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I'm considering a new DCM-280 or a used DCD-1520
Well, I owned a 1520, but that was about 10-15 years ago. I would hope that the new 280 would sound better.Good luck, 
What Was Thrown Off the Tallahatchie Bridge?
Best Buy sales person? 
iPod nano caution: incredibly delicate finish
There's also a lot of talk going on about defective screens. 
Opinions on Straght wire?
Ditto, been using their stuff for years also. Well worth the price of admission. 
Multi Channle Amps
How about the Sherbourn 7/2100A; seven mono-blocks in one chassis. It's a heavy beast, though. I using it with my AVM30, using the balanced inputs, with good results. It has two power cords because it draws so much current. Another alternative is ... 
Wireless link from your computer to your system.
Bolder Cable moddified Slimdevices Squeezebox2.I have 900+ plus CD's ripped in lossloss. I use a PDA to control the SB2 and browse my collection. I will be adding another HD, and possibly a Linksys Slug, to expand my capacity. Best thing since sli... 
Stello DA220 and Benchmark Dac.1 Comparison
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/benchmark_dac1.htmScroll down to comparisions. 
Which speakers for use with iPod?
Monitor audio just annouced a pair of amplified speakers for the Ipod; $329.00 
Denon DVD2910 vs Denon DVD3910
The 2910 is an upgraded 2200. The 3910 has better DAC's, better build quality. I have not a/b'ed them. Can not comment on if the 3910 is worth 2x the price. 
You might be an audiophile if...
Dean,I really wanted to buy the 5910, but was concerned about investing big bucks and then HD-DVD comes along. Even if HD comes out this Christmas, I think I'll still have about two years before there's enough software and the players are "afforda... 
You might be an audiophile if...
Yet another Denon; a DVD-3910. I also ordered an HDMI cable. FIgured if I'm getting new eyes, I might as well try to get the best picture. I will play around with it for a few weeks, then start looking into mods. 
You might be an audiophile if...
...if you use cataract surgery as an excuse to upgrade. 
CD Jewel cases - Over 20 years and no improvement
I had one of those CD Openers. Two problems: it would scratch the spine of the cd case and it wore out. Now, I just keep a small utility knife in my desk drawer. I agree with Ozfly, we need a device to get that annoying anti-theft tape off the edges. 
CD Jewel cases - Over 20 years and no improvement
40(?) years of cassettes and still no improvements to the cases either. 
Do Audiophiles blow speakers?
Only when we change interconnects or speaker wires with the amp on.