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Squeezebox hard to see?
I have a SB3 and a Touch. The Touch offers the benefit of showing album art, but is not readable at my listening distance (about 10'). The SB3 lacks the album art, but I can read its scroll from my listening position. I use an Itouch with Ipeng so... 
Lucinda Williams live
Hm, gave up on Lucinda after Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. All that false bravado and faux warbling not my cup of tea. She's one of those legends for the sake of it type.Thank goodness, I was beginning to think I was alone. I've never been able to ... 
Merlin TSM comparisons
The TSM's are great speakers. I've had the mme's for a couple of years and remain completely satisfied. They are senstitive to setup, but the effort to dial them in is well worth it. Enjoy! 
Looking For Other Audiophiles in Arkansas
tough crowd. 
New Marantz SA11S2?
From what I can tell, this player does not have a digital input right? 
Logitech Duet vs. Dedicated Transport
I'm a bit of squeezebox junkie. I have a duet, sb3, touch and boom, all running wirelessly. They sound great. I would recommend getting the new Touch over the Duet. My Duet has been the least reliable of all of the devices in terms of connectivity... 
resolution opus 21 cd player OPINIONS PLEASE
I have the GNSC moddified Opus 21 and its excellent. I have zero desire to upgrade. 
Is the Monarchy DIP effective?
I've owned the Monarchy DIP and its benefits are marginal in my experience and with quality modern digital gear its probably not much of a benefit. I have no desire to own it again. On the other hand its relatively inexpensive, so....YMMV. 
New music
Second the new Shelby Lynne - Tears, Lies & Alibis - its very good, one of her best. 
Which cd players have digital INPUT?
opus 21. I've owned the 308T and I prefer the Opus, but ymmv. 
Merlins & Speaker Wire
Second the Satori's. They work great with my TSM's. 
Speakers for live piano performance
Playing Miles Davis"Kind of Blue".Not sure who the PP is but its like he's in the roomNot sure if you said this is jest but, if not, the PP is the great Bill Evans. You should explore his vast library was well as Miles'. Oh yeah, the sax player on... 
Which Universal Remote?
I also reviewed the Amazon reviews before picking up the One. But, benefitting from having already owned the 880 and being familiar with the Harmony software and programming processes, it was apparent to me that at least 75% of those negative revi... 
Which Universal Remote?
I had the 880 and just replaced it with a Harmony One because the screen on my 880 was dying. I like the One much better. Feels great in your hand, the screen is much easier to read, the buttons are better and more logically laid out, etc. As othe... 
what do you use to remove your tubes?
I asked Roger Modjeski (Ram Labs, Music Reference) about this, and he said the idea that you should not use your hands is a myth, he then explained to me why, but I don't remember his rational). It's called audiophile paranoia. Seriously, what pos...