zd542

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Mac question
I assume its a USB drive. The first thing I would do is try a different USB port. There may be a problem with the one you are using. After that, try rebooting your computer with the drive already in place. If it still doesn't work, ask your friend... 
Most demanding passages for a turntable & system
Not to get off topic but dosen't your TT have a built in phono pre amp? If so, is that what the KAB rewire does? (Eliminate it so that you can use your Krell). 
Sony 9100ES, Oppo 103 105
I agree with Sidssp. I doubt you will notice any difference between the 2 if you are using it as a transport. There is one thing you may want to try. I had the 9000ES and had a very interesting experience with it. It took me a couple of weeks to f... 
Polk Audio
"Funny how a thread about Polk can morph into a discussion about Best Buy."That was my doing. Someone was complaining that audiophiles don't like Polk anymore because they lost their "snob appeal" (I think thats what they called it), and are sold ... 
HELP Musical Life basic Turntable
It may be better to just buy a speed control instead of a new motor. 
How powerful is a Wavac MD-300B
If you are not sure if you will have enough power, maybe consider a different amp. I have a VAC 30/30. It has 2 300b's per side and is quite powerful. I believe its rated at 32 watts per channel. It sounds just as powerful as my old AR VT100. It h... 
Remote codes for Wadia 15 DA and 8 Trasnport?
Any universal remote should work. Try codes for Teac, Pioneer, Philips and Sony. (In that order). You should get it with one of those brands. 
ARC vsi75 versus ARC reference 75
"If you are set on the ARC gear then I would guess that the separates will outperform the integrated but would step up the linestage to an LS 27 at a minimum--even if that meant going with a less costly amp."I agree. 
What is your preference, Records or CDs?
Psag,"I think digital is a more accurate way of reproducing music. Analogue introduces some distortions and omits some information, and therefore may ultimately sound more musical to the human ear."How do you come up with that? I think you can eas... 
Pioneer PD-65 & Parasound z-dac
What model transport does the PD-65 have? 
Steve guttenberg
"What is it that gives you the right to tell anyone what is "best" recordings to use to listen to speakers."The first amendment. 
ar preamp to manley stingray int.amp no sound come
That's a really bad idea. I would check each piece individually to make sure you didn't damage them. 
tag maclaren dpa 32r wont power up fuses ok
Assuming you didn't forget to plug it in, I would look inside. There may be more fuses internally. Also, if you have it hooked up to any type of line conditioner, check that as well. They have fuses too. 
Remote control for Philips Cd 753
Just about any universal remote should work. Its very likely you already have one. If you have remotes for something like a TV or DVD player, use one of those. All you have to do is look up the codes for Philips and assign it to one of the compone... 
Need your expertise over 2 dac choice....
I don't think you are going about this the right way. $7000 is a lot of money to take a chance on. You can get all the recommendations you like, but there's no substitute for a good demo. If you don't have a local dealer, find one thats not local ...