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Best speakers for $500 or less
For new check out Ascend Acoustics CBM 170 for $328 a pair. 
Best Find Ever???
A free pair of big ol' speakers taking up a relatives garage space. I wasn't into audio at the time but took them anyway. They are Yamaha NS1000 monitors. 
Discontinued components that you wish the manufact
Perpetual Technologies is one Mark L. Schifter(av123.com) of Audio Alchemy present offerings. He does reget selling AA to the big boys and seeing them kill his work that fast. 
The Scariest Story Ever Told?
I can't remember which board I read it on to link it but there is a story of a three year old waking up early and going to town with a Sharpie. Plasma, all components, leather couchs, walls, and all the appliances in the house.Being a chef and hav... 
Music for "Tough Times"
My two discs are Johnny Cash- The Sun Years and Bob Marley- Exodus. 
The best DAC for the money
Scott Nixon is dACK! http://www.scott-nixon.com/ 
What is the best CD recorder for around $350 used
Get a burner for your computer. I just picked up a LiteOn 52x32x52 for $15 bucks last week after rebates($69 before) at Circuit City. Just keep an eye out for a deal. 
Info / opinions re: Outlaw 1050 HT receiver
For easy of use NAD is another good option. 
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ?
I'll second Ascend Acoustics CBM-170www.ascendforum.com 
Best CD
My other thoughts is have you called one of the modifiers like Wright mods and see what they can do? 
Best CD
We've got the lower end Pioneer mega-changer and did a spread sheet by both type(jazz,blues,roll-n-roll, etc) and alphabetical with the corresponding slot number. I can grab any CD I want out of it in seconds. And guests can scan our collection an... 
Best CD
It's funny I never thought to look on agon for mega changers before but there are some in my price range.So much for all that time I've spent checking ebay. LOL 
Best CD
I'm interested in nearly the samething. I'm setting up a system for the kids playroom so they grow up hearing real music. Since the eldest is 3 yrs. old. Although she quite capable with the DVD player, I don't want them handling cds or have a bunc... 
Paradigm Studio 20 v. 3 vs NHT SB-3
Pare1 You may get more feedback on other forums like avsforum.com and hometheaterforum.com. This forum is in general aimed at the higher end. This is a great place to learn and reading virtual systems is a great place to learn a lot in a very cons... 
Paradigm Studio 20 v. 3 vs NHT SB-3
Aren't studio 20s rear ported? If so, I think the SB3s being a sealed design is the better choice for wall mounting. Just remember that NHTs are around 86db and need good power.