mcmanus

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Using directory info to tag in iTunes?
Is there a reason you cannot use the CDDB Gracenote database? I've had luck using it for songs I imported from various sources. Keep in mind that you can change the tags on large groups of songs if you have to do it manually. Select the group of s... 
Mini Mac as audio server?
Fishpatrol - I'm getting a cd player instead of just a DAC for critical listening. Won't a cd player give better quality than a computer file? 
Anyone pay 1st price, Even if it's fair ? Poll
or just "No lowballers, please" 
Help. A box beats my Maggie
I drove my 1.6s (and now my 3.6s) with Adcom 565 mono blocks which can be had on Gon for under $900 a pair. There is plenty of power (300 wpc). I have not tried better amps so I cannot compare but these sound great. 
Coaxial or Toslink digital output from a PC
Hepl - what about the Airport doesn't sound right? I'm planning to stream music through an Airport Express -- are you thinking that will a direct connection will be better? 
Mini Mac as audio server?
Madmilkman -- that is my plan. I am in the process of upgrading my cd player (looking at resolution audio cd-55 or audio aero prima for about $1,000 used) and I plan to run my G5 through airport express into the "digital in" jack and use the cd pl... 
amps to match Magnepan MG3.6 Spkrs
I am driving my 3.6s with two Adcom 565 monoblocks that I bought used on Gon for under $900 for the pair. At 300 wpc, they do a fine job. I'm sure I will upgrade at some point but they sure are great for now.