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swampwalker

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Do all computers output digital thru USB?
Go toControl panel>>Sounds and Audio Device PropertiesClick Audio TabChange Sound Playback default device to USB speakersand then click apply. 
Mother of All Ground Loops
This is not a ground loop. Follow Hifitime's good advice. If you are getting shocked, then there are significant stray voltages "floating" around somewhere. Be careful and if you have any doubt about what you are doing, call an electrician. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
You got a conditioner for your higher power??? Kewl!! 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Rx8man- You gotta get a dedicated line for your higher power..... conditioner! Rim-shot please ;~) 
Does anyone like country
Big fan of alt-country and bluegrass although right now maybe more alt-bluegrass as well. To add to Muzicat and LoomisJohnson's lists, include:Lyle LovettMary Chapin CarpenterTift MerritEmmyLou HarrisPatty Loveless (esp Mountain Soul, one of the b... 
FRIED R4 CROSSOVER HELP
Try member Trelja. He may be able to point you in the right direction. 
What is closest to my beloved Cal Audio CL 15?
I agree that the CAL machines (I have a CL-10) are excellent. FWIW, Approved Audio in Bantam, CT used to be a CAL service center and has a good supply of many parts. You might check w them about your particular machine. I also have an Audio Aero P... 
Phono Amp recomendation
Never heard your rcvr, but there is a Lehman Black cube for sale in that range, which is a good value. 
Building a music server - newbie
good resource is computeraudio.com 
Tips for cleaning Zyx airy 3
search forums for post by user dougdeacon describing his Magic Eraser (ME) tweak, then do it after each side, followed by a soft brush or dip in the zerodust. 
My NAD reciever has no sound , Any suggestions
Is it in stereo mode? Are the surround speaker levels set all the way down. Are the surround sound speakers connected at the receiver AND at the speaker? 
Need preamp recommendation
VACFirst Sound 
40-50w tube amp for Aerial 9
Shredder- for some ss amps, its the other way around. x watts @ 8 ohms2x watts 2 4 ohmsIts called doubling down. some ss amps can, as far as I know, most tube amps do not do this.For a speaker designed for voltage paradigm, no big deal. For a spea... 
B&W 801 vs 803s
Two comments- 1. Not sure how much diff this makes with HT, unless you are playing music DVDs. 2. I have never been a big fan of B&W, but the D series w the right upstream equipment can be remarkable. Check out member dougdeacon's system. When... 
Amarra for iTunes at RMAF...
So am I correct that this player only works w Mac?