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Nature Sounds CD's
Although not particularly relaxing I think Chris Watson (of Cabaret Voltaire fame) does some EXTREMELY well recorded field recordings. He's held in the highest regard. His album Weather Report has three 15-20 minute sections...14 hours in Kenya's ... 
"Internet Radio" Suggestions Please?
One of my very favorite ones is built right into iTunes. Just click radio then ambient then Drone Zone @ 128kbps. 
Nature Sounds CD's
Just to be clear with my post. These are ambient electronic music albums and NOT nature sounds. Neroli has been used to calm women in labor just before childbirth and Steve Roach is just the most prolific ambient musician of our time. His album I ... 
Nature Sounds CD's
Why not something like:Brian Eno-NeroliSteve Roach-Structures Of Silence or any in his Immersion series 
Killing BluRay, new Oppo BR 83
Why don't you mention some SPECIFIC movies you've watched? There are some lousy Blu-Rays out there. I mean...have you seen Baraka, Blade Runner, Planet Earth or 2001? Those are discs that are VAST improvements on the regular dvds imo. 
what are your five essential songs
Oh Comely-Neutral Milk HotelAutumn Leaves(The Irresistible Force Mix)-Coldcut14:31-Global CommunicationFar Beyond The Sun-Yngwie MalmsteenMy Pal Foot Foot-The Shaggs 
24bit wave to CD?
2 questions:1-Is there no way to burn files like this as a data file? 2-Is there not a player that can read the data files and output the info? If so I'm assuming the player would have to be more than just a regular redbook type. I'm going to expe... 
DOLBY HD Master Audio VS CD? What sounds better?
I'm not sure why a HD version would be losing anything since the sample rate is 4x that of a cd not to mention the 24 bit spec. The problem is...who would be buying a cd version of something that's available on HD? There's probably a few here who ... 
Economical alternative to Wadia ipod dock?
Sounds like that's all he needs. 
Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far
I'm liking the Bat For Lashes album. 
Best Albums Of 2008
And I don't get the myopic comment. I would assume you meant the list choices were narrow or close-minded yet you are the one who doesn't recognize any of the artists. I don't follow. 
Best Albums Of 2008
Celtic66 I have a hard time believing you've never heard of Brian Eno, David Byrne of the Talking Heads, Coldplay or Paul McCartney! 
Anyone have trouble with Dvorak Stabat on Telarc?
That's what I was going to suggest...listening to the same passage at a low volume to rule out amp distortion. 
Beatles covers: better than originals?
The Breeders KILL Happiness Is A Warm Gun. 
Best Rock Albums in 2009, so far
Check out the Grizzly Bear video for the song Knife. That thing is a freekin' head-trip!