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Need to know the best proccessor ...........
Not to mention the fact that someone has compared the datasat to the $40K ADA reference and preferred the latter. 
Best DVD Audio Player Today--New or Used
Assuming you play in 2 channel mode only, you can save a bundle and get yourself an oppo 93 with a digi out board mod. This will output DVD-A at full resolution digitally over s/pdif. You play this digital signal into your k-03 and presto. 
Music Server/DAC in Same Box
Looks like you are correct, and the audio research does indeed support streaming over Ethernet, but you would still need a server to manage the library. 
Update on room correction systems?
Price had not been announced yet. Based on current pricing of the st2 pro unit (which I use), I think 7k will be in the ballpark. It also supports network streaming. No idea how good this will be in comparison with using a high grade s/pdif input,... 
Music Server/DAC in Same Box
Audio research sells one too. There are various streaming devices with Dac such as linn and ps audio, but in this setup you still need a server and library management in addition to the server/DAC. 
Update on room correction systems?
I use trinnov and find it to be 100% transparent. They will be releasing a consumer oriented version of their 4 channel unit shortly, which has multiple digital inputs. Search for trinnov Amethyst. It also had a digital output so you can use with ... 
the best, cost-no-object, music streamer?
The USB input on the McIntosh is asynchronous, so you are effectively using the clock on the c48. When you put a very good USB converter between the c48 and the Mac, the clock in the USB converter will provide the masterclock to the c48 instead (a... 
best DAC' choice between $1K-$2K?
Mytek Stereo192-DSD DAC is supposed to be the new king of the hill in this price bracket. 
Where to invest
Come to think of it. It is an investment in mental and emotional health. 
Where to invest
.....You're spending the money...not investing it. Any money spent in audio is gone forever.....I have gone through 5 pairs of speakers over the last decade, and never lost a penny on resale. Same is true for a host of other gear. Of course, you w... 
Topnotch BluRay Concert.....
Statman, I did not notice any instuments mixed directly on the surround channels on the RTF blu ray. It sounds very balanced in my system. I will listen to it again to hear if I was missing something. 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
Many of the ultra high end guys are demoing their five and six figure speakers at shows with computer based sources. If there was a compromise they would not do this. So if you don't cut any corners, you will get similar or better quality from a c... 
Big, big room -- which 10-20k speakers?
Thinking along the lines of Snook2, I would seriously consider getting a full range speakers and adding 2 powered subs (for example JL113). This will be more cost effective than a speaker with large woofers, gives you far more options, more placem... 
David Wilson must be a little annoyed...
For me, speakers (or rather, an audio system) are like women; sometimes the stars align and you fall in love with them for myserious reasons. It happened to me a few times (first time it was a JBL monitor playing master tape, second time Avalon Ra... 
David Wilson must be a little annoyed...
So one guys likes a Q1 better than the MM3 and another guy likes the Micro One better than the Q7. I say call it a draw and trust your own ears. Thankfully, most of us will never have the face the agonizing dilemma of having to choose between the ...