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Antelope Zodiac Gold + Volticus VS Chord QBD76 HD
I am using a Zodiac+ for both my CD transport and digital signal from my squeezebox. I am very happy with the sound I am getting. It simply is the best digital I have heard. It sounds better by playing 24/96 music files through the digital out of ... 
Best Late Night Low Volume Speaker
Agree, Quad 57's. 
Anyone had toslink problems with sangean hdt1x?
I have never had any problems running into a Cambridge Ausio DACMagic. 
Class "D" amp? I do not have a clue. Do you?
According to R. Vandersteen, DC offset is only a problem in their speakers with a powered woofer (the 5,7, and quattro). Using the class d amps in their other speakers does not cause any concerns. I just spoke with him this afternoon about this. 
How to tell which version of Squeezebox I bought?
Thanks Michael. I will try that. 
oppo 83/integra 9.8/720 projector
I am not 100% sure but I believe if you use the HDMI output of the Oppo into your Integra you can setup the Oppo for DSD direct (pure) mode which should give you better sounding audio. 
HD FM tuners
I use the Sangean in my vicinity of Metro Detroit. There are plenty of stations and I use a FM Reflect antenna from C.Crane Co. It is the best antenna I have tried and it works really well for me. I did buy the Sangean HDT-1X which is the later mo... 
Netbook to USB DAC to Headphone Amp on Batteries
I just received my USB powered Nuforce UDAC. It is USB DAC/headphone amp combined. It sounds much better than its $99 price 
SACD...around $3500?
Look at the new modwrights. Dan does terrific magic with the Sony and Oppo players 
Do all computers output digital thru USB?
OK, thanks to all those that responded. 
Best speaker value between $1800-$2100
Vandersteen 2 sigs or used 3 sigs 
Do all computers output digital thru USB?
Just tried it and still can't figure it out. I am using Windows Vista not XP so it seems to be different. can anyone with familiarity with Vista help? Thanks 
Do all computers output digital thru USB?
Thanks Swampwalker for the speedy reply and the help. 
Suggestions for 'filling the port' of bass reflex
I've used filter wool refills from a tropical fish pet shop. You can buy large bags of it for a few dollars. 
HD radio
I've got the Sangean HDT-1X and use the digital output to a cambridge DAC magic. It sounds pretty good for FM but not like a CD. I have tried the Sony and found it good but the bass was better on the Sangean with the DAC