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Great new digital inteface
Audioman58, looks like you've been a member here long enough to know that using the discussion forums to promote items you have for sale is a no-no. 
connect laptop to main system
The Logitech Squeezebox is a good option. The Squeezebox offers good sound and you don't even need the computer to listen to internet radio or music services such as Pandora, Rhapsody, etc. 
DEQ2496 - Jitter issue
There's a ton of discussion about jitter here an on other audio sites. Do some reading and you will find that it is a controversial topic. After doing quite a bit of reading myself, it is my opinion that the levels of jitter in modern digital gear... 
Buying late model Samsung DLP rear projection TV?
I've always found the off axis picture quality of DLP's and other rear projection TV's to be the biggest drawback. 
What happened to Exact Power
I think if MAP could figure out how to produce the EP15A at a price point at least 25% less, the unit would be a better business opportunity. I recall that this piece sold new for about $2k. Personally, I wouldn't pay that much for this unit, or a... 
Music Server with no DAC?
The only price I could find on the Nuforce MSR is $2250. Seems to me that a computer could likely be configured to provide similar functionality for a lot less money. 
LessLoss DFPC Signature
I am a seasoned litigator with over 3 decades of experience under my belt,(and an audiophile for longer than that) and have confronted liars at the highest corporate levels, so I think I have a bit of a nose for deception. Break out the lawyer jok... 
could a different power cord cure sibilance?
No, IMHO. Why not hook up the stock cord or swap between another component to see if there's any difference? 
Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD: PCM vs. Auto
Mantaray, with all due respect, you're spending too much time worrying about this stuff (from reading your various threads). Just leave it on auto and enjoy the DTS-HD Master and Dolby True HD tracks. Don't worry about PCM (Multichannel is PCM, no... 
First Watt F3 or Red Wine Audio 30.2
Why are you evaluating these amps? There are so many great name brand amps..these guys may be out of business in this economy at any time. Unless you know something you're not sharing, this is a bit of a reckless statement toward two small compan... 
Shuguang Treasure tubes....
John, thanks for the review and congrats on the great new amp. I have been using the Genelex Reissue tubes in my VAC monoblocs and have found them to be quite a bit better than every other new production tube I have tried (and I've pretty much tri... 
DH Labs Digital Audio RCA ...any good?
Bluejeans cable makes well built, good performing cables for a reasonable price. I have purchased digital, subwoofer and speakers cables from them in long runs for my HT setup and they work great. http://www.bluejeanscable.com/ 
Modification Nightmares
I can 2nd GNSC. I also had a good experience with Bolder Cable. 
Blu-Ray movies
Planet Earth is certainly a visual delight, but strictly from a picture quality perspective, its far from the best blu-ray quality that I have seen, IMHO. Same for Bladerunner. Here's a good reference list for the top blu-ray's, strictly from a pi... 
Experience with portable "mp3" devices
In you situation the earphones are probably more important than the player. You will needs some good earphones/buds that will block out the ambient noise (muzak). As Loomis indicates, there's probably very little difference in mp3 sound quality am...