larrykell

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How do I stream the NAXOS Music Library?
Yes, I bought a DAC. I got a good deal on an Aqua Formula R2R DAC with USB input. I think it sounds great. The Aqua is recognized by Macs as a Core Audio device so it was plug and play.As I explained above, I use a wireless keyboard, trackpad, and... 
How do I stream the NAXOS Music Library?
  I don't know of any way to have Roon stream Naxos, and, as far as I can tell, Naxos does not stream like a radio station. You have to use a web player from the Naxos website to stream a CD that you have selected from a list.   I discovered Luna,... 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
I'll put a vote in for the Second Edition Ambrosia preamp from SST: https://www.sst.audio/new-products/ambrosia-2000-second-editionThis is a new and improved version of James Bongiorno's first edition Ambrosia. James always believed in giving the ... 
How do I stream the NAXOS Music Library?
So, my thought is to buy a Mac mini and use the Duet app that mirrors a display to an iPad as an external display in order to be able to control the Flash streamer from NAXOS.Information on the Duet program is here: https://www.duetdisplay.com/ 
the Q-Up
Thanks for that mention of the templates at the Needle Doctor. I'll print them out and try to figure out if it will work on my turntable. Has anybody mounted this on a Michell Gyro SE, with the Technoarm, like this one: http://www.michell-engineer... 
Getting a Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua rebuilt
Thanks for the reply. Is SoundSmith a good option? I have been reading about them and it does seem like a good way to go for a reasonable price. I'm afraid of what Dynavector will charge me. Larry 
Getting a Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua rebuilt
Thanks for the reply. Is SoundSmith a good option? I have been reading about them and it does seem like a good way to go for a reasonable price. I'm afraid of what Dynavector will charge me. Larru 
I am looking for a Sumo Gold
Hello Pete, You have a Sumo Gold? I have a Sumo Gold, but, no, I'm not selling it. ;-) Just curious, did you get yours rebuilt? I had mine rebuilt by Rick Cullen at Cullen Circuits and, so far, it has been performing wonderfully. Wow, bi-amped Su... 
Help -Gallo Nucleus Speakers-binding post problem
I managed to unscrew the binding post from the sphere and I discovered that the wire was sitting right there near the hole. I was able to use a pair of tweezers to pull the wire outside of the hole a little bit and reattach it to the binding post.... 
Help -Gallo Nucleus Speakers-binding post problem
Yes, the shipment was insured. No, these are not new from Gallo, they're a pair of the Nucleus Reference II speakers that were listed here on Audiogon. The packing was good and there does not appear to be any damage to the boxes but that doesn't ...