timrhu

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Traveling never going to happen??? need advice
Only if they were free. And then I might ask for gas money. 
How do I connect a separate CD transport
I asked the folks at Resolution Audio if they could add a digital input to my CD-50. They told me it could be done but they weren't enthusiastic about it. My impression was they were busy and just not interested in devoting the time it would take.... 
Speaker recommendation
Keep the subs and get a pair of Bose 901 VI. Suspend the 901s from the ceiling and fill your room with all the sound you could ask for. I did this in a large cavernous room when I was stationed on the island of Crete. Man I could play those babies... 
Cary Audio 303/300
The DSL-710A was used in quite a few dvd players. I bought a lightly used dvd player on ebay with the drive and tore it out. Cost me less than $30. 
I Think I'm Going to Build ncore Monos
Hello Doug, another suggestion to check AudioCircle. There's a section devoted to the Hypex amps with all the info you could ask for; plenty of helpful owners also. Good luck with the project. 
Source for spikes?
There's always ebay. 
Hey Elizabeth Where you be??
She hasn't posted on Steve Hoffman forum lately either. No mistaking her posts so I doubt she's using a new user id. 
Directional speaker cables - switching direction
Jea48, thanks for the link to the 2010 thread. That was a wonderful trip down memory lane. It's a shame we don't see discussions of that caliber here anymore. 
Budget floorstading with a good waf.... Help
For a second system where sound quality is second to disappearing (visually) speakers, I went with the Anthony Gallo A'diva ti and their MPS-150 subwoofer. The sub was totally out of view and the small A'divas sat on either side of the tv. It made... 
Directional speaker cables - switching direction
Speaking of Elizabeth, any one seen her lately? I use several of the same forums as she does and haven't seen her post in weeks. 
New power cords for Vintage amps
I removed the captured power cord from a vintage Harman Kardon amp and installed an IEC socket. I also removed the original 18 gauge cable that ran from the throughout the amp up to the power transformer and replaced it with 14 gauge wire. It was ... 
Speaker cables for KEF LS 50 and Peachtree 220SE
What other cables have you used to determine the GBCs are the culprit? 
pricing database
Interesting site. It would take some work though as an item such as my Thiel CS1.6 speakers are listed more than once with different nomenclature. 
Do you enjoy the sound at your local Theater Plex?
Too FREAKIN LOUD!!!I always take in a pair of ear plugs. 
RCA or Optical?
Does not matter if working properly.MapmanDoes not matter? The audiophile police are watching you.