tgrisham

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Importing physical CDs into iTunes
Try clicking on the File tab marked "Get Artwork" and let it go searching. Also make sure that Gracenote is selected for the artwork and you are hooked up to the internet. 
Geekpulse $300 Hi-Res DAC
Unless you are a beta tester you will not be able to listen to this unit before it's release in May 2014. Until then, it's all hype. 
Onkyo 805 receiver no sound - any clues?
Then it is not worth fixing. Any new receiver will offer the same functionality as the 805 and cost approx $700 and have a new warranty. I still believe in Onkyo products. Good luck. 
Onkyo 805 receiver no sound - any clues?
I have the 805 and have not experienced this problem. I don't have enough information to diagnose the problem but I believe a systematic approach may help. First, unplug the unit for 5 minutes and then plug it in. Next, go back to default on all s... 
replace in wall cables? or not?
Also consider Belden quad cable available at many places including Blue Jeans cable. 
Another lame question
The Airport Express will output lossless bit perfect digital signals via optical output. You lose nothing by transitting sound this way if you have a good DAC on the receiving end. It will only transmit 16/44.1 and no higher but most music is CD b... 
Turntable placement Advise.
I would rather have the 18 foot run from phono preamp to system preamp than expose my TT to that much vibration. Bad idea. 
Geekpulse $300 Hi-Res DAC
I ordered the USB DAC. It should arrive in January. You'll have to wait until April to find out how good the pulse is. Pre orders are 40% off retail price. 
Which $500 Speaker Next?
Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 ($349) or 10.2 ($449)with Sanus all steel stands will be less than $500. I have the 10.1 and am very happy in a medium room. The sound is full, rich, extended with more bass than you expect and life-like voices and strings ... 
Remote volume control = unacceptable compromise?
Wow. Roscoeiii. I wish I could teach my dog to change the volume. Cool trick. Oh. You meant...... Sorry. 
Anti static guns
I still have the small black cap that goes on the end of the red original Zerostat that shows sparks when properly activated. Peterayer is on to something. Find a way to see if it sparks. Engineers? 
Best HDMI cable for 25-30 feet?
Blue Jeans Cable. Guaranteed to work or your money back. Excellent well built products. 
Cognitive Dissonance Theory – What Do You Think?
Does this explain the preference for expensive cables? 
Two Subs?
You may find this article interesting.http://www.harman.com/EN-US/OurCompany/Innovation/Documents/White%20Papers/multsubs.pdf 
Favorite laser lens cleaner?
Laser lens cleaners scare me. Let us know after several treatments if the laser still reads properly.