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New Apple TV & Airport Express
I would recommend auditioning a dac and compare it with the airport express analog out. You may be surprised. 
JWN Amps still in business?
I received my amp from him several weeks ago. He started work on it in January. There were a number of delays so I had him go ahead and ship the amp with the trim work unfinished. Apparently he is going through issues. He told me these last few am... 
Software recommendations
Audirvana Plus 
Computer vs CD/SACD discs
I have a computer audio setup and still buy primarily used cd's, as high res downloads offer very marginal if any improvement to my ears. the benefit is being able to browse and cue up songs on your i-device without having to get up from your list... 
emotiva mono block amps any good?
Krell is mid-fi now? 
Is computer audio a bust?
Fidelizer opened my eyes with respect to computer audio. JRiver alone didn't do a whole lot for me in terms of sound quality. Running fidelizer made all the difference in the world and encouraged me to go down the computer audio rabbit hole. Now I... 
Top brand speakers
Welcome to the rabbit hole 
PC Audio 2.1 upgrade recommendations
Qinpu A-6000 integrated on amazon. Lovely sound integrated. Cheap. 
Speakers for SET 8 Watt 300B system?
I'm driving a pair of Tekton Lore S's with an 8 watt KT66 Inspire amp built by Dennis Had. More than efficient enough. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
What skills are required? Soldering? 
Best way to purchase/download music?
i buy used CD's for the bang for the buck, either at the local music store or online through amazon. i've just started trying some high rez music from HD Tracks with very positive initial results. i also bought jriver to replace itunes, along with... 
AIFF vs Apple Lossless Ripping
Hi British, can you provide more details on your setup? I'm 'getting into' computer audio as well and want to start off on the right foot in regards to which format to rip to. I'll be using an Acer Revo 'net top' to feed a calyx 192 dac. i'm also ... 
von schweikert vr 4
did you fix it? 
von schweikert vr 4
i've lost all sound out of one of mine. happened to the other side too, but i sent that one in under warranty. 
Best speakers for home theater/voice clarity?
the VR4 gen II's are exceptional speakers. Hearing these about 14 years ago driven by bi-amped brystons and naim front end is something i still remember clearly to this day. it was a religious experience. phantom mode is a no-go. pick up a VS cent...