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Enlightened Audio DSP-9000 PRO Series III
You won't find any speaker outputs because your EAD DSP-9000 is a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter), not an amplifier. The DAC is meant to decode the digital signal from a (CD/SACD) transport or some other digital device. The signal output by your... 
OPPO BDP 103/105, sound quality???
Make it easy on yourself, and avoid regret by just buying the Oppo. You will not be disappointed! The 103D goes for about $600, and the 105D about $1,400. The difference that I see is that the 105D has balanced outputs. 
Any ideas on why I am experiencing interruptions with playback on my Oppo BDP-105
I'm glad I could help! (LOL) 
Any ideas on why I am experiencing interruptions with playback on my Oppo BDP-105
Try calling Oppo. Who would know better? They have probably heard it all. 
Audiogon Anti-Lowball Offer setting
When does an offer below the asking price become a "lowball" offer? I really don't know but, knowing that the asking price is an arbitrary figure, I typically will offer up to 20% below it. Let's face it, once you decide to sell any piece of equip... 
The Beach Boys
Well said, Rich! 
Did you hear Adele at the Grammy's?
Adele is great, give her the benefit of the doubt on this. As far as the Grammys, they need to find a way to cut down the length of the show. 3.5 hours is just too long, way too long. At least an hour of the time is commercials. I guess they just ... 
Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice.
Joni Mitchell 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
So, if you have only one system, including audio and video, you would be hard pressed to match the performance of the Oppo 105D at anywhere near its price. However, for headphone listening I'm using a transport and DAC combination. Things are chan... 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
I bought a McIntosh universal player (MVP-871) and it was nothing but problems, and it was eventually replaced by an Oppo 105D. What a difference! The Oppo was truly plug and play with any type of disc. It has balanced, RCA and HDMI outputs. No, i... 
Musical Fidelity kw DM 25 Transport and DAC
elberoth2,There is no such word as "prolly." The word is "probably." You wrote that in 2007. There is no telling how many times you have used that term in the last nine years. At least, now you know! Also, don't try correcting me, for correcting y... 
Powerful, smallish floorstanders with high WAF?
You'll get lots of suggestions here, probably all good. Without color or price to go on, I recommend you take a look at stand-mounted Sonus Faber speakers. Several of their models are gorgeous (IMO), but the one thing owners mention in their ads i... 
What were two standout rooms at CES?
$89,950...Hmmm, this must be the origin of the term "diminishing returns."When some iconic DACs are available used for $10K, or less (sometimes much less), how would I justify a $89K+ DAC. I wouldn't even try! Just my opinion. 
The one component that you wish you had not bought
pdreher,I almost bought a Nu-Vista 3D CD from a recycler this week. Couldn't believe it was at a recycler, (but I digress). Listened to it briefly and thought it sounded OK, maybe even better than OK. Anyway, during my second demo it started to sk... 
Dan Hicks has passed away.
rhyno,You forgot Glenn Frey.