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DAC with remote for input select?
Wow, never thought anyone would ask!Yes, a few years back a small company from Berkeley CA named Nirvis (www.nirvis.com) made a digital switching device called a DXS (input configurable up to 16 input, SPDIF, Coax, AES, etc.) I don't think they're... 
Best headphones you've ever heard/used
I have to agee with the chap who said Stax. 
I need help selecting a tube amp
It's great to learn and get help from those in the know...I sent most of you individual emails, but I've listed below the most detailed reply figuring you'd have more info to work with.Here are some A's for your Q's. Please note I'm looking for tu... 
Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?
James Jamison of Motown fame is king. He's played on most Motown classics and is considered the "bass player's bass player". Even Geddy Lee and other rockers pay great tribute to him and his work, which, were compositional masterpieces in themselv... 
Best Jazz and Rock & Roll HDCD CDs
I agree with Chris Isaak suggestion. Baja Sessions is awesome. Also try the soundtrack to Angels or mark Knopfler's soundtrack to CAL if you can find it.-Dean 
Room Conditioning
You can do it yourself. I did with fantastic results for WAY less than commercially available traps etc.Go here: http://www.ethanwiner.com/basstrap.htmlIt's an old article from EM that gives you instruction, step by step, even estimated costs and ... 
Best Dac/Transport Under 50,000
Emm Labs / Meintner design is probably the best. 
Not recognized in their lifetime?
The tragic 1979 death of 31-year-old Minnie Riperton silenced one of soul music's most unique and unforgettable voices -- blessed with an angelic five-octave vocal range, she scored her greatest commercial success with the chart-topping pop ballad... 
i need a power conditioner. monster?
Look here at my review of the Equitech 5Q from their official website.http://www.equitech.com/products/consumer/deanrossi.htmlI still own the unit and it is FANTASTIC.Avoid Monster and Furman.-Dean 
High quality transports
Considered Emm Labs?One you've heard one, and seen their client/user list, you may want to. Their CDSD is truly world-class with DAC6e. -Dean 
Worst remote nomination...
Emm Labs CDSD hands down. Unit sounds terrific however. 
SACD vs DVD-A speaker set-up geometry
Thanks from everyone who's responded. I just brought home a 6-ch. Emm Labs rig and find it everything but gimmiky. Two channel's great until one does surround correctly. Of course I'm listening to some wonderful artists on the Chesky label, and ot... 
SACD vs DVD-A speaker set-up geometry
Thanks for the info Kr4. 
Need advise to help make quality bal cables
Thanks Eric! I will look into the Canare.Dean 
Best hi res recording of Vivaldi's Four Seasons?
Jeffreybehr, thank you for the suggestion.Dean