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Mondial Magic Splitter aka video ground bar prob
Good point! I didn't realize that Audio Advisor sold these.Thanks, Tom. 
What's under your bookshelf speakers?
Just an update, I ended up going with the sorbothane pads from Zonus (with plastic between them and the bottom of the speakers), and I am pleased with the results. Definition and soundstage seemed to have improved, despite a less than idea positio... 
Underwood Mod to Denon 5900
Does anyone have first hand experience with the Modwright mods to this player or the 2900? Dan seems to think that a modded 2900 is a better end product than a modded 999ES, which is what I was initially considering.Tom. 
Denon 2900 mod. How does it sound?
Has anyone tried Dan Wright's (ModWright's) modifications to the 2900? I had originally looked to have him mod a Sony DVP-NS999ES for me (based upon all the glowing reviews of ModWright Sony's), but after talking with him, Dan believes that after ... 
mbox from digidesign...help?
I had forgotten about the Apogee Mini-Dac. Great little unit! Well worth checking out.Tom. 
Thiel 2.4 & Theta Dreadnaught II combination Pre-A
My current preamp is a Rotel RSP-1066. However, it too will fall to my most recent case of upgraditis. If I go the pre/pro route (which I likely will), I am looking at either a Krell HTS 7.1 or Theta CasablancaIII. But I might stick with the Rotel... 
mbox from digidesign...help?
Well, for under $80, you could get the M-Audio Transit, which is very small and portable, but leaves you with 1/8" mini jack connections, if that bothers you. But you also get a digital optical output. In truth, the Creative Labs Audigy 2 External... 
Best DVD Player $2000.00 new or used
Correction. After e-mail correspondence with Dan, I am opting to pick up a Denon 2900 and have him apply the Signature Truth and MCH mods. Dan claims that the end result exceeds the modded Sony, and your money is still close to $2,000.Tom. 
Best DVD Player $2000.00 new or used
If I were adverse to aftermarket mods, I would probably go Arcam, myself. As it is, though, I have a Sony DVP-NS999ES on its way to me, and then it will be fired off to Dan Wright at ModWright for the Signature Truth Tube mod (and some others). Ob... 
Favorite SS Amp?
Pass are great amps, and I would second their sonic recommendation. However, don't they run a bit hot? My vote would be for a two-channel Theta Dreadnaught II. I auditioned a lot of amps for use with my Thiel 3.6's, and Theta was my top choice. I ... 
Speaker Recomendation
Yes, tell us what your preferences are. If it were my own system, I would be auditioning various Thiel and ProAc speakers (who both are fairly balanced and have good imaging, but with their own character, for sure) to hear which ones fit with the ... 
Thiel 2.4 & Theta Dreadnaught II combination Pre-A
Great speaker/amp combination! I have 3.6's with Enterprises, and I believe that Thiel and Theta go great together. I have read good things about the VTL, but have not heard it. However, my thought would be to go with an Audio Research pre. I have... 
Soundtracks that ROCK
Clerks, Singles, Pulp Fiction, SWF, and Godzilla are all pretty darn good, IMHO. 
mbox from digidesign...help?
If you are into home recording at all, you have bought a great little unit. If not, then you probably should look for something else. The quality of the hardware on the MBox is really quite good for the money, but it is designed to operate in the ... 
Material Specifications/Layout for AC line
Beatlebum:You are on the right track for sure! Let us know how it works out.Tom.