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Loud Humming.
Yep, I used to have the same problem when I hooked up my cable to my TV. I solved it by installing a ground loop filter between the cable and my TV's cable connector. They are available at most electronic stores. I picked up mine at Radio Shack. T... 
Computer based music collection ??
Computer evolves faster than a mutating virus. Hence I have a couple of old Dell laptops sitting around collecting dust. Now they become my servers for a multi-room setup. I ripped all my CDs into an external HD. I hooked up the HD to my network w... 
Ruining music with a cheap sub
03-11-06: Mdhoover"Sloppy loose bass from a cheap sub is worse than no sub at all IMO."ChadnlizIn my opinion too.With respect to subwoofer directionality, there's a wonderfully funny thread where some of the participants get into a SPIRITED debate... 
Biggest Subwoofer Ever Made
If it costs less than a Bobcat bulldozer, I will buy one. I need to find an entertaining way to demolish my shed while throwing a pool party. ;-) 
Computer-Based Audio Primer
Matt, thanks for the primer, nice work!! I am looking into setting up PC audio and I need all the help I can get.Another alternative for external storage is to get a router with USB built-in, such as the Netgear WGT634U. Any external drive can be ... 
Shanlilng CD players
celebrer, the Raysonic Amp looks just like the Shanling!!! I went to the Raysonic website which is located in Toronto. On their website, they mentioned that they have recently acquired an electronic facility in China, could it be Shanling??? 
The Law of Diminishing Digital Returns
Matt, I have a laptop sitting around collecting dust and am thinking about getting a DAC. But I am new at this, so how do you feed signal from PC to DAC? Do you need some kind of software? Not too many DAC out there have a USB port, but my laptop ... 
Shanlilng CD players
Doug, I hear what you are saying. I actually visited a local Rega dealer and they sold even have a demo Apollo. The Apollo is such a hot item these days, it has a backlog of 3 weeks minimum! And... have you ever tried explain something technical t... 
Shanlilng CD players
So far, 2+ 1- on the Shanling but both +'s have level 1 or better mods. Will the Music Halls with mods sound better than the Shanling with equivalent mods? I would imagine the Shanling will sound better as it's a tube CDP and it costs twice as muc... 
Shanlilng CD players
I was wondering about the mods too. Does it really transform the Shanling to a new level? Aren't the Music Hall players(and the Onix's) also manufactured by Shanling? The Music Hall players are selling like hot cakes on Audiogon. Perhaps it's beca... 
Tube, hybrid or solid state for Merlin TSM-MMs?
Thank you all for your helpful inputs. I will definitely talk to Bobby.After reading your inputs, I am leaning toward tubes now. I am thinking about getting an amp(not hybrid) with a volumn pot and hook up the CDP directly to the amp since I only ... 
Tube, hybrid or solid state for Merlin TSM-MMs?
Swampwalker, thanks for your advice and pointing out the missing info. The size of my listening room is about 25 x 18 with a 14 ft. cathedral ceiling. Unfortunately it's a very 'live' room, hardwood floor with minimal furnishing, just an area carp...