nickmimi

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Packing & Shipping Large/Heavy Speakers
Purchase proper foam and a roll of shrink wrap. The speakers will require 6” of foam all around and top and bottom. Heavy weight NOT the light wight garbage foam or it will crush. Purchase half inch plywood and 1” ferring stips and build a proper ... 
Best DACs under $7,000.00
The Lampizator Baltic 3 synergizes well w/ my Innuos ZENith mk3. NO DDC, direct w/ a Callisto USB. I have tried 2 DDC's in line and it sounded better without. This is not true of other USB cables on this combo though. That may put you over your $7... 
Any good audio stores in Scottsdale?
Arizona HiFi about 20 mins. Down the road. Best regards to Glen and Bill from Nick in Va.!  
Bookshelf dilemma
Check out The BMR Philharmonitor Bookshelf speakers. On the most basic level they meet your requirements, should fit your room just right and should play well w/ the equipment you have on hand.  
Exogal Comet / Ion
I purchased my own combo of units (DAC and amp) to use on a desktop/office set-up. I was fortunate in that I also had the opportunity to audition them at home before making the decision to drop hard cash. Yes the screen is hard to see and the remo...