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How do you send an internet stream into a hi fi?
I use a Musicstreamer II and it sounds quite good for the money. I just hooked up a USB cable from my computer to the Musicstreamer II and RCA cables from it to my stereo.Very easy and will get you started.You should probably mention what you want... 
where to get AudioNote wires
also, have you tried Nick Gowan?http://tsound.com/ 
where to get AudioNote wires
Peter Q at Audio Note UK has always been very responsive to my emails, give him a shout. 
Thin Walled Speakers -Tonian, Musical Affairs, etc
Sksos1 my post was not intended for anyone in particular it was just referring to the overall tone of the responses and actually agreeing with several... 
Thin Walled Speakers -Tonian, Musical Affairs, etc
I think we need to keep in mind that speakers are a vague representation of the original event and things like cabinet design are a small (but sometimes crucial) part of this formula.What I mean is if a speaker offers 15% of the real experience an... 
What makes a tuntable sounds warmer?
VTA maybe?did you check this carefully?Can you raise the tonearm a bit (as long as it is within safe paramiters)? 
Thin Walled Speakers -Tonian, Musical Affairs, etc
the Musical Affair speakers (and video) are very interestingthanks! 
Used cables $1k - SF Amati and Bel Canto RF1000??
Gabriel Gold products have served me well 
Which Cables Are of Most Importance?
huge difference in HDMI cables, especially over the generic cables supplied with components 
Maggie owners opinions wanted
I think a pair of 1.6QR would beat the III's in all areas except the extreme highs and it would be a newer speaker to boot or the OP could move up to the 3.6 as it is a good time to buy them.I would not bother with an older speaker myself.good luc... 
Does listening fatigue go away???
there have been many discussions about rigs sounding better or worse depending on time of day, listener mood, humidity etc.you may want to find some of these threads, one was posted about a month ago...fwiw 
Is this a reasonable stylus?
when was that cartridge made?would it not be dried out if it was an original?I had one in the late 70s or early 80s is why I ask... 
Blues, Jazz, Rock Violinists?
I agree with some of Inna's sentiments, Jean Luc makes me think of 'POP' not jazz 
Does listening fatigue go away???
Please take two vinyl albums and call me in the morning 
Blues, Jazz, Rock Violinists?
I was going to mention Staphane Grappelli but I see he has been mentioned.I just wanted to mention it is nice to see music posts because that is what it is all about.thanks everyone