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For those of us over 60..
Not a band, but Ry Cooder's body of work. 
iPad as music server/player Airplay to Mcintosh MAC7200 upto audiophile quality?
I use an iMac and AirPlay to transmit to an Apple TV3, then via the optical connection to a Simaudio 300D and to either a Simaudio i-5 LE or a Cayin A-50T integrated. It's extremely convenient and I do think it sounds at least 90% as good as going... 
Is APower Conditioner For A Mostly Vintage System Worth Getting?
I've used a Furman Elite 15i for several years and been very happy with it. Seven outlets, six on the back and one on the front, line filtering, surge protection, front panel voltage readout. I use it with both SS and tube amps and have never noti... 
Great equipt stand for under $500???
Another vote for the VTI stands. I have two. They're well made, attractive and easy to configure and assemble. Because I was swapping components so often I put locking casters on the bases rather than spikes. Because they take a standard thread it... 
Peachtree Audio DeepblueSky
I've bought two DeepBlue 2s for my daughters' families. They're the perfect solution for them, utterly simple to operate, both Bluetooth and wired inputs, remote control, big enough to contain realistically-sized drivers but visually unobtrusive, ... 
DAC's and external portable hard drives
If your DAC has an optical input the cheapest, simplest way to make a connection might be to buy a used Airport Express or Apple TV, one of the previous models that have the combined optical/audio output. Put either one on your network and situate... 
DAC's and external portable hard drives
Please provide some more information. Does your computer have a wi-fi signal that will reach the media/audio room? What software do you use to play the music on the computer? What inputs does your DAC have, USB, optical, SPDIF, etc.? What's your b... 
Tube vendor recommendations?
Another vote for Jim McShane. Great person, very knowledgeable and has always given helpful advice, even to the point of tracking down the technical specs for my amp to make sure the bias point was appropriate. 
Mytek Brooklyn - A dangerous pre!
An anti-static mat might work placed on the floor in front of your equipment. The mat itself is grounded at the wall and in theory dissipates any charge. I don't have personal experience with them but found them when I did some research for a comp... 
HELP--- I need 1/4" - 20 thread rack feet for Billy Bags stand up rack ONLY M6 online
Not sure this is what you're looking for but...https://www.amazon.com/Sound-Isolation-Cones-Floor-Spikes/dp/B00606VMTQ 
Tung-Sol EL-34B vs Genalex Gold Lion KT77 for Cayin A100T Integrated Tube Amplifier
I have the Cayin A-50T and from the construction of them I'm pretty sure the stock Cayin-branded power tubes I got are Russian reissue El34s. They sounded ok but the Gold Lion KT77s are considerably better. I bought them, along with Gold Lion 12AX... 
Devore Orangutan O/96 Resale Value
The reason the sales prices are blocked on expired sales is so that you will pay for access to that information in the audiogon bluebook. 
Add On For Streaming
Agree it should be kept as simple as possible but if you're going to use Bluetooth you have to pair your phone or other Bluetooth transmitting device with the Bluetooth receiver. Fortunately, that's usually a very simple operation. Make sure Bluet... 
Add On For Streaming
A very good solution, I think, would be a Peachtree Audio Deepblue Sky.https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/deepblue-sky.htmlI've bought two of the previous model, the Deepblue 2, for my daughters who have the same requirements as your tenants and you. ... 
On Line Audio Mail Order Retailers
Besides Music Direct, I've also had great service from B&H and Audio Advisor. If you find yourself in New York it's worth a visit to B&H, a giant fantasyland of gear...audio, photo, every kind of electronics you can imagine, with a staff t...