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Wright WPP200C Phono Stage-- Info Please
I wish there was a site where these old manuals could be archived. 
iMac no longer reading/playing CDs
I want to emphasize Sfar's recommendation for backup. If you don't have a system in place, you need one. It's a fact that hard drives eventually die. OS X's built in Time Machine is an excellent choice. You'll need an external drive to make it wor... 
How to setup a simple wireless audio system?
I run an optical cable off the airport express into my DAC.I did the same thing, but I wanted to clarify that you don't need an external DAC to get sound from the Airport Express. It has an internal DAC. The audio port is dual purpose with 3.5-mm ... 
How to setup a simple wireless audio system?
Apple's Airport Express will do this using iTunes and Airplay. It's easy to set up and use. 
iMac no longer reading/playing CDs
It sounds like hardware. Is it still under warranty? 
Turntable arm wobbly? Setup advise
I don't know what to say about the wobble, but others have ditched anti-skate and like how it sounds. Have you seen this recent thread: Remove your bias for better sound 
Set up Michell Technoweight
I agree with Theo. The Technoweight gave a more substantial improvement than any other tweak I made to an RB300. When you turn anti-skate off, and balance the tonearm so it's floating in mid air (zero VTF), does the arm float to the right? It shou... 
Tube recommendations for AES AE-3 Preamp
I had an AE-3 and later a DJH. The best tube--to my liking--was 6SN7GTB RCA silver label. It had a fleshy bottom end without sounding bloated, and a midrange to die for. I also liked Sylvania, but I kept coming back to the RCAs. 
Capacitor update - how do they sound like?
IMO, you'll get more reliable results by auditioning different speakers. 
laptop to DAC wireless ... what's the best way?
Unfortunately, the USB port on the Airport Express does not output sound. It only works with USB printers. The 3.5-mm audio/optical jack is the only way to get sound out of he Airport Express. 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
Morganc, Can you compare and contrast these dacs: Metrum, Minimax+ and Tranquility? Any comments/opinions would be appreciated. thanks! 
Question for Behringer DEQ2496 users
Jonathan, I found the manual very difficult to understand. I read it several times and still thought it was hard to follow. Here's a YouTube video that shows you how to equalize your bass:DEQ2496 Room Correction EQ GuideI hope this helps. 
How good is the ae3 djh?
I had a DJH for several years and loved it. It has a beautiful midrange with a classic Cary sound -- rich, lush, warm, yet balanced. It's transformer-coupled giving it great slam and a tight bottom end. It's rare to find a preamp in this price ran... 
Vintage Polk 10 b....2nd system, vinyl based...
30 some years ago, I had a pair of Polk Monitor 10 driven by a Harmon Kardon 60 watt integrated. They needed more power to rock out, but 60 watts was good for moderate listening levels. I'm sure they'd sing with 200 watts. They were nice sounding ... 
HDtracks Music Libary Software For Macs
I've been very happy with Audirvana for HD playback.