# How To **URL:** https://forum.psaudio.com/c/how-to/159.md [Latest](https://forum.psaudio.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.psaudio.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.psaudio.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the How To category](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/about-the-how-to-category/21846)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/about-the-how-to-category/21846 "2024-09-06T14:27:06Z")
How to fix problems and make things work. --- ## [Turntable problem](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/turntable-problem/44143)
**Author:** [@davidnapo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/davidnapo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/turntable-problem/44143 "2026-08-22T19:53:37Z")
Yesterday, I was going to listen to an LP. No sound out of the left channel. I turned on the CD player, and everything was OK. So, it’s certainly isolated to the turntable. I switched the input leads left for right a… --- ## [CD ripping on Mac](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-ripping-on-mac/44558)
**Author:** [@Hoku](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Hoku)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/cd-ripping-on-mac/44558 "2026-07-31T02:09:22Z")
Have only ever ripped CDs using my Innuos Zen Mk3, which I am phasing out and will sell since I installed B4M, am using Roon and Maestro. I have never ripped CDs to a Mac and don’t even have a CD player so was hoping to… --- ## [SACD playback issues.Player freezes after 10-15 seconds](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sacd-playback-issues-player-freezes-after-10-15-seconds/44492)
**Author:** [@Markch](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Markch)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/sacd-playback-issues-player-freezes-after-10-15-seconds/44492 "2026-07-17T11:50:41Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been having trouble playing SACDs recently. When I try to play an SACD, the player has difficulty starting; after about 10–15 seconds, it stops and locks up completely. The only way to get it working … --- ## [BACCH “How-to’s, Tips and Tricks”](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bacch-how-to-s-tips-and-tricks/44213)
**Author:** [@ViperRGD](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ViperRGD)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/bacch-how-to-s-tips-and-tricks/44213 "2026-06-01T12:43:52Z")
This new thread was spawned from the “Theoretica Applied Physics - BACCH” thread which now contains over 2600 posts covering a wide range of topics. The intent of this thread is comparatively specific - provide a vehicl… --- ## [PS DSJ - No Link Lights](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-dsj-no-link-lights/42549)
**Author:** [@Csells5](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Csells5)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/ps-dsj-no-link-lights/42549 "2026-03-25T00:27:32Z")
Up until yesterday my DSJ worked great no issues. Turned it on and wouldn’t connect. Not visible in MConnect. I have read a bunch of posts and thanks again to the user how posted to try searching 0.0.0.0. So my issue is… --- ## [High back listening chair...how bad is it?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/high-back-listening-chair-how-bad-is-it/42835)
**Author:** [@Audioholic](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Audioholic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/high-back-listening-chair-how-bad-is-it/42835 "2026-01-29T21:53:56Z")
I know having a high back listening chair isn’t ideal, but I never put it to the test. For starters I just placed an absorbent towel over the back of the chair. At first the difference seemed subtle, but upon further lis… --- ## [Connecting 2 JTR RS1 subs to SG DAC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/connecting-2-jtr-rs1-subs-to-sg-dac/43254)
**Author:** [@Kkemwise](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Kkemwise)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/connecting-2-jtr-rs1-subs-to-sg-dac/43254 "2025-12-09T15:35:16Z")
I have two JTR RS1 Captivator subs, and I currently have them connected to my Denon X4400H AVR using the XLR inputs on the subs. I understand that I can use the RCA outs on the Stellar Gold DAC to connect to the RCA inpu… --- ## [Diffusers on front wall (behind speakers)?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/diffusers-on-front-wall-behind-speakers/41462)
**Author:** [@ErVikingo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ErVikingo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/diffusers-on-front-wall-behind-speakers/41462 "2025-08-20T14:02:35Z")
What is the opinion on having or not diffusers on the front wall? My main speakers have rear firing mids and highs. Rear wall, way behind the LP has diffusers. --- ## [Connect 2 subwoofers](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/connect-2-subwoofers/25278)
**Author:** [@audionirvana](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/audionirvana)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 11:36am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/connect-2-subwoofers/25278 "2025-07-30T11:36:15Z")
I currently am using a single subwoofer a Wharfedale SW150 it’s very musical has good timing dynamics etc and works well with my tube amp. I have had the fortune of getting hold of another pair for very cheap and wanted … --- ## [Dreaded ground-loop BUZZZZ with refurbished Adcom and PS Audio 5.5 Pre Amp and DAC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dreaded-ground-loop-buzzzz-with-refurbished-adcom-and-ps-audio-5-5-pre-amp-and-dac/40267)
**Author:** [@AMTPROD](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/AMTPROD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dreaded-ground-loop-buzzzz-with-refurbished-adcom-and-ps-audio-5-5-pre-amp-and-dac/40267 "2025-07-16T14:25:15Z")
Here’s a challenging one! Been reading thru most of Paul’s Ground Loop Hum articles and these entries. I have the dreaded ground loop in my system that I initially noticed with an old PS Audio 5.5 Pre Amp with the exte… --- ## [Increasingly confused or tangled sound](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/increasingly-confused-or-tangled-sound/41436)
**Author:** [@st.nsw](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/st.nsw)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/increasingly-confused-or-tangled-sound/41436 "2025-06-01T10:33:50Z")
I play music once a day for about two hours. I turn the equipment on an hour before I play to warm up. The P20 is plugged in to wall outlet (240 volt and a switch on outlet since this is Australia) normally all the tim… --- ## [Software for Best Bass](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/software-for-best-bass/41360)
**Author:** [@Go\_Yanks](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Go_Yanks)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/software-for-best-bass/41360 "2025-04-10T01:08:52Z")
Hi, a friend of mine loaned me his DSD MK1 DAC as he is selling it. My son is considering buying it. It has the latest and last software package but my son finds it too forward and in your face and midbass is lacking c… --- ## [Selling Low Dollar Gear](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/selling-low-dollar-gear/41182)
**Author:** [@allan.thunes](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/allan.thunes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/selling-low-dollar-gear/41182 "2025-03-20T14:22:10Z")
I’m not sure this is the right place to ask, but does anyone have any advice, ideas, or option for someone who has low dollar gear to sell ($150-$800) but despises selling stuff? I’ve gone the TMR route before and tried… --- ## [The Audiophile's Guide available](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-audiophiles-guide-available/40996)
**Author:** [@akro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/akro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/the-audiophiles-guide-available/40996 "2025-02-22T17:27:30Z")
https://www.audiophilesguide.com/ well not quite yet, early March 2025 --- ## [Otions to Repair/Replace Or Align SONY KES 480A?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/otions-to-repair-replace-or-align-sony-kes-480a/40232)
**Author:** [@bsalomon](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/bsalomon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/otions-to-repair-replace-or-align-sony-kes-480a/40232 "2024-12-13T17:08:39Z")
Having difficulty finding original Sony KES 480 optical pickup. Ebay seems to have a lot of these being sold as new that only work for a few months, then have to be replaced. Dalbani Golbal in Florida claims to be sourc… --- ## [How to fix hum extended](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-to-fix-hum-extended/21848)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-to-fix-hum-extended/21848 "2024-12-13T14:28:01Z")
This is the extended version. There is a shorter 3-step version available here. Very few audio or video systems are dead quiet. There are usually always a few hum related problems. If your system has a bit of hum, is it… --- ## [Mac, Sequoia, and Roon Issues - Roon Server](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/mac-sequoia-and-roon-issues-roon-server/39826)
**Author:** [@aaronm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aaronm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/mac-sequoia-and-roon-issues-roon-server/39826 "2024-11-02T15:13:59Z")
Hey all, Just a heads up, we are seeing some issues with the upgrade Sequoia and Roon. Continued issues with Roon running on Mac Sequoia - Support - Roon Labs Community Over at the Roon forum there is a few work aroun… --- ## [DSJ front panel mains switch](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsj-front-panel-mains-switch/39808)
**Author:** [@JRT](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/JRT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/dsj-front-panel-mains-switch/39808 "2024-10-30T16:59:39Z")
Don’t know if anyone else has/is experiencing this, but the front panel on/off switch on my DSJ is becoming more and more unresponsive when pressed manually - so much so that I now have to use the remote (which works fin… --- ## [Rega P6 Repair](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/rega-p6-repair/38713)
**Author:** [@DavidF](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/DavidF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/rega-p6-repair/38713 "2024-09-14T11:45:34Z")
All, I have a Rega P6 that needs new cartridge leads on the tone arm. Anyone know a reliable place to get that done? Not warranty work. --- ## [How wide should be the soundstage?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-wide-should-be-the-soundstage/37932)
**Author:** [@luca.pelliccioli](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/luca.pelliccioli)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-wide-should-be-the-soundstage/37932 "2024-06-26T04:35:20Z")
Just watched last @Paul’s video Curious to know members opinions about their own rooms and preferences. My room is less than 4 meters (13 ft) wide, it implies that musicians on the stage are audible from … --- ## [My Marantz model 30 amp is going into protection mode help!](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/my-marantz-model-30-amp-is-going-into-protection-mode-help/26585)
**Author:** [@kvelasco](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/kvelasco)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/my-marantz-model-30-amp-is-going-into-protection-mode-help/26585 "2024-04-29T19:05:57Z")
My amp goes into protection mode randomly and when I switch to phono setting. I did notice my banana plugs were loose on my homemade speaker wires (probably from moving speakers in and out during listening sessions) so I… --- ## [Reference Playback](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/reference-playback/37186)
**Author:** [@Audioisnobiggie](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Audioisnobiggie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/reference-playback/37186 "2024-04-08T00:37:24Z")
You’re probably all busy thinking it sounds like FLAC versions are still all there, which they not only are, but have processing noise added, compared to the original, but just in case you have tried listening to your mu… --- ## [Connecting Subwoofers](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/connecting-subwoofers/36786)
**Author:** [@Nd1der](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Nd1der)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/connecting-subwoofers/36786 "2024-03-22T00:22:15Z")
Trying to help a friend who just bought a pair of SVS subs. The manual shows running one set of wires from the speaker level outputs on the amps to the speaker level inputs on the sub and another set of wires from the sp… --- ## [Help connecting Airlens and Jriver](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-connecting-airlens-and-jriver/35246)
**Author:** [@sarentzoff](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/sarentzoff)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/help-connecting-airlens-and-jriver/35246 "2024-02-08T18:27:46Z")
Has anybody connected Jriver to the Airlens? I am looking for instructions for how to configure Jriver to connet to the airlens. Appreciate any help --- ## [How to update firmware on the Directstream Jr](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-to-update-firmware-on-the-directstream-jr/36416)
**Author:** [@tolerpro](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tolerpro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 6:02am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/how-to-update-firmware-on-the-directstream-jr/36416 "2024-01-21T06:02:34Z")
I recently acquired two Directstream Jr DACs which I plan to use with my DMP and DSD Sr to experience the surround mixes on my SACD collection. I have owned two DS Sr DACs and have become quite fond of the sound of the R… --- ## [AirLens volume in Roon](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/airlens-volume-in-roon/34863)
**Author:** [@sethgodin1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/sethgodin1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/airlens-volume-in-roon/34863 "2024-01-21T00:02:24Z")
Okay, this is a small but vexing problem. With the first version of the DS DAC, I controlled the volume with Roon, and it gave me a range of 1 to 100. With the AirLens, I can set dip switch 6 to enable volume control… … --- ## [Speaker binding posts with plastic covers](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-binding-posts-with-plastic-covers/35917)
**Author:** [@rfprice](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/rfprice)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/speaker-binding-posts-with-plastic-covers/35917 "2023-12-07T15:36:42Z")
My Krell amplifier has speaker binding posts with the clear plastic covers. Apparently these are for EU safety requirements. I want to use spade connectors and have no idea how to open these covers. I’ve wrestled with th… --- ## [78-RPM to Digital Transfer](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/78-rpm-to-digital-transfer/35777)
**Author:** [@g9taylor](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/g9taylor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/78-rpm-to-digital-transfer/35777 "2023-11-25T00:05:12Z")
I have a different kind of question I’m hoping someone can help me with. Can any of you point me to a service that can make a digital file from a 78-rpm record? After a close relative died recently, we uncovered someth… --- ## [Is my DSD dying?](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/is-my-dsd-dying/35324)
**Author:** [@andolink](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/andolink)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/is-my-dsd-dying/35324 "2023-10-13T23:01:23Z")
So tonight … disaster I switch all my gear from stand-by mode to active, put a CD in the DSMP, adjust the volume on the DSD and hit play and … slilence. Everything appears to be just as it is when the music is playing … [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/c/how-to/159.md?page=1)