I understand Wadia is coming out with their new i170 which seems to be a gift from above for those amateurs amongst us that still like the practicality of going through iTunes (preferably with lossless files of course). If I understand it correctly I can download lossless files to an iPod, then plug it into the i170, and out comes the most beautiful signal that my amp readily understands.

First of all, thanks to everyone who is sharing their wisdom, experience, ideas and suggestions in this forum. It is a great way for neophytes, newbies and other wannabies like myself to learn a thing or two about to experience sound with quality a tad better than your regular AM radio station.

My question relates to how certain components fit together, and what purpose they serve.

This is funny stuff, hey only $1,000 worth of open mind, open wallet!!!! Do these need footers and MPINGO blocks to help do it's magic, or are these self powered magic coat hangers!!!! Magic coat Hangers!!! Another audio breakthrough!!!!

For Squeezeboxin'. Been really diggin The Band lately, as well as UK bands like The Zombies, and some garage rock. I'd appreciate those url's...

hey, i have a dual 1264 and it was doing fine, then the sound stopped coming from the speakers and the tone arm just went up and down. i fixed the tone arm but still no sound comes from my speakers. some sound does come out when i plug the TT into the "tape" inputs in the back of my reciever, but no sound comes out of the phono jacks? any insight would be much appreciated.

benny

Mark Levenson 31.5 transport:The button that controls the lid will not open or close the lid. The factory no longer has a repair department and the shop they want me to send the unit wants to much to check it...is there anybody that can repair this units?also i bought a Proceed PAV that has problems..I bought these from the Stero Center in Flint, Michigan and they are no longer in business. I welcome any help...E-mail me at rcole48708@sbcglobal.net

I too have found MDF to not fully hold screws or threaded inserts. But not all wood based products react so. Baltic birch plys,mahagony ply all hold screws and threaded inserts without backing out with time. MDF is truly a poor choice for a loudspeaker cabinets but its priced right very easy to CNC is gental on CNC bits.And you can paint it. This is hard to do with other wood based products used in loudspeaker cabinets. I only use MDF if customer requests paint and I let them know the painted cabinet will not sound as good as natural finish veneered baltic birch ply.

In the May Issue's Analog Corner, Michael Fremer passes along a warning from a reader about LAST Record Preservative, and asks for other readers' experiences with the product. Since Mr. Fremer doesn't specify an address for replies, I thought I'd post mine here.

Hi! I want to sell my Rotel RHA-10 and RHB-10 amp and preamp. Could anyone tell me what they're worth? They are both in very good condition. Thank you stereophiles of the world!!
Tim