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Salvaging worn cd's...
I had little success with mass market solutions such as skip doctor etc... found them to be junk and way too inexact...sometimes left cd worse. Finally found a great solution...been using for years now...it's basically a motor with specialized fab... 
Efficient speaker, big bad tight bass?
I have to agree with Shadorne...When I browsed your post...the answer screamed Legacy...but then you mentioned the weight limit. I know that small speakers can do some porting magic and produce some decent bass...but (In my opinion/experience)...i... 
Ripping CDs to lossless in Itunes.. HiFi approved?
No..nothing wrong with them...and believe me, I wouldn't have tolerated a sonic compromise (and I was absolutely expecting one). Futher, with the added benefit of using the USB connection (if you are using an IMAC...don't use the headphone Optical... 
Jackson Browne's "Time the Conqueror"
re. Kira...Amen, Brother! Was never able to look at (or listen to) Bruce Springsteen the same way again after he trapsed around the country with John Kerry. Before that, I thought Bruce was against the machine, not a particular party. He came acro... 
usb vs toslink?
Big difference...not sure of all the technical issues involved but it's NOT like the old Optical vs. coax argument.... I am using an IMAC and was very disappointed in the Optical output quality. The USB into a good USB DAC is absolutely the way to... 
How big a deal is the 120 hz feature on new TV's?
Maybe something's changed...but not that long ago the 120HZ only pertained to LCD TVs...as there can be some motion blurring without it (really shows up for Sports)... The 120HZ feature resolves one of the few cons of an LCD TV. It's not a gimmick... 
Changed preamps. Seems like less power now?
If I'm understanding your question....Don't know the specs of the PA's you mention but...it's likely an issue of higher gain (i.e. resulting in greater signal strength to the PA outputs) with your old PA. You SHOULD be able to attain the same volu... 
Victor Kalilec Vpk member name on Audiogon passes
Met Victor via a transaction...spoke with him several times by phone...very warm and sincere person...although I did not know him well personally, easy to tell he was a good man. 
IS AUDIO ART CABLES THE REAL THING
Can't remember exactly how I came upon the Audio Art website...but, because of the price and guarantee...Thought I had nothing to lose to try them. Believe me, I'm generally biased AGAINST so called 'giant killers'...I'll give you the short versio... 
Break in on the Aesthetics Calypso preamplifier,
I could not agree more with Paul's post...Not only does it have a lengthy break in time...but, in the early stages, rather than a linear improvement...mine got better...then worse...then... (Several cycles). Even having read this...it still wigged... 
Audio Research VSi55 Tube Rolling
I have the VS-55 and love it (probably very similar sound to the VSI-55). You likely have stock 6550EH's (Electro- Harmonix). I very recently had a retube. ARC informed me that because of quality and longevity issues with the EH's, they are now re... 
Shunyata Hydra vs Chang lightspeed?
You should also consider BPT products...they are an excellent value and can be customized to suit your needs. I purchased a customized/hotrodded CPC and am very pleased with the quality and results...http://www.b-p-t.com/index.htm 
Best picture from an under $400 DVD player
I just went on a similar hunt...I do go off the deep end for my seperate (2-channel) audio needs but look for economy/value in my home theatre stuff...I auditioned a bunch of DVD players in that price range...dollar for dollar, NAD products absolu... 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
That's easy, Hope Sandavol from Mazzy Star! 
Speaker advice please for Bryston B60...
I had the Bryston B60 (fabulous piece!)...I will echo the previous recommendations, PMCs...they are great performers and an excellent value. I would also consider Legacy speakers...classics or sig 3's...these are excellent speakers and very easy t...