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Whats playing on your system today?
I went on a Robin Trower bing a few weeks ago. Whipped out all my old vinyl that I kept from back in my high school and college days. Long Misty Days is my fave......... 
Now Keith Emerson is gone...
Listening to Trilogy now. Wish I could find my copy of Brain Salad Surgery, but can't seem locate it. I think I'll order a new one......RIP Keith. I hope you are at Peace. 
Short cables for Preout/main in and passive use
Audioquest and others make 6" pre-amp jumper cables. A google search of audio jumper cables led me to TheCableCompany. They had the AudioQuest jumpers listed. Give them a call or try AudioAdvisor if you don't have a local store that may carry them.  
OPPO BDP 103/105, sound quality???
Spencer, Tony,Thanks for your responses. I'll proceed with caution...... 
Is it all worth it?
mapman,It makes me happy that you are enjoying your "free" speakers.I've had a somewhat similar experience. I was in a resale shop a year or so ago and the owner was playing FM radio through a pair of Infinity Qa speakers that he had priced at $79... 
OPPO BDP 103/105, sound quality???
elevick,When you say lags, are you referring to my CD load time question? By "0 problem with lags", are you saying the load time is not noticably slow?Thanks,Tom 
OPPO BDP 103/105, sound quality???
Oppo 105D owners,Can you please comment on the load time for a standard redbook CD? I'm thinking about replacing my Oppo DV-970HD w/Ric Shultz mods that has server me very well for years.. However, I play a lot of standard CDs and don't want to su... 
pads for speakers on stands?
Blue-Tak will do the job. Has been recommended for this exact purpose for probably the last 30 years or more. Keep some around the house. It works well for other purposes too. 
Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice.
I scanned the thread and was SHOCKED that I did not see a mention of EmmyLou Harris until today. Unusual, mesmerizing and just plain awesome! Plus highly respected by other musicians. She's had an incredible solo career, but has also appeared as b... 
Need small size speakers for fireplace.
The Role Sampan FTL looks interesting to me. Role's sister company NSMT - Model 10S also look interesting. I have not heard either of them, but I've been curious about them both for years..... 
Cables and reviewers
My reply was meant to be to the OP...... 
Cables and reviewers
There's no consensus regarding what music is the best either. Maybe the music isn't all that important at any given pricepoint. 
Upgrading an old digital audio system to bluetooth wireless?
I'm also looking for a Bluetooth receiver so I can connect my iPods and friend's phones to my 2-channel system and listen to portable playlists. I was all set to order the AudioEngine B1, but found the NuForce BTR100 for just over 1/3 the price of... 
What vintage speaker might you use today
Here's a decent primer regarding well respected (mostly) vintage speakers. I think I've heard almost every speaker on the list and agree that they are all special in their own way.http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-12-most-significant-lo... 
Portable DAC compatible w/ iPhone or iPod
I also own a Nuforce Icon iDo and it works very well for me. Not exactly portable as it requires an AC power source. But it works well and sounds pretty good. However, don't expect low-res digital played over a PA system to sound great. It might b...