malibupacific

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Harmon Kardon ST-7 with Rabco Tonearm
I purchased mine new in 1977 or so. Other than a couple of new belts I’ve never had a problem with it. Tracking has been spot on.  
Marantz DV8400 SACD Output
Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it 
Marantz DV8400 SACD Output
Thanks... So am I better off using the analog SACD signal or set the Marantz to  CD and feed it into the digital input? 
Syncing music across multiple divices
Thank you. I'm also checking into SyncToy.  
Cambridge 851n won’t connect to hard drive
That did the trick!Thanks again 
Cambridge 851n won’t connect to hard drive
Thank you. I’ll guve it a try.  
Carver TFM 45 or Cambridge Azur 851A
Thanks - The room is about 15x20. It's the living room which opens up to a dining room. The Definitive speakers are mounted in the vaulted ceiling angled somewhat towards the listening area. I listen to both jazz and classical orchestra music at m... 
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So you think it's worth entertaining the thought of getting rid of the Sonos and looking into an Cambridge Azur? 
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I'm sure it's a bit of both. I own a Sony Hi-Res walkman and I LOVE listing to it. I use either the Sony earbuds or Sony MDR-1A over the ear phones and the sound is great. Mind you - this is maybe slightly above average equipment...nothing audioph... 
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So know you got me thinking...  The Bluesound sounds promising and certainly the price is right. What are your thoughts about ditching the Carver Pre-Amp and running everything through a Cambridge Audio CXN or Azur 851n? That way I have a streamer... 
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This is getting interesting... Should I ditch the Sonos and get a music server that will connect to my FLAC files as well as music services? Any reasonable recommendations? Something with a decent DAC built in?  
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I wish I could change out the speakers - but I'll have to get a divorce first... Talk to me about a DAC. That seems like an improvement that won't cost an arm and a leg. I saw a Wyred 4 Sound one for sale on the site for $475. I've also read some ... 
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You're probably right. keep reading about the "warm" sound of different components and the advantage of using a stand alone DAC. I guess I was looking for the magic bullet that wasn't going to cost me an arm and a leg. Thank you 
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It just doesn't have any "Pop". Maybe it's me - I'm 61 years old - but it's sounds very flat to me. Not any life to it. I listen to mostly classical and jazz.  PS I forgot to mention I have a Yamaha GE-60 equalizer in the chain.