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Willie Nelson, the star who wasn't supposed to be
I like "Willie and Family Live" and "Stardust" a lot. Interestingly, they were both originally recorded in 1978. I'm an admitted Willie fan, but I don't actually own much of his stuff (I should remedy that...). I do own the 3 disk "Revolutions of ... 
Best sounding solution for Ipod
Splittie,After reading your post, I don't see an iPod listed at all? You do however mention that your laptop is connected to your system via the headphone output.So, are you using an iPod or are you using iTunes output from your laptop? There's po... 
PC Audio Basics
Delvxe,Yes, you will need an amp. I have a friend who is a manufacturer of high-end SET tube amps, DACs and speakers. His system consist of:MacbookUSB DAC (his design)SET power amplifier (his design)single driver speakers (his design)In his system... 
crass to ask for feedback after a transaction?
I agree with Tvad. Ask nicely. Let them know that you've left feedback for them and would appreciate it if they could return the favor. Typically what I do is when I receive an item, I sent the seller a confirmation that I received the item in goo... 
Tube Amp recommendation
Check out the Fatman iTube tube integrated amp w/built-in iPod dock.http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FAITAlso, the Shanling MC-30 is really neat.http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlplay&1201626861Not affiliated with eithe... 
One cdp into two amps
This is good news since the solid state (Nakamichi IA-1z) integrated apparently has an onboard DAC (I could alway refer to the Nak's manual) since I am currently running a digital coax from the Apollo's digital out and it is definitly working and ... 
One cdp into two amps
Clos,Unless you integrated amp has a DAC built into it, you can not use the digital coax connection.Most integrated amps do not have DACs in them. Typically an integrated amp will require and analog input via either RCA or XLR(balanced) connection... 
What's that buzz, tell me what's a happening...
Since you say the problem is in only in one speaker, I would first swap the speaker cable connection R->L, L->R, and see if the problem moves to the other speaker.This will tell you a couple of things. First, it will confirm if the problem i... 
Best short-lived band?
OK, I've seen Little Village mentioned a couple of times now, and IMHO they don't fit the bill. I think of them more as a Supergroup composed of 4 of the best in the business, i.e. Cooder, Hiatt, Keltner and Lowe.Although I own the CD and listen t... 
Do you have any suggestions?
Knot,Is your NAD an integrated amp? If it is an integrated, does it have a built-in phono stage? If not, you are going to need to divide your $300 investment between a turntable (with arm and cartridge) and a phono stage.If you just need a turntab... 
Am I Bad Listener?
Of course, that's a joke! I have a modest system myself. Much less expensive than yours overall, and I certainly hear differences in digital front ends (cd players, DAC/Transport, etc.) But they aren't huge revelations. It's typically more like an... 
Am I Bad Listener?
Maybe your enjoyment of listening to music is getting in the way of you listening to equipment...........Enjoy,TIC 
Help me build a Theatre system for $5000
Stan,The Onkyo 805 is generally considered to be a great value in mid-level HT receivers. I own an Onkyo 703 which is a predecessor/little brother of the 805 and I really like it for its combination of performance and ease of use. The autocalibrat... 
Best Used SET tube amp. under $1000
Do you need an integrated amp (volume control) or are you looking for a power amp (no volume control)? 
Who makes Magwire Speaker Cables ?
That's funny! Well, you can save a lot of money in wires by not connecting you system together.....Enjoy,Tom