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Single Driver Recommendations + amp Qs, Omega?
Skiffreview 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Solve the riddle. 
Most Honest Audio Magazine?
I question things like Kal at Stereophile taking out his Paradigms and replacing them with a similar PSB speaker.....and never comparing the two.I question JA measuring the Harbeth P3ESR and mentioning how the tweetr and woofer don't integrate....... 
Some thoughts about value in high-end audio
and I don't see any high-end mags reviewing the $350 Parasound Zamp or simillarly priced Ascend Acoustics CBM-170. 
How do I keep my dedicated room & gear cleaner?
Orec pure air 
When does the law diminishing returns kick in?
If you don't need high volumes and or a large room to fill with sound:1) Amp: $3502) Pre-amp; Volume pot ~$20.003) CDP: $5004) Monitor speakers: $5005) Tuner $3006) Wires, etc. $80.00TOTAL: $1,750.00Of course, YMMV.Also if you get into tubes, viny... 
Who makes the best passive volume control?
Thanks for the tip Mitch4t. 
What cd player to purchase for less than $1000?
Riley804, that is so cool! I never knew that. Thanks 
decent sounding mini system
Here are a few:Mini-systensAlso there is the Marantz CR-502 , Arcam Solo Mini, Denon UD-M38, and very nice sounding Yamaha MCR-230BL as long as you don't get the DVD version. The Yamaha with CDP sounds much better that the DVD and costs le$$ too! 
advantage of seperates vs integrated
Kclone, I got a little off-topic here. They were talking receivers. Yes, integrated can be just fine but I thought the interesting point was the more functions you have, heat generation becomes a problem when everything is crammed into one box.So ... 
advantage of seperates vs integrated
I spoke with one company about separates vs. a receiver or all-in-one system. They said two problems, so they only sell separates:1) Heat generated.2) Cannot maintain their quality standards.I would have thought limited power supply but I guess th... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Too complicated.Over-complicate things in order to justify a higher price. 
thoughts while listening
Albertporter, time to change the scope of your photography business?Low resolution: Think about the music. Kind of uninvolving.High resolution: Over-involving. Enjoyment is not in "playing tunes" but thinking about how high a quality is the record... 
I Was at a Funeral of An Audiophile...
"Audiophile" is a state of mind as much as the equipment owned. 
What CD drive to use with DAC?
Is there a difference between Oppo players as far as transport-only performance goes? If not, then the cheapest would be okay?