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classe cap-100 remote code / codes
I had looked at this issue.I think that the Logitech harmony remotes can work with the classe.Adds 
Clearaudio Center Spider for Outer Limit
There was up for sale this year on Audio asylum listed at 650.00 which sold. So I would say yes. 
Best tube pre-amps under $1,000
AES/Cary ae3 There are two versions of this preamp (at least). You should be able to pickup the version with the remote for under a grand and the version without the remote for under 500.00. 'I think it is a terrific preamp regardless of the price... 
Best Remakes Of All Time
Tom Russell and Nancy Griffith. Bus Station by Dave Alvin. I love this version. I enjoy the original but this version really does it for me. Especially when she says "she'd like to leave" around the 3 minute mark. She sings it so flatly (intonatio... 
HRT Music Streamer USB DAC
The blue circle thingee might be your cup of tea. It was recently reviewed in The Absolute Sound. I think it will work to pass s/pdif accoring to the article. It is around 180.00 if I remember correctly.The manufacturer's response is a hoot. It is... 
Recommend book of "must have" rock albums
Several years ago, the magazine Mojo did a booklet of 1000 must haves. Well written and provocative. It did them by genre and chronologically (mostly). It is out of print but worth finding.richard bischoffEl Paso, Texas 
Best Inexpensive Subwoofer
Partsexpress has a Hsu designed subwoofer for 199.00. No conflicts of interest and haven't heard it but struck me as a gret deal.http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=309-175They also have a Dayton 8" sub for 75.00. 
Looking 4 good lower cost pre amp $300 to $600
I would also recommend the AES. Well within your budget with a bit left over to upgrade the chinese tubes.Richard Bischoff 
Saw Jackson Browne Tuesday Night
Jfz,I have seen Jackson perform five times ranging from the Running on Empty tour to the I'm Alive tour and saw two brilliant concerts and two or three good performances. It sounds like you saw a great performance.Was he solo or with his band?Than... 
Can you recommend any Speaker cables for my system?
What does your system sound like now with the present cabling? What are you hoping to accomplish with new cables. The Blue Heavens are fine if you need to add some resolution or brightness to your system but if your system is a bit tipped up they ... 
Rarest Brands for Sale on 'Gon
JohnThere was a Madrigal Carnegie Phono Cartridge. I had one on my Oracle Turntable when I purchased it.Richard Bischoff 
Help me pick out music for a party
Well Thanks for everyone's help. Everyone had a great time and only one person had a comment on the music. The Line up U2 Joshua Tree playing when guests arrived. Van Morrison Live album from San Francisco (1 cd only) Roger Eno - between tides To... 
Help me pick out music for a party
Thanks for all the responses. When I worked at a record store in the late 70's Rockadanny, I used to put on Ornette Coleman at closing time. Worked every time.Richard 
Help me pick out music for a party
Thanks for the valid point Riley. It will be fairly low as background music and shouldn't interfere with the conversations (party will be over 3 rooms with stereo in one room only). Jaybo, She asked me to pick it out so I will include her favorite... 
Jackson Browne CD's
I was just thinking about this post. I have the original LP issue of Late for the Sky. Very Good sonics however I wore it out and purchased a subsequent lp copy. Terrible. I had the same reaction to the cd issued by Elektra. My remastered (Mobile ...