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Wife wants a black faced receiver to replace Rotel
Crazy idea; go to Tap Plastics or a high end art store and look into a cover material that will please your wife. Even if you try this---and it does not work--perhaps she will 'get over it'Really, there are some outstanding products that can work. 
What's the best HD DVD player under $1,500
I would not invest big bucks in an HD DVD player. Put your money into a decent one..less than $500.00Wait a while and get a good Blu Ray when the price is down a bit and it is more dependable.I own both Blu Ray and HD DVD...I kinda like the Hd DVD... 
Anthem D2 and headphones
Thanks. I was looking into GRADO but I don't really see the need for a headphone amp. I will first get the D2 and continue soliciting advice. 
Tube Life: 6SL7; 6SN7, 12AX7, 12AT7, 6DJ8 et al
Don't turn it off when you take a 'phone call.Kill it all when you have left for better thngs... 
Where are the female Audiophiles?
I like many of the above comments.Especially the ones about women not getting much out of sitting quietly and listening to the music.My wife will sit and not be interrupted---when watching a good movie.This is also a woman who can tell in almost s... 
Anthem D2--Audiophile Opinions
Yeah. I am more into 2 channel.Still, the D2 has many who love it. 
What does Jitter sound like?
Still,....the above sounds like a Presidential Debate. 
Audio Aero Capitole - 6021W subminiature tube ??
Hmmmmm...My Capitole's tubes are more than four years old. No problem yet.Good Thread. 
What does Jitter sound like?
What a GREAT(!) question. 
Why use CD Transport instead of computer source
Folks at slimdevices say that the digital out is the same.I own both and I use the AES EBU digital output from the Transporter and this works well.Still, who am I to second-guess the guys who made it all happen......? 
Why use CD Transport instead of computer source
I bought one of the original Transporters which I am using at this moment. I route it through the Audio Aero Capitole's DAC as I think it sounds much 'warmer' while the Transporter's DAC which is relly good, just a bit too 'bright', or as some wou... 
HDMI to DVI adapter?
very few, even over at AVSFORUM.com have problems with monoprice.True, it is really hard to accept so much for so little(dollars). 
Why is the industry so lame?
I use my Audio Aero Capitole as my primary DAC. It receives Toslink(digital) from my Satellite box, COAX(digital) from my DVD player, AES EBU(digital) from my Transporter which accesses my music library on my computer when I am not using the Trans... 
Beatles Session Musicians Who?
I once saw the BEATLESONGS book in a used bookstore. I shoulda bought it. 
Warner and Blu ray?
Yes. I thought I would buy a HD DVD player and went to circuit city and Compusa. Nope.Blu-Ray is what they had.