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Mac Mini vs WDTV as a Music Server ??
I am in the process of setting up a Mac mini setup for my dad... I think it is great! movies, music, pics, podcast... all in one place with MAC remote :) And with Time Machine backup you know your collection is safe all the time :) 
anyone know John Doe and the Sadies?
I would be interested on this album if John Doe had a better singing voice. I saw him live, and the vocals are not very good. 
What's the farthest you've traveled for live music
I've traveled from USA to finland, just to watch a nightwish live concert...crazy right? 
Kind Of Blue Records
Kind of blue records has a new release, is the Ennio Morricone: Quentin Tarantino Movies..thats was released on dec 25th, i love every song of it. 
Anyone else familiar with Tommy Guerrero?
A friend has the album Soul Food Taqueria from tommy guerrero, is great for setting a positive mood to anyone. 
Sacd recommendations
I would recommend in the contry genre: Jerry Douglas: Lookout For HopeYou can find it on most stores, http://www.sa-cd.net/showtitle/1216 
Snow Leopard and audio quality
They have made only jitter improvements, like the jitter reduction effect instead making on the main core audio. 
USB Firewire Audio Transmitter/Receivers
I havent seen any firewire transmitter yet, are you talking about a receiver like this:http://www.engineeredaudio.com/products/aurius.html 
Music for "Tough Times"
There are so many great ones here, I think I have found some new ones to listen to in order to improve my mood when I am feeling down. 
Why can't all/most recordings be this good?
I think a lot of it does have to do with the fact that great recordings do not necessarily result in higher sales. And less than great recordings do not necessarily hinder high sales. 
Vinyl and SACD rule when it comes to...
Cmd, I like what you said about if you are going to "listen" to music then it is on Vinyl. It is hard to sit down, listen and enjoy music on CD. 
My passive preamp project – DIY vs Deep pocket
Hi Ngjockey, Thank you for all the great info! I am aware of the MF buffer years ago but never read into the subject then. Based on your suggestion it seems like my pot is connected in series. Is that right? Someone suggested a shunt type but it h... 
Power Cables which take the soundstage back
A few years back I have experiment with power cable change and compare the result to power fuse upgrade. I find the later provide better bang for your bulk. PS: better still no fuse if better than any fuse... Just short the fuse with a thick coppe... 
My passive preamp project – DIY vs Deep pocket
Thank you guys for all the good suggestions and ideas. At this stage my $50 passive is not replacing my active pre due to the lack of bass and lack of remote control. Certain music I will listen with this passive other times I will stick the activ... 
Best Pc for audio?
I think it depends on the type of music you enjoy most. I actully prefer to listen to music on my desktop.