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Best way to store a cart
No liquid nitrogen. You don't want to harden the rubber suspension. 
Help create my Mac Music Server
Some random thoughts about playing 24/96 FLAC.ITunes doesn't play FLAC but it has the best user interface by far. It can be remotely controlled by an iPhone/iPod Touch, that makes it ideal for a headless (no monitor, no keyboard or mouse) media se... 
Help create my Mac Music Server
Some random thoughts about RAID:Since you are installing two HDs, I assume you are trying to use a RAID-1 mirror set for high availability. RAID is designed for mission critical applications which require zero down time. In order to achieve that, ... 
Solo Violin...suggestions.
Here are some of my favorsSelections from the Miracle Makers, Elmar Oliveira violin, ABC RecordsOh! That Stradivarius, Linda Rosenthal violin, FIM MusicHeifetz Showpieces, Jascha Heifetz violin, RCASarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Itzhak Perlman violin, ... 
$20 XLR cables that sound good
You have just experienced what I have spent thousands in the past 30 some odd years to learn: there is no need to spend thousands on cable to get great sound. 
iTunes music for home and on the go?
Lapierre, Correct me if I am wrong but I don't think iPod supports FLAC. 
Speaker Placement, Listening Room Design
If you are building a new room, you definitely should let professional design it. The cost of trial and error over time will be more than enough to pay for professional services and get it done right the first time. 
Dedicated 20 amp/ground loop question
It all depends on the distance between the outlets and the circuit breakers, the type of wire being used, and the workmanship of the electrician. If you use good quality wire and parts, and your electrician does everything by the book and doesn't ... 
Moving music from PC to Mac
Howard, Ericjcabrera's suggestion certainly works but please be aware that if you have "Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library" preference checked on the Mac Mini side (it is checked by default), all music files will be copied fr... 
Firewire to SPDIF
Cerrot, I am not quite sure what you are suggesting. Are you saying the Benchmark DAC-1 instruction manual is mistaken and its USB port is in fact unable to output 24/96 signal? 
Firewire to SPDIF
Cerrot, My Benchmark DAC-1 instruction manual clearly stays that it utilizes USB 1.1 protocol, and is compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports. USB 1.1 is the first widely used and bug fixed version of USB 1.0. It has a maximum data rate of ... 
Firewire to SPDIF
I don't think the information you got on USB is correct. I am connecting my Mac Mini to a Benchmark DAC-1 using USB and I can send 24/96 signal to the DAC without any problem. 
stereo cartridge on mono record
The follow link shows how to to wire a stereo cart for mono playback, you might want to take a look at it.http://pagesperso-orange.fr/jlf/erepro2.htm 
Magnetic repulsion?
In order to float a heavy plinth, the magnets must be able to generate a very strong magnetic field. Cart is very sensitive to magnetic field. Unless your cart is well shielded, given the close proximity to strong magnetic field, the result could ... 
Mark Levinson question
360s supports 24/96 decoding, 36 doesn't.