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what interconnect and speaker cable is best for my system ?
I am using Harmonic Tech throughout my system, no regrets. 
Why does my computer sound better than my CD player?
I agree with dweller and plato, this is a good example of down sampling. Get an old cd player w/2 times oversampling and a laid back cable (audioquest). Can you hear differences between cambridge,onkyo, and pc cd? 
Better Cables.com
I use Harmonic Tech cables through-out my system. I love them. If you want to believe the hype of advertising. Goto their web site. 
Help i'm lost... what cd player to buy ??
I agree get the sony dvp9000es. You get SACD, CD and DVD.Pretty cool all arround player. 
Speaker placement
See Thiel's website. And the manufacturer of your speakers 
Thiel 1.5 vs. 2.3
I have auditioned both side by side, w/same system setup. The 1.5's lack any low freq resp. The 2.3's(I now own) are better balance and synergy all the way down to 32hz or so. Make sure you get the updated drivers, if you purchase an older pair of... 
Are you Guys Rich or What!?
PB&J and a frequent shopper of audiogon. 
Best 2.1 PC Speaker System?
I like my Altec Lansing ($65) setup 
Best preamp to use with electrostatic speakers...
pass labs x-1 or x-2 
How to Listen ??
First, NEVER listen to the $50k system first.2nd, have your dlr listen to the budget system first.- Did you like it? How much time did you spend in front of it? Listen to that system with your music. Did it sound as good with the music they provid... 
Isolation accessories for heavy amp?
Try regulation Hockey Pucks $1 each. Or, use vibrapods 
10 sonically best rock recordings ?
roger waters, eagles"hell freezes over" 
what speakers do the best "disappearing act"??
Martin Logans do. So do Thiel 2.3's with proper placement. 
Making cables pretty
shrink tube in multiple colors 
DACs with volume controls
pass labs d1 $1500-2000 used.