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Are my speakers now the "weak link"?
he likes the digital but not the phono.figure it out.... 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
..same Bat time.... 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
Try hot cocoa for a warmer sound. 
Most overrated audio manufacturers?
If I can't trust my wires to work miracles, who can I trust?They are so simple compared to all the rest. Even a wire hanger might work in the clutch. Now that's a miracle!No wonder people feel the need to spice them up a bit. Who cares about such ... 
Rock and roll speakers?
Yep size still matters when it comes to full range speaker output capacity, which is the main factor to consider to be able to play all kinds of music. If it can play the big stuff loud and well it can play all the rest. I think that was atmaspher... 
Has anyone noticed...
That's progress. Tony Randall and Jack Klugman only had a clunky console stereo back in the 70's.BTW OHMs and Mc gear and a marantz table I think on teh set of the new Amazon TV series "Bosch, the Jazz and Vinyl Loving Cop".Actually its just calle... 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
GP, I think you can still order printed copies of the chart. I have a framed copy on my main listening room wall. Its a work of art in that context to a technical nutcase like me. The interactive version online is even better.It really helps you u... 
Are my speakers now the "weak link"?
If you enjoy CDs not vinyl not as much then the phono setup is surely the weak link. Could just mean a tuneup of what you already have. I'd assure what you have is set up optimally fist. Lots of ways to go wrong there with phonos. Getting best pos... 
Describe ube sound vs solid state
Czar, you might be right about the brainwashing, but I have to admit I pay a premium for many products that I consider to be healthier mainly because they have less of the bad stuff they would have otherwise. Mostly for convenience reasons. ALthou... 
Bad idea to use pro Tannoy speakers for home use?
Its as good an idea as using any speakers you like that can be had for the right price. You might want to give them a good cleaning with antiseptic wipes once home. Who knows where they've been? :^) 
Db Power Amp - is there a better ripper out there?
Also I wonder if re-installing teh old version alone would have fixed the problem. SOme times files needed get overwritten by other apps and a re-install is all that is needed. I don't think one woudl lose anything much with a reinstall of Dbpower... 
Db Power Amp - is there a better ripper out there?
Old versions of software will run into problems eventually and need to be upgraded.I bought and downloaded Dbpoweramp less than a year ago and has run fine to date.Neal do you know the latest version number and any idea when released? If newer tha... 
Any alternatives to Astell & Kern DAP's?
So I guess I am saying running $5 Plex mobile app on a good quality tablet or mobile phone is an option.I also run Plex at home on amazonFire tv box with toslink out to DAC in my a/v second system (see my system pics) and this sounds pretty much a... 
Any alternatives to Astell & Kern DAP's?
I'm still trying to figure out why one would buy an Astell & Kern or a Pono? Other than the Astel & KErn do appear to be quality devices albeit specialized ones that are also somewhat pricey, but not so much on the high end audio scale of ... 
Opinions on efficient bookshelf speakers 95db?
BEst to read (and listen) also before you buy but also take all specifications with a grain of salt. Does not necessarily mean they are wrong or inaccurate, just limited, usually in a manner that works to the vendor's benefit to attract more custo...