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The best new music is by a guy who is 60.
SHAVER 
Anyone do DVD player modifications?
Have a Pioneer Elite DVD 5 moded by Dan W and am extremely happy with it.right 
Best power cord for McCormack DNA-2
For what it's worth, I tried the following with my DNA-125 and bought the Acoustic Zen: Sidewinder, Granite Audio, Silver Audio Power Burst (very close second). By the way SteveMcCormack reccommends the sidewinder and the Acoustic Zen. 
Best female vocals on CD
Kasey Chambers, Lucinda Williams, Debbie Davies 
Absolute Best DVD Player?
No one here is mentioning the modifified players from Dan Wright or Stan Warren, why? I was under the impression that they were great. 
Amplifier Stand
Mikec Do you have a web site for Mondo? Thanks in advance. 
Best used preamp for around $1000. . .
If you can find one, I've heard good things about the Musical Design SP2-B. I just picked up a used one for well under your cap and had it sent directly to Musical Designs for a tune up and some tweaking; total still under $1000 including intercon... 
Sub for monster BASS!!!!!!
Mirage BPS-210 
Talon Roc subs - worth it?
That was Widescreen Review and your right on the Vandersteen but not the Velodynes. Check out the Mirage BPS-210 or BPS-400 
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
I'm planning on seeing the Flecktones in Feb., my only exposure to Bela fleck has been bluegrass. Which one flecktone cd would you recommend prior to the concert. Just saw Mark O'Connor, he's great live. Three recommendations: the Tone Poem series... 
Album of the year?
KaseyChambers "The Captain" 
Hidden Audiophile Classics
If you like acoustic, try the Tone Poem series. 
Moon W-5 Or Marsh A400 Power amp
Don't want to further confuse the issue but have you given thought to the McCormack DNA 225? Happy Holidays 
Absolute Best DVD Player?
Wlaser, I'd like to know more about the Arcam. i thought it wasn't out yet. Where did you purchase, any links, how much if you don't mind my asking. Thanks, have a joyous Christmas. 
Subwoofer opinion badly needed!
I think you'd be happy with a used Mirage FRxS12 or FRx S10.Both active subs which would work well with your recevier. You might want to look for Widescreen Reviews issue covering subs; lots of good info and reviews. good luck and happy holidays.