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Help choosing/confirguring NAS
I convert everything to .flac and throw them on SSD’s and use a hot swap HDD enclosure into a USB port of my source. I could network those files via windows but why?SSD’s are the way to go for storage, they will last forever since you’re not writi... 
Best way to spike a large tower ( 100 lbs +)
Not trying to be a wise arse but damn the carpet. You found the sweet spot where they need to be? Painters tape around the speaker base on the carpet for a reference, throw 2x4 up under the speakers and install the spikes, remove the 2x4. Now to t... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Eric Bibb - Blues People 
Well maybe it IS my hearing
 sfar ...not going to take up arms in erik's defense, he does that quite well. I'm just wondering why the silly post? 
What is proper ratio of money spent on amp/preamp/integrated vs speakers? 1:1?
I look for hand me downs, and feel blessed when I run across a bargain.Speakers are just important as the amp, matching them up is key. 
Well maybe it IS my hearing
Erik's runnin a Luxman 509 if I remember correctly, finding power cord materials to enhance that is going to be an ongoing venture, imho. 
Vintage preamp/amp power cords
I’m guilty, Furutech IEC AC Inlets and a dremel. Other thing to consider is a better wire on the internal side from the IEC too.Was there an improvement once I added an upgraded power cord? I would like to think so...*grinzEdit: Wanted to add, var... 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Jeff Healey Band - See The Light  
Whats playing on your system today?
The Black Crowes - Amorica 
Cable insulation, graphene, electron flow... how does it work?
Postulations, had you asked me what that was back in grade school I'd answered, racoon poop...*chucklesSomewhere in high school I begin to realize all things validated begin with the imagination.Heh, I never heard of the graphene use. I found it t... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Karen Souza - The Complete Collection - CD2Easter morning with a hangover and typo city...ouchThat's what happens when the grand kids go to Disney and grandpa spends Easter alone...*chuckles 
Cable insulation, graphene, electron flow... how does it work?
Had to google what y'all were talking about. Interesting. 
Whats playing on your system today?
The Moody Blues - Days of Future PassedDang, I haven’t listened to this in 15-20 years, or longer. Music takes me back, first thought goes my thru my mind is when I was 14 and, Diana. Maybe I should change tunes...*laffsEdit: screwed up, this one ... 
Lost all hearing in one ear, is it worth upgrading speakers?
Hearing gone in one ear? Damn it, man, thats messed up. You can do what you want with speakers, means you have to have that side of your hear leaning that way to appreciate them, correct?I have a bud has ringing in his ears, guessing from shell sh... 
Whats playing on your system today?
dang, boxer, hope you're not as old as me...lmboanyways, next up, if y'all dont mind my postings..Robin Trower - Where You Going ToReminds me hitchhiking back in '72 to another part of town and the girls picked me up. Asked me where I was goin, sa...