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Best 1m Interconnect under $100
Nordost Blue Heaven...if you look hard and act fast. 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
Where are you located? 
decent universal player on beer budget??
Denon DVD-2200; Absolute Sound recommended component. I've seen several at around $225-$250. Way better than the Pioneers in sound quality and video! Good luck. 
Speaker Recommendation Needed
PSB Stratus line...Gold (maybe even "i" model), Silver, or Bronze all within budget. Great value for the money! 
Late Night Listening When Wife Wants Music OFF
...to add portability (and the most overall flexibility), start w/ the first recomendation in my first post. I started w/ the E3s and thought them very good but the E4s were a definite improvement. The iPod will impress. If you decide that in-ears... 
Ultimate headphone amp?
Musical Fidelity X-Can V3 would be a good consideration. Very nice synergy w/ Sennheisers. Upgraded power supply is a definite plus. 
Inexpensive SACD and DVD-A two-channel player?
I just picked up an "A-stock" Denon DVD-2200 universal for $204 including shipping. This unit is much better [build quality and sound] than the Pioneer players (I've owned the 563a) and, for the money, is a no-brainer considering more than decent ... 
Looking for headphones, any suggestions?
First of all...thanks for carrying the torch to the next generation. Our listening future is with you!I agree with a previous poster; a visit to head-fi.org is your first stop. Lots of knowledgeable posters with varying opinions.Here is a list of ... 
How To Store Record Collection?
Ikea Expedit. 2 sizes, several colors. Small size holds about 960 LPs and the large size about 1500 LPs. Recommended. 
Best $700 integrated for Merlins, Rotel 1072 CD?
MF is a good choice. A3, A300 (maybe a little more $$$), A220 (no remote), A2 (no remote, lower power) all $700 +/- or less. Good phono sections, too, if you are inclined toward vinyl! 
Late Night Listening When Wife Wants Music OFF
Start here...CD > iTunes (Apple Lossless Compression) > iPod > Headroom Total Airhead portable amp > Shure E3, E4, or E5s (or Etymotic ER4s).Upgrade order:1. Source- CD, SACD/DVD-A2. Amp- Creek, Channel Islands, Musical Fidelity, Headr... 
My Sister wants an i-pod
FYI...The iPod you buy either way...Used Headroom Total Airhead (v. 1) $80-$100,Used Shure E3s w/ new ear fit-kit $80-$100,...enjoyment factor at home and on the road...priceless!(The Total Airhead will do a decent job of driving most headphones, ... 
My Sister wants an i-pod
CD > iTunes (Apple Lossless Compression) > 40G G4 iPod (just sound; no photo or video) > HeadRoom Portable Amp (Airhead/Bithead of some sort) > Shure E3 or E4 earphones. Welcome to iPod nervosa! 
New cd player-- or should I get SACD?
Universal player...see Marantz or Denon models in your price range. Redbook will be quite good (much, much better than you are used to) with the added SACD and DVD-A capability. 
What should be the terms between buyer and seller
How about a deposit to cover shipping then C.O.D. w/ certified funds.