Recommendations
Prior to moving into a big $ amp I had a Yamaha MX-1. It is thin, makes great clean sound and does not creat a lot of heat at all. I still regret selling it, as I always figured it would work great for an application such as yours.Good luckm John 
Does anyone "throw away" Lp's ?
Yup. Pink Floyds " Umma Gumma ". LP sucked so bad, but it made a wonderfull Frisbee. Two Frisbees actually...-John 
Help My Nautilus B&W 804's 'pop' at loud volumes.
I had the same problem years ago. Turned out to be something in the amp. The mfg had to replace some parts. I agree with Tmsorosk, see if you can try a different amp to help isolate the problem.Good luck, John 
Audioengine W1, interferes with my wifi, fix?
Thanks for the input. More work as you mentioned above is in order. I'll give it a shot.Thanks, John 
Benchmark dac - why such diverging opinions?
I bought one & love it. Why? It pumps out awesome sound quality when I play music from my PC laptop through Itunes, internet radio stations & my CD player (Sony SCD333es). It worked first time I plugged it in with no techno work involved. ... 
How to Solve Duplicate File Problem on iTunes
I'am glad to see this post. I am uploading my collection now. I changed my drive from the C: to an external 1tb for storage and had the same problem. Since I wasnt too far into it, I just deleted them all and started from square one. Still some of... 
SummerTime and Amp Heat
When I received my Krell 300cx Steve at Krell said:Don't leave it on 24/7Yes it will run hotter than a lizards ass on a hot rock.No don't worry about it as long as you have the required open air space as noted in the manual.Now when I know it is g... 
Wireless external hard drive for music
I currenctly use a 1tb wired external hard drive to store my music on. My daughter has a wireless 1tb hard drive for her data and loves it. I was hoping one could be used for my laptop in lieu of the wired version. I use Itunes for my music and on... 
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 ...