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CD Players With Balanced Variable Outputs?
Ktennis, what exactly do you mean by "Balanced Variable Outputs" 
ARTICLE -Teens say they prefe vinyl to CDs
Is vinyl more popular with the youth in the E.U., vs. North America? Just wondering.... 
Top resale value speakers
S7horton, I don't think that you'll get a dealer to come down more than 10% on the Maggie 1.6's. As I stated, Maggie selects their dealers rather carefully, and the dealer mark-up is nowhere near what their mark-up can be for most other speakers. 
cable burn in process
I agree, but I've never heard the sound getting "worse" before it gets better again. I've always noticed just continuing improvement. 
Whatever Happened To SAE?
Got an SAE cassette deck..late '70's? It was a black unit, but had the coolest blue fluorescent horizontal VU meters that could be switched between peak, and peak hold...the peak hold display was like a mini-light show...ah, the memories are thick! 
Have you noticed that
Hate to sell, but need money for:new houseknocked-up girl friendbailI'm late, and my bookie is going to have my legs broken 
Humidity question - please try to answer...
A new tweak...automatic speaker misters, like those which are used outdoors here in Arizona! 
Tube CD Player Recommendations
Be careful of warranty service, if bought in one country, and trying to obtain service [even non-warranty service] in a different country. Does China have the same voltage/current standards as ours? 
Top resale value speakers
I agree with S7horton! I thought Maggie 1.6's held value very well. Also, Maggie has strict rules and a great respect for their retail dealers...and they don't play pricing games...neither Maggie nor their dealers...at least when I bought this mod... 
Teflon caps in an Atma-Sphere S-30 Rev 3
Tom, Ralph at Atma-sphere offer 2 options, as I recall...teflon caps, AND an upgraded power supply. Depending on the year of production, the S-30 may or may not have a regulated power supply. I ordered my M-60 Mk 2.2's with both the teflon caps an... 
One year anniversary -what have I learned?
Great thread! It appears that you are more attuned to the MUSIC rather than the EQUIPMENT end! Some members are "gear-heads", who are more concerned with the constantly futzing with their hardware and tweaks, rather than enjoying the music...nothi... 
stereo-link 1200
You might want to check out the HeadRoom Micro-DAC. I just picked one up, and it's great! USB, Toslink, and mini-coax digital input, and has 24 bit/94 kHz conversion [so it will handle stereo audio from DVD's]. The 1200 will not convert DVD's, and... 
How long and how loud
After 6 months, what you hear is what you get...unless you only used them for 2-3 hours per WEEK! 
Just bought a 55" plasma...
ENJOY, and there are many stud finders on the market, so don't worry about mounting. 
I'm done Really
Hi-end audio...the crack cocaine of music reproduction!