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What to use for Merlin TSM stand mounting
Thanks guysStands are on carpet with spikes, sand filled, etc. I am going to go with the blu-tak. 
Where should I start for computer audio??
another question with iTunes. I have some concern about using iTunes with my new home audio system in that if I use loseless for importing how will my ipod be able to store anything? Can you differentiate the download quality for the ipod? 
Simple Digital Music Server - Opinions Please
Soundbridge or Squeezbox? Which is better as far as sound? 
Recommendation on hard driver based CD player
I'm new to this computer based music concept. How do you connect a fanless pc with usb, ethernet, etc. outputs to a dac for conversion? 
Will computer to DAC replace transports and cdp's?
Given the above, it would be great to have an ipod with a digital output for a DAC. 
Moving up to audiophile cdp
Thanks for all the responses. I didn't give my limitations in price, $1000 or so is my max. I've seen some of the new Chinese models that look good, but wonder how's the performance/quality? 
Using a DAC with a pre/pro
I understand the physiology of the connections, just if any meridian folks know of an improvement using a dac and bypassing the internal dacs. 
Change from processor to preamp help
Thanks for the input. I use a hsu sub now but would like to move up to REL in the next several month. I'll leave as is for the time being and see how the tsm's sound. 
12K new/used to spend
How about the Merlin vsm-mx?? I've never seen a negative review on them! 
Best processor that is excellent for 2 Ch music
Why has no one mentioned BRYSTON!! Though I don't use this, the sp1 and up uses basically the same pre as the two channel system. 
B&W Sig. 805 and Merlin TSM
Bobby,Wow, the man himself responding to my thread! I have a meridian 568 pre/pro and am moving up from a rotel amp to a cary cinema 5 as we speak. My cables for L,C,and R are audioquest as are my interconnects. For my rears I use copper that I ca... 
Which 5.1 ch Pre?
Is the CAL that much better than the Meridian 568?? 
Is the Meridian 568 still good in 2005
I thinks the 568 is a step up from both. For sure the 563 and likely the 566 for 2 channel. 
vr4 Jr vs. B&W Signature 805
I have the Red Bird's Eye, one of the best looking finishes ever put on a speaker. Resembles some of the limited Steinway finishes. Is the new 805s the same speaker as the signature except for cabinet? 
meridian 861 or Theta Cas.III-which is better
Wow, you are going straight for the top. They are both stellar, but I think Meridian gets the nod becuase it does BOTH HT and 2 channel so well. Both very upgradeable, but the meridian is probably the more so. A full meridian system is as good as ...