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Pioneer Elite vs. Pioneer "Standard" Kuro Plasmas
I have the Elite 60" Kuros 150FD and it blows away everything I have seen.Ad a major step up over Pioneer. 
B&W 801 S3
You gotta hear the Ayre Mrx amps with the B&W's. Pure bliss. 
Which Digital processor/equalizer ?
I have the Behringer 8024 and it's in my closet. Took too much away from the sound of my rig.I replaced with Shatki Holograms and all sounds AWESOME. 
Zero Stat Gun
The directions are on the back of the box. Cover off - squeeze slow - about 12 inches from record not spinning - one squeeze in middle and than one each at 3,6,9 and 12 o'clock. I use it on record on clening machine before I clean and on record on... 
CDP's being dumped for hard drive driven units?
I went with a Squeezebox3 and Benchmark DAC, and do enjoy it but it doesn't come close to either redbook or SACD on my Esoteric. (I even bought a Lacie Firewire CD burner for my PC to get the best possible rips). I am eying a higher end dac (Esote... 
Cerapuc / Cerabase for Wilson Sophia 2
I have found that the symposium svelt shelves work great under my speakers. I limit the cera pucs under components. 
Logitech Squeezebox III Power Supply/Mods
The Channel Islands power supply and an upgraded power cable (umbilical) from Revelation Audio made a noticable improvement to my SB3. 
Good speakers for a low budget
She isn't asking for recommendations on speakers that cost a few grand - just $600. There aren't that many good ones that we'd need to know what her musical preferances are. The best speakers in the $600 class are limited in one way or another, an... 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Just one for me-Audio Den in Lake Grove, Long Island, NY - Roy is awesome. Cares about my money more than I do.Haven't had anyone come close. 
Audiophile Grade CDR's
I have found the Mobile Fidelity Ulta Disc 24kt gold to be absolutely flawless. I use them exclusively with great results. 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
1994 silver oaks cab. a real treat for a great night of listening. Chin chin. 
wadia ipod dock-- anyone find faults?
Dreadhead,Easy is't always better, but it's always fun. 
wadia ipod dock-- anyone find faults?
Dreadhead, I'm a vinyl guy myself, but it didn't stop me from getting a high end CD (and SACD) rig. The convenience is tough to beat (only beaten by my squeezebox but I do make great compilations with my Alesis Masterlink and do play them on my cd... 
wadia ipod dock-- anyone find faults?
Gunbei,My biggest issue with usb were the dropouts. I couldn't get into PC sound as I was just waiting for a stumble. With firewire, there aren't any hiccups at all. The sound with firewire is just more flowing, more musical. I get a nice soundsta... 
What is your favorite material for loudspeakers?
Johnk,Actually, its a metal frame, but my point is that I don't (or didn't) want my drivers in a box. I have the Eros Mk II and, yes, the woofer is in a box, so I am kind of speaking out of both sides of my mouth but the 60hz or so sounds don't se...