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Need Expert Help for a Gift

I am not sure I am on the right board, but please direct me if I am not, I am new at this.

Hi All,
My husband is a HUGE audiophile, and spent more than I care to admit on equipment for our home entertainment system. I would like to purchase a docking station for the new IPOD Nano 16gb device (which is also part of the gift), but I am confused, since there are so many docking stations out there, and I could not possibly buy something he would think is inferior. Any advice would be appreciated. Specs you may need:

Onkyo Receiver (TX-NR905 bought last year)
Some ridiculously expensive speakers that sound the same to me as the ones you buy at Best Buy (but don't tell him that)

Additionally, I have read some reviews on docking stations, and it seems they require better cabling than the ones that come with it, so any additional cabling that might be suggested or required is really helpful!

Thank you for helping the non-audiophile!
kzb

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dlcockrum
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This is supposed to be the best one out there:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_727170I/Wadia-170iTransport-Silver.html?tp=238

It comes with a digital cable to run to the Onkyo. I would just go with that. If your husband wants a better cable, he will likely have a favorite, so it is unwise to try to guess.

Good luck.
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dlcockrum
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It appears that the silver model is out-of-stock at Crutchfield. They do have black. If this is okay, use them - they are great to deal with and have free shipping.

If you want silver, order here:

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/82178?gclid=CKvcl-DN3ZoCFR0SagodHm7P3A

They are good to deal with also.
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dlcockrum
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Peter_s - his Onkyo receiver has a DAC.
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