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Some irrefutable truths about rock and roll
How can the Beatles be so good (I'm not a big Beatles fan, but think they are/were good) and Paul McCartney (as a solo act) be so bad? 
Upgraded Sonos ZP-80 Power Cord
Audioquest NRG-1 works well with my system. No cutting, shaving or carving of the cord end is necessary. 
WD TV - has anyone tried one yet?
There's alot of talk about it on AVSForum.comI have it solely for movies. It all is going to storage on hard drives at my house. I've found ISO files are playing fine for me. 
anyone else notice the meridian speakers in......
I think Hi End audio should try to get into the movies even more. McIntosh (sp?) CD player was in the indie film Elegy. 
Exact Audio Copy Software
I read something somewhere that Exact Audio Copy is no longer the 'gold standard'. I've read that dbpoweramp has over-taken the top spot.?. I've used EAC for years and since I'm used to it I won't change. Has anyone else read this? 
Sonos--deal killer
Dougclary-One Sonos must be plugged into your router because that player creates the 'Sonos net' it runs on. It uses a separate wi-fi to connect player to player. That is why one must be hardwired to your player. What you may not know it it also e... 
Any Totem owners in Houston?
I have a pair of Mani-2's with Totem stands that I had up for sale. Got a couple of bites but no sale. Which model are you looking at? Are you down in Clear Lake? 
Von Schweikert VR5SE / Aerial 20T V2 ?
LuciaHD-Why the curiosity? There was no mention as to how either sounded to a reference. I gave my opinion on what I heard in regards to that particular speaker at the time. I auditioned them about one week apart. 
Aerial Acoustics 8B VS Von Schweikert VR-4 jr
I'll bet Usblues the Aerials will sound better than the VSs. It's a safe bet for me. 
Highly Recommended CHILL OUT CDs???
Okay, I went and heard a little.Azure Ray comes to mind. 
Highly Recommended CHILL OUT CDs???
Hotel Costes has a greatest hits. 
Von Schweikert VR5SE / Aerial 20T V2 ?
I've heard both. VR5SE bass is outstanding. The lower midrange was a bit muddy (could be the amp or source). Highs were exagerated (had him turn down the back-firing tweeter but that only helped a little). This was the dealers personal pair in his... 
Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
For those that have Sonos, there's now a controller app for iTouch / iPhone. Simply simple and killer. I'll be sitting in my living room listening to my music while you continue to discuss airport / mini setups! 
Aerial 9s--is there a lot more bass than 10Ts?
I agree there's not a true replacement for the 10T, ... But in the end I felt like the 10T (always written as a great speaker) would be a slight step back because of it's (and this is personal) long-in-the-tooth look. Bob Kelly is a sharp guy. He'... 
16K to Spend. Help me make the end all Upgrade.
I agree with Sbank.There are many (but let's just say ten for argument's sake) companies that are at the top of the hill in speaker fabrication. You have already listened to a few and have found some don't suit your taste. How the heck are you goi...