tarsando

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Add a external DAC, buy EAR Acute or go PC`?
Huh, PC audio would be my last choice. A used dac is what I would do. Like a Levinson--they show up here sometimes. 
Subwoofer cutting in and out
Call the guy selling the telephone transponder tweak here on the gon. Maybe he's got a, shall we say, "message" that can be said over the phone to fix it. I was thinking of "cut it out" myself. You can try that yourself and if it works, you'd be d... 
What interconnects work well with Mcintosh Gear?
Jon Risch Belden type. 
Which CD failed you on bass notes?
Throw on any old Keith Jarret Trio album and you'll hear enough bass to test anything. Even to listen to 
Why are we so passive?
The best speaker makers aren't the best amplifier makers 
Leaving DAC on all the time OK?
Any dac I've ever had either had no power switch or had the switch on the back. My own opinion is leaving them on all the time is fine. 
Why do headphones sound so good...
They get into your head with the music in a way that is unique. 
Sutherland PhD Issues
WRT why expect other components to be the cause--the most natural first assumption is the assumption he made--the thing is supposed to sense a signal, maybe there IS a signal. Does it happen with nothing connected? No. Your suggestion about where ... 
Sutherland PhD Issues
Could they be picking up RF? 
new to tubes
I would not be able to make that description. However, seeing as how you just bought the amp, why not listen to it as is for a few months? 
Audio Research REF3 / REF110 owners...
THat's why Halcro rules 
Anyone know anything about NEC Renaissance Speaks
That long ago and that brand (don't they make computer monitors?), I would think you would have a huge number of upgrade options. 
Going into the dark side.....please help
Imin2u I do believe your experience is unusual. Kids unwatched even for a couple minutes (when they are young) can do quite a bit. Their curiosity gets the better of them. Lucky you!!! 
Going into the dark side.....please help
Hey, rich, good luck with new baby! I don't have a suggestion hifi-wise, but your intuitions are right in my experience...children are so curious and do things you just can't imagine ahead of time. One example (not hif but electronics): when my da... 
small flat screen tvs?
This looks like a repeat of something you posted yesterday. Like the man says, go to Walmart or Target.