timrhu

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Help needed to recover costs please
Mention their name on this site and any other audio sites you visit. Then send them an email requesting your money back with links to your posts. Of course you'll be happy to provide updates to the original threads once the matter is resolved. 
Spades or Bananas on you Cary 500's
I did something similar to what Mitch2 did. I removed the piece of plastic wrapped around the base of the post which allowed large spades to mount properly. 
Need Suggestions For Raising Speaker Height
What Timlub said. I cut pieces of MDF to fit and glued a couple together to get the correct height. Did the same for my Kestrels just to try it. Very simple fix. 
Incredible new USB DAC from GOTO Unit USA
After reading your review I was surprised to read this "I'll update this this thread with more information as it further develops, but I'm still contemplating the purchase..." What more do you want from a DAC? 
a solid state amp that is recessed in the treble
Look into a class d amp. The latest ICE modules (Bel Canto Ref500) have a very smooth top end. Very neutral, not harsh at all. 
Need Remote Code or type for Marsh P2000
Check out the logitech harmony remote. I bought one at Best Buy for $50. It has controlled every piece I've tried it with. You can check their web site to find out if it will control your Marsh. 
Headless MacMini
Got the pocketcloud app on my iphone and ipod touch. Works like a charm. I think I'll still use the apple remote app to control itunes but it is nice to be able to turn the machine off the correct way.Thanks again Mingles. 
Headless MacMini
Thanks for the link Mingles. 
Headless MacMini
Good info. Will give it a try. Do I need to download an app to my iphone to control the mac mini with the phone? 
Nasty slap echo
Oh jeez, now I gotta go and check my comfy Scan leather swivel/recliner I've been using for years to see if it is mucking up my sound....:-)MapmanYou say that in jest, but if the top of the chair is above your head it does affect what you hear. A ... 
Headless MacMini
I do control my mac mini with either an ipod touch or iphone and will try the screen sharing recommendation. When I first got the mac I tried the VNC route but never got it to work as I'm not the most computer savvy guy. Maybe I'll get my 14-year-... 
Headless MacMini
I use a headless Mac Mini also and hope to see some good info here. Mine has a keyboard attached as well as a wireless mouse. Putting it to sleep with the keyboard is doable, but the only way I know to turn it off is to hold the power button until... 
Need help picking a CD Player
My standard recommendation meets your requirements perfectly. Get a used Resolution Audio Opus 21. 
Any idea what Dynaudio Contour 1.3se are worth?
I sold a pair of these in the piano black finish for around $1200 about a year ago. Mine did have some minor damage and were rated a 6. You could sign up for Audiogon bluebook and see what others have sold for. 
B&W speakers toed in or fired straight out
Toe-in experimentation is the only way to get the best sound. Whatever works for you is best.