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Audio Research HD 220 Hybrid Amplifier
Here's a review from a dealer in Australia for what It's worth, Hope this helps. http://www.drhifi.net.au/Reviews/ARC%20HD220%20Review/1.htm 
Refinishing Yamaha NSM-1000's
Hi, the finish on the Yammies from memory were a satin black lacquer, not hard if you have a high pressure spray gun. Failing that you can buy satin black lacquer in a spray can. Start by rubbing the surface with oo steel wool to a smooth even sur... 
Which ARC reference component to upgrade?
Hi, have you tried driving you Ref 110 direct from your Dac , eliminate the line stage. I owned a Ref 110 and found it to be a bit overated. The Ref 110 only sings with easy loads as I think the output transformers are too small and easilly satura... 
From PC / Mac to DAC into Monoblocks, Direct?
Hello Cwlondon, all volume controls including digital are not created equal. Digital volume controls literaly throw away resolution as they attenuate, although dynamics seem to be untouched. Analog depending on the quality seem to retain resolutio... 
Having a bad experience with Ridge Street Audio...
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From PC / Mac to DAC into Monoblocks, Direct?
My personal setup is a PC server built into an Antec Case, So it looks like a piece audio gear, this is run wireless with a laptop at my listening position using windows remote desktop. This means the remote laptop is the monitor and keyboard to t... 
From PC / Mac to DAC into Monoblocks, Direct?
If you use a PC Foobar has a volume control. 
possibility of refinishing speaker
I'm almost sure your speakers are finished with a 2 Pack sealer and clear over a spirit stained veneer. After preparation, satin black 2 pack can be sprayed over the original clear coat, a sealer shouldn't be necessary. 2 Pack is nasty and should ...