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Any other AQ Dragonfly Early Adopters out there?
Bluetooth keyboard FTW 
Speakers for a newbie
If you can live with some minor cosmetic damage and don't mind older, used speakers, there are many good deals on speakers right here on Audiogon. One example is a pair of Linn Keilidhs for $375 with missing grills. If they are in good working ord... 
DAC /pre Advise NEEDED urgently
In a previous post, I explained why I returned my DACMagic+ and bought a Wadia 121. In my system, at least, it didn't sound very good. Do some searching, and buy from a shop with a good return policy. 
Best DAC Mac Mini with HUGE soundstage?
The Centrance is a nice DAC. I have a Centrance DACport (portable DAC and headphone amp), which I carry in my headphone case with my laptop. It's a miracle how good this thing is considering its price and ridiculously small size. Those guys know w... 
Logitech Touch vs Apple TV
I've not done the comparison myself, but others on the forum say the newer/streaming ATV sounds better than the original one. 
Best DAC Mac Mini with HUGE soundstage?
haven't heard it yet, but in that price range, I'd definitely want to check out the new Schiit Gungnir. I'm using a Wadia 121, which is a slightly above your price point, but not much. I like it a lot. 
Logitech Touch vs Apple TV
For $99, AppleTV is a steal. You can rent/watch movies from iTunes and Netflix and Hulu, and stream your iPhoto collection to the TV set. And the icing on the cake: with the next upgrade of Mountain Lion, you will be able to do full on mirroring o... 
Diminishing Returns In A Hi-End Preamp/Processor?
I think it matters a lot what your video habits are and how much importance you assign to the sound in those situations. I agree with Loomis that if you're watching a lot of "Pawn Stars" and the like, it won't make any difference. If, on the other... 
Need speaker for a small space and close to wall
Linn Majik 109's are front ported and can be played close to the rear wall. Heck, even the older Katan speakers, which are rear ported, can be wall mounted using Linn Brackits and sound good.The Majiks are about $1600/pair. Stereophile raved about... 
pre-amp vs dac straight to amps
I'm running my Wadia 121 DAC direct into a Bel Canto amp and it sounds great. Granted, the only preamp I tried in this system was a Rotel RC 995, so I can't comment on how it would sound with a seriously high-end preamp. I do know that Wadia makes... 
Suggestions for reasonably priced speakers for MBP
Kal - MBP = MacBook ProSecond the recommendation for Audioengine 
Fantastic German made Music Server for my Car
Interesting, but seems more complicated and less practical than just having (a) an iPod interface, and/or (b) a USB port that accepts flash drives filled with music. 
Cary cinema 11a or Krell HTS 7.1 ???
DB - If the Oppo passes bass management to the Cary, then is the Cary converting the analog to digital first, and then back to analog? If so, wouldn't it be better to go digital out from the Oppo? 
home theater processor suggestions?
What do you mean you plan on running digital out?Also, you say you don't need analog input, but you need XLR? You need to explain. 
Your First System
In 1982, I was 13, I got a Technics SA-222 receiver (30wpc), a Denon DP-31L turntable with a Micro-Acoustics cartridge, a Sony cassette deck and some "AES - Audio Electronics Systems 3-way speakers. Pretty sweet sound for a 13 year old kid. And by...