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Looking for CD player with volume control?
Audio Aero makes two (well, three...) units that have volumn control. There is the Capitole and it's little brother, the Prima. Do a search hereabouts for lots of discussion. 
Receivers/Processors and HDMI Repeater Error
There is quite the thread on the Anthem D2 over at AVSFORUM with all kinds of discussions, including the handshake problems and what can be done about it. 
MIT Oracle V2 vs. V2.1
One place you will not get your answer is at the MIT website. It is horrible. 
In the market for a plasma.........suggestions?
Just to be sure on your choice go to AVSFORUM and check out comments on the panny...also go the the NEC thread which has the reviews on the 50XR5 
Has anyone tried HD radio?
Oh, in response to your question on high end model, try Day Seguerra or Audio Design Associates. 
Tubes... what do they do?...
It above referanced link is an older one but still just about the best introduction. It is a bit funny, the writer spends so much time talking about how out-dated tubes are and then, at the very end, he retreats...just a bit. 
Has anyone tried HD radio?
Do a discussion forum search on HD Radio. Lots there. 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
I just noticed the author of this thread. That we are still at it fells kinda good. 
I could not believe it
Yeah, I got my AA Capitole from a fellow who loved this Cd player but could not justify duplicating his entire vinyl collection for the ease of using CDs.I don't want to bother with vinyl any more so I am happy with my Capitole. Still, I do 'hear'... 
What is the best 1080p hdmi cable to buy?
Over at Avsforum.com some people are having some handshake issues with cheaper cables. This appears in a couple of threads, most natably in the Anthem tweaks thread. 
I only need 1 more duplex receptacle
Contact Stu Wein at www.audiopartsinc.com 
Audio Aero Capitol MK II CDP: Do I need a preamp?
If you don't do vinyl then you do not need a preamp. I have the Capitole and I use the toslink for my Satillite and coax for my DVD player and the Capitole has a way of telling me which of my CDs are well produced and mixed.The latest Audio Aero h... 
Treating cable terminations in wet environment
Sean, your suggestion is perfect. Thanks. 
Treating cable terminations in wet environment
This is really good. It feels great to start at the right place when seeking help. Again, thank you. Audiogon rules! 
Treating cable terminations in wet environment
Thank you. I was actually planning on using silicon...