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Best movies last two years
Inside Man was a cool movie in my opinion. 
Marantz CD5003 or PS Audio Digital Link III
I would just get a DAC until the Yamaha dies. I have a Channel Islands Audio VDA 2 DAC and love it. Check out the review in Tone Audio:http://tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_017.pdfIt is a killer DAC for the money. 
Bookshelf Speakers That Bolt or Screw Into Stands
PSB Platinum M2s are designed to bolt to dedicated stands and are excellent speakers that some dealers still have at blow out prices. 
$1k preamp for McCormack DNA-125 recommendations?
I picked up a used McCormack RLD 1 and like it a lot, it works well with my DNA 125. You should be able to pick one up for less than 1k. 
sub in small room with bookshelf advice needed
I have a REL R305 in a 17 x 15 x 9 room and it is more than enough and sounds great. The internal crossover is very good however I'm driving it via a Velodyne SMS 1. It replaced a Velodyne HGS 10 which was very good but the REL just sounds more na... 
Bryston SST, McCormack DNA, or Parasound Halo?
I listened to the 2bsst and the 3bsst and they were both nice but I went with the McCormack DNA 125 and have no regrets. The 125 is perfect for a high performance monitor, for larger speakers the 225 would be a good choice. I thought the Brystons ... 
Company loyalty- What has been your favorite?
McCormack - Sound and build quality is top notch. I would buy another MCormack product without reservation.Channel Islands Audio - Build quality and sound quality is exceptional for the price and the customer service is great. 
Anyone catch what's goin' on at Tweeter?..deals?
The Tweeter stores in Boston and the one in R.I. closed their doors five days ahead of schedule and they still had plenty of stock on the floor. 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Goodwins High End - Waltham MASpearit Sound - Boston MAAudio Concepts - Attleboro MANot a fan of ID but I did buy direct from Channel Islands Audio. Their VDA 2 DAC is a great value. Most purchases are local although I bought my speakers from Upsc... 
Preamp for McCormack DNA-125 Gold? Budget $2k
McCormack is releasing the LD 2, the replacement for the RLD 1. Street price should be right around 2K. 
Musical yet Detailed DAC Around $700
I own a Channel Islands Audio VDA 2 with optional VAC 1 power supply. This DAC is KILLER, in fact I listened to the Benchmark several times before buying a DAC and chose the VDA 2 based on several forum member recommendations and I'm glad I did, i... 
Audio Alchemy DDE 1.0 PS, what is radio shack ver?
go to www.digikey.com, they should have a transformer that will work. 
Personal Preamp Evolution.
My first preamp was an integrated with pre out/ main in jumpers that I used as a preamp. My first dedicated pre was an APT Holman which was great in it's day. That was replaced with a PS Audio 6.2 which was active or passive. That was replaced by ... 
Life without a remote
My last two preamps have had remotes, I couldn't live without it. 
Channel Islands VDA-1 vs VDA-2 vs MSB Link III
I believe it uses a CS 24/192 input receiver but the DAC is a Burr Brown 1794. Forget the price, it's built better than many "high end" components. It is a killer DAC regardless of price, perhaps Dusty should put it in a larger box and double the ...