I'm sure this has been answered a million times here, but I can't find it.

I would like to rip all my CDs onto my hard drive and sell the old CDs (to buy more vinyl, of course). I hope to purchase a Squeezebox to link my digital music to my receiver.

What it the best format or iTunes settings to preserve this music, since I won't have the CDs any longer? I dont think drive space will be an issue; I should be able to use an large external hard drive, correct? I don't really care about the portability issues in terms of a ipod type player.

so sometimes when i'm changing records there is a loud static "pop" that is sent to my speakers, usually when i touch the turntable or record. i try to remember to decrease the volume but don't always remember. i do use a demagnetizing brush on my records before playing them but i'm not getting a gun or anything like that.

i just want to know: is this static "pop" going to hurt the speakers, or anything else, if experienced occasionally?

>>> "this topic (whatever it is) will remain complicated and controversial for a good long while -- that's just the nature of the beast. I'll close this thread now...........
I hope we can move forward in an interesting and intelligent direction." <<<

Just closing the "Visit to Mikey's" thread, Stephen, does not end the discussion and does not end controversy. It is already continuing under other threads.

Which rapper do you think bought Hummer?

Can anyone suggest a good source for audio-grade capacitors? I want to get a couple of 2200 uf caps to use as DC filters at the line level.
Thanks.

Any plans to review Geddes' Summa?
http://www.gedlee.com/Summa.htm
http://www.gedlee.com/Summa_assembled.htm

Interesting thread:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=123426&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

Everything I need to know about Islam I learned on September 11, 2001.

Just another example.

http://apnews.myway.com//article/20090602/D98I6VTG0.html

Magneplanar has complimented the floor standing MMG with MMG W, on the wall (or fold-away?) and MMG C (center channel). Stereophile kept MMG in C restricted through 10/08 & dropped on basis of not having been reviewed of late.

Does the dropping of speaker on that basis mean anything?

Thanks,

Richard Moss

I have had come into my possession an Empire 4000 XL III in need of a new stylus. I have located a replacement stylus, but before I lay down any coin I thought I would see if there is any opinion on this cartridge. I know that Empire has been around a long time and are makers of good equip. but I have never owned one myself and have no knowledge to draw on. Any input is appreciated.