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Headless MacMini
If you have another Mac (10.5 or above) or an iPad or iPhone, you can remote into the Mini and control it as if you were sitting in front of it. There are two steps to get this working. The first step is to configure the Mini to allow screen shari... 
Best Inexpensive Preamp for DENON 103?
A great sounding low-cost preamp that mates well with the DL-103 is a Jolida JD9. They come up used in the $300-350 range. List is $499. There are lots of well documented tweaks to improve performance to a much higher level. 
dacs as preamps ?
Your question is tough to answer because it's a matter of personal preference. Both my dacs have volume control, but I strongly prefer the sound when they run through my tube preamp. When I connect them directly to the amp, they have a lean midbas... 
how do you level a turntable?
You need a bubble level and some shims to insert under your TT feet. I've used layers of electrical tape with good results, but anything will work. It just needs to be thin so you can gradually increase the height. 
Jolida JD9 Opamps
Armstrod, where can I buy 637 opamps? 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
I have to agree with Ohm speakers. They are wonderful. 
Audiogon sellers, please stop and read this thread
You need to tell Audiogon about this. They should be doing everything they can to remove scammers from the classifieds. 
Micro Seiki MR-711 DD Turntable, Motor Bust??
You're in deep water. There's no way to replace the motor on this table. If you want to get it running, you need to find a tech that can diagnose the problem and fix it. It might be best to start a new forum with a more explicit title like: Lookin... 
ALON acarian speaker specifications
Here's a product brochure: https://bspace.berkeley.edu/access/content/user/228605/Alon/Alon-Manual.pdfIf you need more info, contact Carl Marchisoto: Accent Speaker Technology, Ltd.1511 Lincoln AvenueHolbrook, NY 11741Phone: 631-738-2540carl@NolaS... 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
I completely agree. It's a shame they've removed the ability to communicate with each other outside the forums. In their effort to increase profits, they're killing our community. It makes you wonder if the site is about high end audio or just hig... 
Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review
03-26-12: Chashas1I was hoping he had gone away for good. How did he offend you? 
Firewire Question for iMac
Not sure why my iMac has both FW400 and FW800 but heck, I'll take it!During the transition from FW400 to FW800, iMacs had both. You're lucky! 
Firewire Question for iMac
iMacs produced between 1998-2009 had Firewire 400 (6 pin). iMacs produced after October 2009 had Firewire 800 (9 pin). All new iMacs have Firewire 800 (9 pin). There's a good reference article here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_1394The Weiss ... 
Phono cartridge left / right output voltage differ
It's irritating when this happens. We expect "new" to be perfect and free of problems. I bought a DL-103 from AudioCubes years ago and it happened to me, but I don't remember hearing a difference between channels. Should you complain to the vendor... 
Signet MR 5.0 me - LPGear replacement stylus
Thank you! I'll check it out.