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What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
Ed - you state your case eloquently but it still doesn't wash. Maybe if we are talking about the owner of a used CD, for which the artist got nothing in the first place, but not for the owner of an original purchase CD."I paid for it and the artis... 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
You know I am quite conflicted with the "fair use" issue we are discussing here.File sharing is a no brainer. It's allowing literally unlimited numbers of unauthorized copies with absolutely no revenue stream back to the artist. Bad.But if I pay $... 
CD Players With Balanced Variable Outputs?
Almost any Wadia. 
Odd dimension audio rack?
Check out BillyBags. All of their standard designs can be custom sized to your requirements. I have two of their racks. They are outstanding. 
sound sacd discs like dsd Cds?
Although I didn't do the explicit comparison I would guess that the mastering on the CD layer of the SACD is exactly the same as the mastering on the RBCDs. 
sound sacd discs like dsd Cds?
I was able to do this exact comparison using Alison Krauss "Live" a DSD recording. I have both the RBCDs and SACDs (the RBCDs came out much earlier and there was no assurance an SACD release was coming, so...).Doing this comparison made it ever so... 
Wadia 861se vs. Linn Unidisc SC
Why don't you buy some SACDs or DADs for your multi-format player? I have a Wadia 861es and wouldn't think of trading it for the world but I also really like the small handful of SACDs I have that I play on my Denon 2900 multi-format player. I wou... 
Are extended warranties necessary on plasmas?
Most catastrophic failures will occur very soon after purchase. The mfr's warranty is more than enough to cover this. Extended warranties on electronics are a complete waste of $$$.I'm really enjoying the 37" plasma I recently bought for the bedro... 
Wadia Durability Experience Questions
I've had a Wadia 860 since Dec 1997. It's been through the full 860->860x->861->861se upgrade path over the years. The only needed repairs was for an aging laser assembly (wouldn't play some CD-Rs due to lower reflectivity) which was done... 
humor section...
Jon Anderson = lead singer for Yes 
HD AND NON HD TELECAST
Just got a 37" Panny plasma for the bedroom. I use it strictly for TV viewing I have no DVD/DVR connected. I still use a Sony XBR 36" 4:3 crt for my living room with DVD. On the analog SD channels the Sony still has the better picture. On the SD d... 
Request to hear Zu speakers
Hey Trelja - I just moved to the Easton area. I'd certainly love to join in if possible. We can go over to my place afterward for a totally different listening perspective (large Kinetic Audio Labyrinth t-lines passively biamped by two ARC D400mkI... 
ARC D240 II vs.Sunfire 300 x2 power amp
The D240mkII is one of ARC's best SS amps and an absolute bargain here on A-gon. I've got two of them. You may also want to consider the ARC 100.2 although not sure if you can get it below $1000. Very similar in design to the D240mkII. I cannot ho... 
Gold CDs ...... too much?
They were worth it when they were $20 while in print. Not sure I would pay the crazy prices they're asking now. But for the most part I'd say I'm really happy with the gold cd purchases I made. I have roughly 1/2 of MFSL and DCC gold releases and ... 
What are the best Audio Compnent Racks Available?
I've had great luck with my two BillyBags stands.