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Best stand mounted monitors
Speaker efficiency won't be too much a problem since you are getting speakers FIRST and a power amp afterwards to fit. In light of that, I highly recommend you try Dynaudio they make probably the best monitors around. If WAV is important, try out ... 
Rate these on order of importance:
Unsound, don't have to wait for that long I say I agree with you right now :-))))The two major signal conversions in the audio play back systems are: medium to electrical (CD/LP --> analog signal) and electrical to mechanical (speakers). It is ... 
What time do you wear?
nothing.all the cell phones, pagers, PDAs, plus the clock in the car, really no need for a separate time piece.Abe 
What High End Manufacturers Could Learn From Bose
off topic.Rhyno, you are the man! I am not a whisky afficionado at all but once was impressed by the glossy duty-free catalog on an airplane to Asia, I got a bottle of Chivas and thought it must be near to top of whisky crowd. But when I tried it ... 
TV ignorance
one example of how fast TV/video technology is advancing TODAY, this is a lastest article from New York Times:http://news.com.com/2100-1041_3-5098957.html?tag=nefd_topOnly Front Project will survivel longer.Abe 
Rate these on order of importance:
5, 4, 1, 2, 3 
30 ft speaker cables??
I am using Cardas Neutral Ref. with my Dyn Special 25's and the result is fantastic. The Cardas is only 2m long but according to the manufacturer the Ref. cables are the same as long runs. don't have first hand experience with long ones.Seems to m... 
Differences in CD players? Am I crazy?
Tomek, How do feed the signals to the Receiver? Is it digital out from CD player ---> digital input on the receiver?Abe 
TV ignorance
Sidssp, you are absolutely right in saying 'life ...' that is my motto as well. But that does not apply for TV/video technology at current time. This is a _transition_ time. Buying a TV in 1985 ro in 1995 doesn't make much difference, but _today_ ... 
TV ignorance
Don't buy anything for the time being! The new television technologies and transmission standards are changing everyday. This is a transition period. Wait for about 3 or 4 years if you can until all is settled. If you can't wait, buy a good'ol CRT... 
concert DVD recommendations
Eagles "Hell Freeze Over" DVD. Fantastic DTS sound quality. 
My M20s were humbled
Absolutely agree with Warrenh on his comment on stand mount monitors! They are 'addictive'--sitting in a sofa, watching them just give me an undescribable joy to my eyes and my soul! Floorstanders aren't even close in this category. This is purely... 
CD players with volume control ?????
IMHO, human ears alone can't tell ALL the stories about a component or a system. Sometimes "hearing is deceiving" -- just look at how many people auditioned Bose and sincerely agree they sound great! We got use tools/equipment/proper methdology/ t... 
Good cd player and a great DAC or great cd player?
Totally agree with Ritteri and Dmitrydr.My limited experience tells me the speaker is THE most critical part in an audio system. Comparing two electronics chain, one is $399 and the other is $5500 (all list price) with two set of speakers: one pai... 
Power Conditioning ?
------------------------------------------Thank you very much for your responses!Ceb222/Listener57, at this stage, my main concern is power protection. I have no prior experience of AC power's influence on sound quality. Will definately look into ...