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Magnepan 3.7 or PSB Synchrony One?
Thank you Djcxxx -I know and it seems to be the nature of things. Audio is a pursuit of passion and as a result opinions, likes, and dislikes get defended. That's part of the fun. :-)I agree listening is the optimum way but I'm in the 'sticks' so ... 
Magnepan 3.7 or PSB Synchrony One?
This is a great help - thanksI hope to see additional input as well. I'm not as able to spend large amounts of cash on audio stuff as I once was so it's important I do my best to make a wise choice. 
Magnepan 3.7 or PSB Synchrony One?
Thanks AudiooracleI knew they are entirely different sounds.I like the larger image and speed of planers but if they are too diffuse that bothers me a bit. They are also more power hungry raising the entry fee. If the PSB presents a small image th... 
Logitech pulls plug on squeezebox
I'm with you on the PC issue but that may still be the way I go in the end. (I intend on keeping my SB running as long as possible as well)PC's usually have fans, I really dislike that but there are ways to eliminate them. Then the is the never en... 
Squeezebox Line Comes to an End
I guess I'll end up with a sleek mini PC and run Plex or something similar. Who wants to risk buying into something proprietary that may suffer a similar fate? 
Logitech pulls plug on squeezebox
Oh well - what a bummer.I guess I'll just forget about dedicate streamers, get a sleek mini PC, and run Plex or something. 
ML390S remote MISSING
I have a ML 380 that likely uses the very same codes, at least for the pre functions, as your 390 does. The Harmony remote I use supports all the functions, including the standby function, perfectly. I no longer have a ML transport but I used to o... 
Squeezebox Touch - Benchmark & Standby Mode
Thanks -I knew it output all the time, I was just hoping for a work-around in server software settings or something else I haven't stumbled across yet. I can live with a (bright) light on the Benchmark as long as the increased heat doesn't cause a... 
Squeezebox Touch - Benchmark & Standby Mode
Oops - forgot to mention; for some reason the version of DAC I have seen to be quite a bit cooler with the lights off rather than on.I guess it's possible the LED makes a lot of heat????I knew it was designed to stay on but with the difference in ... 
Squeezebox Touch - Benchmark & Standby Mode
Thanks Tuong9906 -On my version of the Benchmark the light flickers for a couple of minutes once a signal is dropped but the goes off as the unit goes into standby.It would be nice, in my case, if the Squeeze box would cease output once turned off... 
A low cost way to try phono once again?
Thanks for all the info ...I'll be buying a TT and Phono pre soon. I read a little more about the RP1, that is one tempting me. I'll also research the others that are mentioned. I'm looking for a DAC as well, I hope to latch onto a Benchmark as so... 
A low cost way to try phono once again?
Thanks stanwal - I'll need a turntable and cartridge as well. Have you heard anything about the new entry level Rega? 
Levinson 360 vs Benchmark
Thanks Ryder - 
Levinson 360 vs Benchmark
Thanks Tbetley -I must admit my ignorance now.May I ask what is "AA"I'm embarrassed now .... 
Levinson 360 vs Benchmark
Thanks Dtc -I tried absolutesound dot com and it's seems to be down right now.I live is the sticks outside Austin so I'll make a trip there in a day or two and see if any of the bookstores carry the magazine. I'm looking forward to the read.