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Best MONITORS availables
The Fremonts are superb and the Pinyons are damn good too.Freemonts made me forget I was listening to stereo gear. 
Whats your "best of CES 2008"
I agree, what happened to the "old Vegas"? I havent' been there since '91 and I couldn't get over the prices of food, rooms and cabs. Everywhere you turn somebody needs 10 bucks!!!Most of the rooms we visited found sounded good to great but always... 
CD Players with digital "in" capabilities
Thanks for the responses, I'll look into some of these suggestions. 
Anyone seen the Pixel Magic hdd unit?
I don't think you need a PC to expand your storage. You can hook it up directly to a small NAS hard drive setup.I understand though about the FLAC especially if you've already started ripping. I personally haven't really ripped anything as of yet ... 
Anyone seen the Pixel Magic hdd unit?
I thought it supported wav files! Well that does ruin it now doesn't it. 
Anyone seen the Pixel Magic hdd unit?
Hmm maybe this belongs in the digital forum... 
Ever hear a power cable make a huge difference?
I think I'll stick to my original statement here."Why don't manuf. supply quality cable with the product?"The answer of " products are designed to a price point" doesn't hold true in high end game. I don't think many manufacturers were considering... 
Best budget CDP?
Jolida with tube swap. Used one for years, still using it. Sent back a Bel Canto Dac3 as it didn't really change anything.Jolida 
Ever hear a power cable make a huge difference?
If a component is built to achieve a certain sound quality then why does the manuf. not supply components with the appropriate power cord? It seems a gross error on thier part not to include the cabling which helps make the component sound the bes... 
active professional monitors for HT
Dont know if you've found a solution yet, but a friend of mine uses Mackie powered monitors and I have to say that they sound fantastic. For the price it is a no brainer unless your theater is like mine which won't allow for a rear port.Good luck 
Cost no Object but Small Room
Proac 1sc, Totem Mani2, Dynaudio C1I suppose it depends on whether your looking for sheer accuracy or say a slightly warmer sound.A smaller speaker will certainly give you the illusion of no speakers at all especially in a smaller room, but if you... 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
Phd your absolutely right and we should probably be a little more careful about how things are worded. I am fortunate that my wife enjoys my hobby and is probably a bigger music fan than I. She's also more aware of things like "diminishing returns... 
PMC IB1's close to rear wall, is this O.K.?
Thanks for the usefull info. I guess it's time to go and hear them proper before fully commiting to selling my 3.8's.Cheers 
PMC IB1's close to rear wall, is this O.K.?
Shadorne, do you mean Spendor would be the most bass shy? Or is your scale based on quality as in Spendor has the best bass in general.Thanks 
Best MONITORS availables
Phil Jones Acoustic Energy II sig's.Good luck finding a pair! Sorry I sold the pair I had.I'll bet his new aassound is a winner