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CD player NOT made in China under $1,000?
Njoe Tjoeb 4000. I have heard it a few time and been impressed. I am not sure of the origin of all the parts.http://www.upscaleaudio.com/view_category.asp?cat=50 
Sending music to DAC wireless vs wired
I used a AirPort Express for a while. It sound pretty darn good but it would stop working when our Microwave Oven was in use. Other than that it was great. 
Man Cave or No?
I have a 2nd floor dedicated room. It's 15' x 22' with small area at the rear side open to a stair landing. The builder called it a "Bonus Room". I call it my "Stereo Room". It's one of the main reasons we bought the house. The length lets me to p... 
Best Benny Goodman recordings
The sound track from the bio flick is pretty good, "The Benny Goodman Story". The recordings were made for the movie with mostly one time members of his band. The cd liner notes are very good but one tune from the original LP was deleted so it wou... 
Krell Service
Maybe have 4 day work week? Try Monday you may have better luck. 
can i change tubes
Below is text I got from CJ's FAQ page.Questions about Conrad-Johnson Vacuum-Tube Components:Q. Can I replace a tube with a different tube type?A. No. You should only use the tube type that is specified by conrad-johnson or an exact substitute. Us... 
Where to buy vinyl?
My latest on on line buys were from: http://www.audiophileusa.com/Fair selection, Good prices and fast shipment. 
VTL Compact 100 bias instructions
http://www.vtl.com/pages/bias.html 
Latest Steve Winwood - Excellent
Good stuff. I bought the lp at a local store. Inside the sleeve is a small piece of paper with an internet site location link printed on it for a FREE digital download of the album. Then it's right into the car/ipod. 
I think my CAL Alpha DAC is broken...
I had my Alpha repaired by the guys at approved audio service a few years ago. CAL had long since closed there doors. Approved was the east coast service provider for CAL. The cost of my repairs were worth it to me. Funny after they opened mine up... 
Your favorite recent discovery
Maria Muldaur's, "Naughty Bawdy & Blue" on Stony Plain Records.http://www.mariamuldaur.com/discog.html#Naughty 
How much longer will CDs be made?
Vinyl, up until around 1960 was High Fedility Mono format, not stereo. Stereo Vinyl recordings became popular during the 60's and there heyday lasted until the late 80's. Maybe 20 years may be a magic number. 
Good sounding 70's live LPs...
Lynyrd Skynyrd "One More From The Road" 
How much longer will CDs be made?
The Compact Disc will be around for may may more years. They will become a specialty items just like vinyl has become. You may pay $30.00 a disc but then again what are we paying for new vinyl these days. SACD and DVD-A will more than likely get h... 
Beatles Red and Blue Comps on Apple?
http://www.aboutthebeatles.com/great site and links to other related sites if you can get passed the ad's