rsasso

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CD recorders with hard disk
Does anyone know if there are any devices still out there with album art and video out for display after downloading to the harddrive on the unit? 
CD recorders with hard disk
Can you do an audiophile grade sound card with RCA out jacks in something like a Mac mini...which was suggested above? 
CD recorders with hard disk
I guess I was thinking more an audio component that integrates readily into a stereo system. I know you are going to say that a Mac mini can integrate into a stereo system, I just am not sure I know how that is done. 
SPEAKER HUM
To Millicurie999Since the amp is about 10ft away from the preamp,it would take an extension cord, but yes, I can get everyting (sources included) into the same surge protector. Out of curiosity though, if that is the problem, would a cheater plug ... 
SPEAKER HUM
To Tvad,Thanks again for your very knowledgable input on my setup. It is appreciated, and I will get some 6SN7's and try out your suggestions. 
SPEAKER HUM
To Tvad,I dont have any of these 6SN7's to rotate right now. The microphonic tube you mentioned as common; is that normal as well? The microphonic effect of tapping the tube doesnt mean the tube is damaged, correct? 
SPEAKER HUM
To Fplanner2000I have to share my ignorance. Don't you need XLR input/outputs to connect the preamp and amp with balanced IC's? These components have RCA connectors. 
SPEAKER HUM
To NewbeeSomeone stole my cheater plug. I will get one at the hardware store and give that a try. Thanks 
SPEAKER HUM
To MillicurieOK: I substituted the interconnects between amp and preamp with heavier shielded cables and that had no effect. The hum is NOT there if the amp only is turned on.The hum is there when the preamp is on, even with no components connecte... 
SPEAKER HUM
To MillicurieI substituted a small Tono preamp for the big Ming Da...result was LESS hum (and higher frequency)...but still some hum. I am not sure what that tells us. 
SPEAKER HUM
To Millicurieamp and preamp are plugged into separate outlets 
grilles on or off the speakers??
To Johnny53THANKS! I had actually spoken to the speaker distributor, who told me they were for shipping purposes only and should "definitely be taken out". I thought I was losing my ear for music entirely. James Taylor sounded like Mickey Mouse an... 
grilles on or off the speakers??
Let's muddy the waters even more. When I first took the grilles off my speakers (and this was after having them for quite a long time), I found foam plugs in the four (2 per speaker) vent ports at the bottom of the speakers. These are apparently u... 
grilles on or off the speakers??
To AudiofeilAll is forgiven. Let us enjoy the music 
grilles on or off the speakers??
To LoomisJohnson,Yes, there are Totems and Revels that don't include the grilles, and others like Paradigm with their "specially designed grilles" and don't recommend using their speakers without them. That is why I was interested in the group's f...