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Gilmore Audio planars revealed
Amen, Steved. 
What seperates "hi-fi" from "mid-fi" in cdp's?
I strongly w/Hepl. Slightly obsolete digital gear sells at a dramatic discount. I would think if you were looking for entry level prices for a CDP, you would go with an older model from a high end manufacturer, like CAL, Wadia, Meridien, EMC, Meph... 
TV ignorance
Warren- If you watch a lot of sports or action, LCDs probably not the way to go. For a thin screen plasma is probably better; for a somewhat larger unit, but still compact, the Samsung DLP rear projector is pretty impressive and about $1K cheaper ... 
Gilmore Audio planars revealed
Whoa, guys, we've got some real wacky science being bandied about here. FYI, movement of molecules from high concentration to low is diffusion, not sound. A jet stays up because of thrust and lift; a boat floats because the volume of water it disp... 
Preamp with remote under $1000
Pal- You could also go with a BAT VK3i. Also exceptional support. Should be right at the top of your range, but make sure you get one with remote already installed, as it is a factory option. Can be added later but at substantial cost. 
Gilmore Audio planars revealed
OK how much do they cost (L&Rs, I KNOW how much the center channel goes for and I can't afford it...the divorce that is ;~). 
Where does a sellers responsibility stop?
Agaffer- Hats off to you for dealing with this difficult issue in a very responsible manner. I'd deal with you anytime. A creative and way cool solution. 
Need Headphone amp under $300?
Headromm Home is ss, can be purchased used for about $300, has crossfield circuit. Sounds great w/my HD 600s. 
If you haven't, you should
1000 Kisses is a great one. I would say that Roseanne Cash meets Eva Cassady is a pretty good description. Definately a little country flavor. And if you are looking for something new in the female R&B vein (w/o the country), try Joss Stone. A... 
Best built SOny Cd player pre-SACD?
DVP S-7000. Built like a tank, sounds real smooth, plus it has that great motorized front panel. 
Von schweikerts vr4 or vandersteen model 4 ?
The Vandys will need a separate amp for the sub-woofers, and have not been made for quite some time, FWIW. 
If you were to carry a tube product line?
BAT- Small, responsive, great service and extensive product line, including (gasp!) SS and HT products, integrateds, balanced and s.e. Great sound of course. 
Cones for Llano Trinity Amp
Thanks for the info Denf, but not sure I want to take a chance on loosening that screw and then not being able to get at the nut to get it out of the chassis. Turning that bad boy over and shaking it is not high on my list of fun things to do! And... 
Cones for Llano Trinity Amp
Denf- How do those goofy feet come off, anyways? 
can both balanced and unbalanced be used a once?
You will find Classe' customer service to be very responsive.