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I-tunes download sample rate?
I RIP cds on itunes using error correction. Use AIFF file type with Pure Music playback program. 
Tube in Preamp or Power amp?
Solaris, back to your question, there are hybrid integrated amps with tube line stage and solid state amplification should you prefer to keep an integrated. I had a Vincent at one time. I am currently using a Jolida Fusion pre with a BEl 1001MK5 S... 
It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system?
As a follow-up to my previous post, I put that system together between 1982 and 1985. Kept it until 2010. Replaced the Vandys with Sound Dynamics T3i in 1995. Still have the turntable with MMT arm. 
Who Can I send my dynakit ST-70 to for a rebuild?
Thanks for the info Atmasphere. 
Who Can I send my dynakit ST-70 to for a rebuild?
Thanks for the info Atmasphere. 
Use of footers on maple platforms
Thanks Levy, I have not tried cones and may just leave things as is. As Mapman stated, 'bigger fish". 
Which USB to S/PDIF converter with Metrum Octave?
How about the audiophelio2 with a Bryston BDA-1 or BDA-2? 
It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system?
Sonograph turntable, Blue Oyster, B&K Pro 10, B&K St-140, Vandersteen IIs, Monster Reference ICs & speaker cables. 
Upgrade from AQ King Cobra to Columbia DBS
Want to thank Bo and Zd as I bought my first pair of Columbia. Looking for another. 
Considering Bryston BDA-1 for non-USB use
Dhl, thanks for the response. I purchased a BDA-1 and very much like it. I also appreciate equipment designed with a competent power supply and analog output stage (within budget) hence my interest in the BDA-1. Though the BDA-2 has a different DA... 
Use of footers on maple platforms
Thanks Geoffkait for your response. I currently do not own any cones. I only have the sorbothane vibrapads. Thought the pads where designed more to isolate vibration than to dissipate, not sure that I am right on that. I plan on getting a set of c... 
Use of footers on maple platforms
Elizabeth, no problem, I am not really that thin skinned. Hopping you are having a better day. Mapman, you are correct and I intend to do so. Just placed the maple shelves prior to posting. EMB, Thanks. A friend made the maple shelves for me. Not ... 
Who Can I send my dynakit ST-70 to for a rebuild?
Andy, great thread. Don't intend to hijack, however feel another thread on this would just confuse.Stuart, What was the cost of your project? I have a ST-70 that has been stored since the 60s. In great shape but needs new capacitors etc due to age... 
Will I hear differences between 8TC and 12TC?
I have had the 8tc. Currently have the 12tc. I changed because I needed longer length cable, 15', to reconfigure my system otherwise I would have put my audio $$$ elsewhere. At shorter lengths, the cost differential between the 8 and 12 tc would p... 
DAC Recommendation around 2.5K
I have the DL3 unmoded, just purchased a Bryston BDA-1. I like the sound of the DL, the Bryston is an improvement. THE BDA-1 doe not have the USB capability that you are looking for, however the newer BDA-2 does, I believe. I prefer to use a separ...