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Thinking about Laptop system - Newbie Questions
FLAC would be my first choice for compression. Yes you can still use your laptop while it streams music. I'm sure others can help you with the comparisons of Logitech gear.You have many choices and directions that you can go.You'll never use a CD ... 
Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers
Hey Drew if you haven't looked at JohnK's speakers, you should! ;-)His speakers look absolutely gorgeous!! Wish I could do woodwork like that! Here's a link KCS Loudspeakers 
Gallo REfF3's-All their cracked up to be?
I must admit the two times I've auditioned these speakers I wasn't impressed. They do have a great top end and good bass extension. Where they lack for me, is the all important midrange. The speakers sound thin on both occasions in two separate sy... 
Opinions on Full-Range/single driver speakers
I really like the MLTLs(mass loaded transmission line) Single drivers. On top of that the Baffle step correction circuit used in the Brine's single drivers makes a positive difference! It gives the speaker a very smooth character, no shout or honk... 
Cloning Class A Classics Continued..
Tim Rawson builds certain clones. 
My computer setup...
You can use this HD plugin with Winamp for playback if you like, after you convert to flac or Wav.Here's the DVDA ripper for Mac heads DVDAExplorer for Mac. 
My computer setup...
Can't help you with the Sacds, but I've read you can rip DVDA's with this DVDAExplorer2008. 
speakers that rock
Emerald Physics 
Sound card suggestions
I suggest you look at a USB converter if two channel is your only concern. Something like Bel Canto's 24/96 unit or Empirical Audio's Off-Ramp. 
Decoding Dolby digital on a PC?
I'm a little confused by your question. What exactly do you need the PC for? Are you planning to record to the PC and playback from it? ThanksThere's a crap load of free software out there that will decode Dolby and DTS on the PC. You can download... 
How to configure a PC for outstanding Audio?
Danlib1,You guys need to relax. lolI wasn't slapping you down guy. It was a joke. I just get tired of people trying to shove Mac down mine and others throats. Some of you guys act as though no one has tried a Mac besides you. Mac isn't for everyon... 
How to configure a PC for outstanding Audio?
Synthfreek,Windows 7 isn't Vista or any of MS former iterations. It is a new OS plain and simple. I would encourage you to atleast try it before all the negativity. Follow Al's link and boot it up!Windows 7 is very hard not to like!Unlike the form... 
How to configure a PC for outstanding Audio?
Sythfreek I see you flapping your virtual mouth. Again I ask...HAVE YOU TRIED IT?A chimp can configure and run Windows 7! It is that easy. lolIt's not rocket science my friend.Oh yeah where do you find Mac playing commercial Blu rays? You still ne... 
How to configure a PC for outstanding Audio?
Hi Mark,right now Windows 7 is in the release candidate stage. This version will be good till this time next year when the final release will be available. From what I've read it will be quite easy to go from the RC to the final cut next June. You... 
How to configure a PC for outstanding Audio?
Either have an HTPC built, build it yourself or buy a pre-built model. There are so many different ways to get what you want. Just depends on what you want to spend.The newer Dell HTPCs come with both digital coax and optical outputs.You could use...