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Rip or Copy?
"02-27-15: PtssThanks again. I have about a 3/4 yr old Lenovo laptop. I'll check the model and details tonight. Isn't iTunes just for apple?"You can use iTunes for Windows, but unless you really need to for some reason, I wouldn't. iTunes seems to... 
Different subs in pairs?
I was just kidding Al. Sometimes I just can't help myself. lol. Looking at your last post, I have seen this type of thing before. Not with home audio gear, but with pro audio gear. I remember a few instances where I heard a friends guitar amp, or ... 
Rip or Copy?
"I should have stated I wanted to make a copy of CD's,DVD's and Blu-Rays; but keep the copies on some type of storage and management device, not make more CD's,DVD's. And be able to play off the storage device with excellent quality. I imagine a c... 
Bi-Amping Maggie 3.6 Questions
"02-27-15: Timrhu Or is this a wrong assumption because the crossover prevents high frequency info from going to the bass and low frequency info from going to the tweeter so that each part of the speaker is doing just its part?Yes, this is a wrong... 
Different subs in pairs?
"If you can hear intelligible audio from the radio station, I suspect that it is AM and not FM which is being picked up, in which case you would want to select from among those listed under the "Low Frequency 200 kHz - 30 MHz" tab on the page I li... 
Comments on interconnect cables
I had the HT myself and they were OK. I wouldn't spend $900 on them. If you would consider a different brand, you may want to consider a pair of AQ Columbia. I feel that its a much better sounding cable."02-27-15: DwellerWireworld uses OCC copper ... 
too much acoustic treatment suck mids, shrill highs
"02-26-15: SabaiZd542,You stated, "One thing that you can do, and I highly recommend it, is to set your system up in a different room just as a test to see if the problem goes away." That's an interesting suggestion. I would never thought of that.... 
System assessment--should I change amps?
Looking at your system, a better option might be to upgrade your digital front end. What you have now is not bad, but it still may be the weakest link in the system. For a new integrated, the new 5 series Ayre would be a good choice if you want to... 
Floor Stander with Small Footprint 7K - 15K
"02-25-15: CtsoonerI never got to hear the Futuras. Always wanted to, but no one seemed to have them. I wonder how many they sold. I thought I saw a pair for sale on here a month ago."I don't know what part of the country you live in, but they had... 
Need Audio Tech who knows tubes - Chicago area
I just read through my post again and I should have mentioned that Wellington Audio, in my first recommendation, is an Audio Note dealer. I don't think there are too many of them, that's why I bring it up. 
Service manual
I'm pretty sure Marsh is still in business. They have a web site and a phone number listed. 
Matching a preamp with a different brand
I've seen BAT amps used with many different brands of preamps. But why not consider a BAT preamp? They make some nice ones in both tube and SS. 
Db Power Amp - is there a better ripper out there?
Nglazer,What format are you ripping to? You may want to double check that because iTunes doesn't support all formats, like the very popular FLAC. Also, try and open your ripped files using a different media player. VLC or Audacious would be a good... 
Agree or disagree with the following statement.
"02-24-15: Rodman99999HEY; We're all Bozos on this bus!"Easy for you to say. I'm on the blue bus. 
Best quality digital recorder??
"02-25-15: PtssThanks guys. Pardon my lack of knowledge but I've been under the impression ripping CD's was for quick,easy casual listening."If you rip a CD properly, it should be just as good as the original. Actually, if you use a recorder of so...