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Who is this- Boxenkiller???
All of Terry Callier's stuff is interesting. The old stuff from way back when, and the "new" Callier, rediscovered. I don't know a lot of the others.Regards, 
Multichannel SACD with computer as transport?
Crna39, I did say "average joe". But let's hear more about what you are doing.Regards, 
Most agreed upon best speaker?
02-15-09: Paulfolbrecht writes:... were the Cogent field-coil horns. Driven by Welborne electronics in the Welborne room, RMAF 06. I remember them from the 2007 THE Show. The Elvis cuts were magical - once again, a very small room.Regards, 
Parasound JC1s better using balanced inputs?
Possibly the JC2?Regards, 
Multichannel SACD with computer as transport?
No. The average joe cannot do that as the signal is encrypted. Certain manufacturers have obeyed the specifications and created links (I think Denon, and dCS, and a couple of others). I thought it was a great selling point for SACD, given the eter... 
Cleaning cd lens ?
I agree with Theo. Sony state quite clearly to their technicians in the two SACD Service Manuals I have (SCD-C333ES, SCD-XA777ES) that the only acceptable method is compressed air.Regards, 
Is berkeley dac as good as absolute sound review?
Given the people who created this, there is possibly some coding and algorithms you can't get anywhere else. It has my attention - but I have not heard it.Regards, 
Need basic iPod help...
Headshrinker2, I'm on my second iPod and have never used iTunes store.Ckorody, do you have one of Vinnies iMods?Regards, 
I need help improving the sound qualities of my ba
You have a hifi in your bathroom? Cool.Regards, 
Need basic iPod help...
Ckorody,Please don't take offence, but you are using an incorrect term - that port is not a USB socket. It's the proprietary "Apple dock". Otherwise, you are correct about the mini-plug being after the headphone op amp and volume control. There ar... 
Need basic iPod help...
Get a nice, hand-made dock from Ken Ball at Audio Line Out that is terminated with RCA plugs.Regards, 
Air Tight Supreme compared to PC-1
Albert, regarding what Mike has ... you forgot about "Twin Peaks". ;-)Regards, 
Measuring A Capacitor
You can buy an instrument that measures capacitance - I think I paid about $70 for mine.Otherwise, you need a bit of AC theory - send a signal of a known amperage and frequency and measure the voltage drop. You can easily find the formula on the W... 
DIY wood diffusers
Great post, Peter s. Thanks.Regards, 
Best Diana Krall album...........is???
Fpeel, I agree with you. I also have all her CDs (and SACDs as well) and "Stepping Out" is the one I turn to for the best feel and (in my opinion), the best sound. And I thought I was the only one .... ;-)Regards,