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Squeezebox/Roku Modern Equivalents?
They are getting another one off ebay or using a raspberry pi and controlling it with some sort of "app" (The details of which are beyond me). There really isn't a replacement with the same user friendliness. 
Totem Forest Signature -or- Spendor D7
Please excuse the minor thread hijac - But has anyone heard the Forest versus the Forest Signature? I am considering both for an upgrade to my Arro's and the Forest is a lot easier to come by and, of course, considerably less expensive. 
Oppo BDP 93 vs Oppo BDP 95
Oppo lists players for sale on their website. 
Which component video cable should I buy?
Blue Jeans make a couple of very high quality component video cables. 
Oppo BDP 93 vs Oppo BDP 95
I've had the 95 and have the 103. There is no reason to get the 95 if you have a good DAC, that's why I went with the 103 when I upgraded. I also preferred the 103's faceplate vs the 105. Another consideration is that there is a lot of heat inside... 
VPI Prime to Simaudio Moon I-3.3 Cable Help
The VPI cables are pretty good. 
preventing usb bus overload.
I would only think that would be an issue if both devices are drawing their power through USB. Even at that, I am not so sure. A good quality motherboard shouldn't have any power issues. 
How to convert TV optical output to XLR
Like the other guys said.Step 1 - Turn Dolby Digital into PCMStep 2 - Turn PCM into XLRThe question is where will this happen.My cable box can output PCM (although they don't call it that), so I am okay with my DAC.I didn't have a DAC in an older ... 
Totem Arro or Sttaf for Music & Movies
Both will need a sub if you want deep bass. 
For VPI Unipivot Owners, do you use antiskating?
Mcbuddah: Keep an eye on ebay, $50US+ depending on condition. 
For VPI Unipivot Owners, do you use antiskating?
That Telarc Omnidisc is great. I have a couple in various conditions. 
Best of XLR cable?
I have tried the two types of Blue Jeans XLR Cables (amongst others) between my Audio-gd Master 7 and Magnum Dynalab MD-209; one made with Belden 1800F, and one made with Canare L-4E6S. I prefer the later, but the cable has to run through a gauntl... 
What are your favorite speaker finishes?
Cherry.Love the finish on my Totem Arros. 
What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?
Oops, I meant :( 
What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?
Dave_72Interesting to hear. as that is one of my favorite albums. I might hit up ebay and do a comparison.Biggest disappointment of the modern era is Audioslave. Garbage CD, Garbage vinyl, and such a great band :)