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Best speakers under $650
magnepan mmg 
Universal Digital Player With Digital Inputs?
That would be great for a media server. Get the universal player modded for great one-box sound, then still have a digital input to connect your dedicated PC (personal computer) media server. That way you can have it all. But, no, sorry I do not k... 
Advice Please - Where to Spend $3-400
MSB Link 3 is good, but a EVS Millennium DAC 1 will blow it away for the same price. But the EVS show up used over very rarely. Good luck. 
I Just Don't Get Video
Get a sub $2k digital projector with high light output (lots of lumens). Infocus X1 has 1100 ANSI lumens (IIRC) and the BenQ 6100 has 1500 ANSI lumens (IIRC). That should work well if you don't have total light control in your bedroom or living ro... 
I Just Don't Get Video
www.avsforum.com a front projector is a tough sell if the wife is set on a plasma. 
Referrence music....
Black Album by Metallica. It's my DSOTM. I have literally heard it on every stereo I've owned. That an I use various acoustic recordings of low brass instruments. Brass is what I am most familiar with since it is the instrument that I primarily pl... 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
FYI - I switched from SS to all tubes about a year and half ago. Fantastic! I literally knew nothing about tubes before I dove it. And am loving every minute of it! 
I dont get it...
You have to keep the stuff straight some how. 
Would you refer this to all interested parties?
We're not going to return to analog. ProTools. Too many people helping to make music are too used to digitally record and mix the music. Most will not want to return to razor blades and analog methods. Digital it just oo convenient for both music ... 
What steps forward were actually steps backward?
None yet. Though I am still young, on my third system, and have only been in the hobby for three years. So it is doubtless I will make some mistakes in the future! But so far all up my upgrades have been vast improvements. I've been mostly upgradi... 
Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ?
Actually Uppermidfi, I would argue that the source starts with the LP spinning on the platter then it goes to the cart (and arm) then phono stage. If the vinyl is not spinning flat, true, and constant the cart's performance will be compromised. (I... 
Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ?
The smart ass answer would be the next biggest improvement after 'buying' the speakers is1. placing them in the correct locations in your listening room2. treating the room.Then get a good amp to load them to your room. Then re-treat the room agai... 
Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ?
speakers, amps, and room can be thought of as one synergetic system. Get that right, then concentrate on getting the source+preamp part right, then mate that to your speaker+amp+room combination (consider voicing, impedance matching, gain issues, ... 
Teres is Done
Does the error have to do with the height of the spindle on the outboard motor? Did it not initially line up with the plane of the platter? 
Best $1k pair of floor standing speakers?
Magnepan MG-1.6/QR.