slipknot1

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What is a SPDIG connector?
Do you mean SPDIF? If so, I think it means Sony Philips Digital Interface. It is a digtial cable, ideally 75 ohm, with RCA connecters at each end. 
under $300 bookshelfs: does excitement exist?
I'm with Buscis2. Find yourself some pre-owned Sound Dynamics RTS-3's. Get 4 of them, set your processor to phantom center (no center channel speaker), put a sub in for the movie Boom-Boom, and not only will you have a competent movie rig, it make... 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
Yamaha CDX1 for me as well. Followed by a Magnevox 480 or 482, still buried under a layer of dust in my office at work, connected to a Sansui AU6500 integrated, still churning out digititus... 
In Heavy Rotation?
1.Mussorgsky/Pictures at an Exhibition/Reiner/RCA (Classics 180g reissue)2.Ray Brown Trio/Soular Energy/Pure Audiophile (200g reissue)3.Ella Fitzgerald/Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie/Verve (original pressing and Classics 180g reissue)4.Alan Parsons... 
DIY help on Speakers Stands
Are you committed to using wood? If so, I would suggest rock maple. You may be able to get 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch thick slabs like the BoosBlock.If you are not committed to using wood, look into getting some 1 inch thick granite slabs from a local d... 
Do I 'Hafta' clean a brand new audiophile LP?
Not only 'hafta' but 'sposda' 
Best Grateful Dead recording?
Jond - Right On! Besides having great music, and some pretty funny dialog, Pizza Tapes is a great recording! 
Need help finding a relaible/reasonable shipper
BAX (at least in my area) will not PICK UP at a residence, but they will deliver to a residence. If you can take them to where you work, BAX will pick them up there. I just shipped a pair of Magnepan MGIIIs that way to Canada, for just under 200.0... 
Music Hall Maverick? - Has Anyone Heard...
Out of my entire collection of CD's, my Maverick has only refused to play one. Unfortunately, it's one of my favorites. I have a later unit, so I think it's safe to assume the problem has been addressed. 
Music Hall Maverick? - Has Anyone Heard...
Joe,Looking forward to seeing you. Bring the 25 with you if you can, and we'll pit them against each other! 
Music Hall Maverick? - Has Anyone Heard...
I have had the Maverick in my setup for about 3 months. SACD is very good, Redbook using the upsampling is excellent. Good looks, lots of heft, great remote. Switching between the SACD and Redbook layers is only available on the remote as the fron... 
Best Grateful Dead recording?
meister,Thanks for the correction. i did mix the dates from Dozin' and Nightfall... 
Best Grateful Dead recording?
"Nightfall of Diamonds" is a great commercial live recording. It is taken from the March 1990 run at the Meadowlands and released on Arista. Any of the "Dicks Picks" series from GDP/GDM (Grateful Dead productions/Grateful Dead Merchandising) http:... 
What did YOU get for Christmas?
Mburns92,You are indeed a good person! That is one of the best Christmas giving stories I have heard this year. My 6 year old daughter had a Christmas/birthday party and asked her friends to NOT bring her any gifts this year, but instead bring foo... 
I'm looking into whole house surge protectors.
I had mine done when i had the dedicated lines put in. The unit itself is an Intermatic, although there are others out there. It was an additional 200.00 installed.