Big Hammer??
I just about managed to follow the conversation above.
It convinces me that the only proper way of solving IT problems is by the injudicious use of a very large hammer. Then, go and listen to the hi-fi instead.
My Rega Planar 3 is 100 years old and still works perfectly, not requiring any XP type updates, and the NADs and the great big NEF Q's do not need an update on the first Tuesday of each month......