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TRON: LEGACY
Here it is: http://wdmp-7.vo.llnwd.net/d1/wdsmp/TRON/VFXConcept/Grid_VFX_ConceptTest_720.mov 
RIP J Gordon Holt
May peace be with him.... 
PC vs MAC laptop as music server
Get a Mac with a SSHD. Pure bliss. ;) 
CD transport vs streamer?
Streamer all the way!!!! What is a CD Player? 
"Internet Radio" Suggestions Please?
Wow! I didn't know there were so many! I need to create bookmarks for all these and save them for easy access.Here is my Last.fm profile. I'm discovering a lot of ambient and experimental music. http://www.last.fm/user/TimbrePitchThank all of YOU ... 
DAC with the best midrange ever.....
Altmann Attraction DACIt might be ugly and inconvenient, but it excels with music and has a very neutral presentation. 
what are your five essential songs
"An Ending (Ascent)" by Brian Eno"Bad" by U2"Videotape" by Radiohead"Clocks" by Coldplay"Blue In Green" by Miles DavisThat was difficult! Whew! 
What do you see as the downside of tubes?
I agree with the above comments.1. Some people like the sound of tubes and like (or tolerate) the process of replacement/tinkering/service/expense with them.2. Some people do not like (or tolerate) that process, even if they the like the sound.3. ... 
Animated Movies
I for got about "Fantasia 2000"!!!! A must watch....and LISTEN! 
Best way to move PC audio outdoors
Can you get speaker cable from the speakers location to a indoor electrical jack?If so, get an AirPort Express and a small "custom install" amp. I can make some recommendations if you like.Hope this helps.... 
PC to Tube Pre/Amp
You might want to check out a Squeezebox or Sonos system. They will be easier to use and better quality.Also, if you really want to get digital files to sound extremely good, get a DAC. It doesn't have to be expensive. A lossless or uncompressed f... 
DIGITAL CABLES
It depends on the system. Most Bryston gear has a true balanced design, so AES/EBU should be best, but it's always good to have a listen for yourself. 
Animated Movies
I can second Hayao Miyazaki's work. I don't know much about Anime, but these films are amazing!The Pixar films are true works of art. The image and sound are world class, with great stories.I also liked the "Animatrix", which is a DVD that revolve... 
Apple Macintosh Music System
This is all great information. I have had much of the same experiences.All of my collection is CDs, and while I'm excited about 24/96 and higher content, I'm not going to jump in now or loose sleep over it. I hope the industry finds a consistent a... 
The best no-compromise digital options?
I completely agree with Tvad.System "synergy" is the key to a good system. I have listened to some of the players you listed, and I would choose a good Linn, Naim or 47 Labs player over them.The Zanden is very nice, if you have the system to let i...