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To repair a Subwoofer
It should be OK to use caulk. Regarding the stripped screws, just remove the screws, use a toothpick to measure the depth of the hole. Break off a few toothpicks just short of the depth of the hole and stick two or three pieces of toothpicks into ... 
Best redbook CD player
Optarchie,I do believe the least expensive Amr cd-77 ever on AudiogoN was about $5000. That would be about double the maximium budget of the Original Poster.Chashmal,I see that the Resolution Audio Opus 21 has already been mentioned a couple of ti... 
music in your holiday stocking
Hey John,If you're asking for great sounding vinyl from AcousticSounds, you might as well add this one to your list:http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=41717Enjoy,TIC 
music in your holiday stocking
I'm hoping for any selection from my 4 page long Amazon.com wish list....Enjoy,TIC 
need help in spending 1500 on an amp and speakers
Here's a different kind of option-Quad 12L Active speakers. You could knock out the need for both monitor speakers and amps in one simple box.I've owned lots of mid-priced audiophile brands of speakers and amps and nothing I owned was any better (... 
Best high end monitors?
Hey Floyd,When I heard the Micro utopia BE's they were placed half way out into the room, i.e. room was 15 feet deep and the speakers were literally 7.5' out into the room. Not forward sounding and a huge image. Matter of fact, the speakers comple... 
Best high end monitors?
floyd,The suggestion of Reference 3A MM DeCapo(i) is pretty solid, especially at their used price of about $1200-$1600. I previously owned them and enjoyed them. However! I recently heard a pair of JMLabs/Focal Micro Utopia BE moniotrs at a friend... 
Onix Speakers
I think Kal is right. I believe that Onix is an internet direct only brand sold through AV123.com. TIC 
Need info on a Opera Basie preamp
I believe the Consonance Basie was a kit/DIY version of a Consonance Pre-Amp. I believe it was sold through DIYcable.com and DIYhifisupply.com. Do a Google searce on Consonance Basie and you will find some hits. BTW, you mis-spelled Consonance in ... 
Storing Cd's on Hard Disk
I would highly recommend that you go with the most simple setup possible to get great results. In my opinion, that would by a Mac Mini or iBook using Apple Lossless via iTunes and the best USB DAC from either Larry Moore at Ultra-Fi or Gordon Rank... 
Integrate AVR and 2-Channel; Why so complicated?
You can actually do it without having an HT bypass. Any integrated amp will work. You just connect the L&R front pre-outs from your HT receiver to any unused line-level inputs on the Integrated amp. The only difference is that you will need to... 
Integrate AVR and 2-Channel; Why so complicated?
Braudio7,This is actually very simple, especially if you buy an integrated amp or amp/pre-amp with HT bypass/processor loop.There are plenty of good integrated amps out there that have HT bypass. A few older units that I've owned with this feature... 
Best HT Receiver Under 1000$
I'll second the recommendation of the Onkyo TX-SR805 or 806. The Onkyos have been very good values at their respective price points for the last several generations. IMHO, the offer a great combination of sound quality, features and ease of use.En... 
Terence Balanchard - recommendation
"A Tale of God's Will" is a beautiful and moving album. I first heard it at AKfest in Detroit this past spring. My buddy brought it to use as one of his demo selections. I've since picked it up myself and really enjoy it.Enjoy,TIC 
What would you buy Sub $350 Firewire/USB DAC
For pure goofiness, go with the Blue Circle "Thingy" and save a lot of money.If you want to stick with something built in the US by a fellow Northern Ohioan, buy a used Ultra Fi iRoc. Another nice thing about the iRoc is tha Larry Moore still live...