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Please help me buy an iPod
The IPOD interface is especially female friendly...that goes for Itunes as well. I bought a 30gb version for my wife and she absolutely loves it. The interface is so straightforward and colorful. Plus, you get album cover art displayed while songs... 
Resolution Audio Opus 21 or GNSC moddedd 50/55
A little late to your party and you've made a decision I'm sure, but I am so delighted with my GNSC Opus 21, I thought I'd chime in....I have not heard the modified 55 or the stock 55 for that matter, but I have now used/owned a stock Opus, as wel... 
ayre cx-7e vs densen b-400 plus cd players
Bart....Yep, those player you mentioned, I'm looking at all of those as well, although I'm leaning toward the Sony 19000 due to its liquid midrange and light, airy treble. 
Recommend LCD / plasma TV ?
You may want to wait a bit until LCD's and Plasmas with 1080p native resolution are more prevelant to take advantage of the new higher resolution disc formats, well at least the Blu-Ray format. These sets are beginning to trickle in. I think Pione... 
CD Player with Variable Outs/Volume Control
Audio Aero players, Resolution Audio Opus 21, I think some of the Cary players......this all of course depends on how much you are willing to spend and what you're looking for: I believe the Wadia players utilize a digital volume control, whereas ... 
Ayre CX7e or Resolution Audio Opus 21 OR?
I'm your man.....I auditioned the first Ayre CX-7 series player and I've owned the stock Opus and the newer CX-7/e version. I'm now using the GNSC modified Opus, which is much better than the CX-7e or stock Opus as the dimensionality is much impro... 
Am I a burning out audiophile????
Good grief, I hope this doesn't happen to me. When does this evolve from an expensive hobby into something less healthy? I suggest moving your focus to other outlets...something less expensive, like buying a mountain bike and hitting a national pa... 
Need Recommendation of PC speakers
You might also chek out these interesting little speakers:http://www.audioengineusa.com/products.htm 
Audio Aeros
I suggest calling or emailing Globe Audio Marketing, which is the US distributor for Audio Aero. They are very knowledgable and helpful folks and can answer all your questions. http://www.globeaudiomkt.com/ 
Childproof audio
We have a 2 1/2 y/o baby girl. I have an open audio rack with gear that could get destroyed if she puts her hands on it, particularly the disc tray on a high end CDP. And, I have 50 lbs. active speakers on 24" stands with spiked feet. We live in a... 
CDP Upgrade
Hammer, I also upgraded from a Rotel player. I suggest you up your budget a bit more and try the Ayre CX-7e or Resolution Audio Opus 21. You'll be amazed at the difference. And, so will your wife. So much so, she'll over look the price change. At ... 
What is the best redbook CD player for 6K to 8K?
Resolution Audio Opus 21 with GNSC mods is fantastic! The modified Denon players already mentioned are also supposed to be excellent, although I have not heard them. I used to a mod skeptic, but was blown away by the mdoified Opus. And, typically ... 
Please recommend CD player w/volume under $5500
On the other side of the coin, there are plenty of threads in which folks describe no audible differences when comparing certain CDP's direct to amp/s vs. going the traditional preamp route. I would suggest doing a search on the most popular CDP's... 
What outlet should I choose.....
Thanks so much to everyone for the input! I'm in the porcess of ordering the Porter Ports and will soon be on my way to Home Depot. 
Can the RA Opus 21 rock better than a Wadia?
This is off the subject a bit, but for all you Opus fans out there Steve at GNSC gave me a brochure on a new product from Resolution Audio called the X2. The X2 utilizes the same housing as the Opus CDP, one box not two, and contains an AM/FM tune...