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Power Conditioner Advice
Followup: After extensive discussions with several manufacturers, I went with Running Springs Audio. I got a Danielle and a couple of Haleys. After I check these out....I'll decide whether to add a couple of Dukes for my amps.So far, I've put my d... 
Experiences with SlimDevices Squeezebox.
For those interested...here's a great discussion about jitter:http://www.digido.com/portal/pmodule_id=11/pmdmode=fullscreen/pageadder_page_id=28 
Denon DVD-2900 or Pioneer DV-868AVi-S ??
Rademaker...did you ever make a decision?? Just wondering. 
Martin Logan Ascent i vs. Odyssey
Must respectfully disagree with JohnK. I don't know why he couldn't settle in to his Logans. Just because they are innovators in product development doesn't mean one can't get comfortable with a pair for years. I have a pair of CLS IIz's that are ... 
Atma-Sphere with Gilmore on HE 2004
I was at HE 2004 and I would not base ANY buying decisions on show sound. The rooms are just not optimized for any reasonable evaluation. One of my favorite speakers (Vandersteen 5a's) sounded absolutely dreadful...for the first time ever. I'm run... 
Aaaugh Please recommend a DVD player
Pioneer DV47 or Denon 2900 used. I have one of each and each has pros and cons. The pioneer has the chroma upsampling error so is not ideal for video. Both are rather uninvolving when it comes to SACD if left stock...but modified they are both gre... 
smoke from a pre-amp. why?
Well....i think it broke. 
Subwoofer placement
Forget the cabinet. 
Looking for dedicated power line advice.
Subaruguru:Yeah...you and just about everybody else has differing opinions about these issues. But I certainly appreciate your input....and haven't made final decisions yet. 
Experiences with SlimDevices Squeezebox.
Haven't tried Apple Lossless files yet...but will. I'm running my squeezebox off of the 5V output of a B&K Linear power supply. I think I hear improvement, but haven't done careful blind testing yet.Anybody out there modified their squeezebox ... 
Experiences with SlimDevices Squeezebox.
Redkiwi:Squeezebox is AMAZING!! AIFF is a totally uncompressed format supported by iTunes and Squeezebox similar to a .wav file. You probably won't be able to tell the difference between AIFF and FLAC, although to my ear...I liked AIFF better.I'm ... 
TV's... what does the typical audiophile have?
Marantz VP12s2 projector with Focus Enhancements Centerstage 2 processor via DVI. 
need comments on my system
Tim:I put bybee devices in the signal path to the stators in my CLS IIz's and this led to significant improvement. If you want further details, drop me an email at harry@brandtmd.com. Recently, another audiogoner performed the same tweak with grea... 
Looking for dedicated power line advice.
After lots of consultation decided not to use audiophile in-wall wire. Will either choose solid copper romex or Belkin wire. I put the cash into all Wattgate 381 outlets and Running Springs Audio conditioners.Harry 
Looking for dedicated power line advice.
Rushton:Did you use an audiophile wire (JPS, Virtual Dynamics) or did you use regular 10g Romex??harry