I would like to be able to purchase small, wearable stereo speakers (that sound decent for use with my MP3 player) for when i'm cycling or jogging (so I can be more aware of my surroundings). Are there any that you wear 'around the neck' or as you would headphones (but not quite touching or...

Check out the x-ls bookshelf speaker by av123. Here is a pic: http://www.av123.com/products_produc...s&product=82.1 They're garnered rave reviews, and are easily the best speaker 200 dollars can buy. I own a pair. They're incredible, and sound like monitors costing several times more.

Purchase a good classical 'sampler' with various composers. You can't go wrong this way.

GAD, i'm so sorry man! I'm reading your posts and literally shedding tears. I've wanted a dog all of my life (my father never let us have one), and finally got my first 10 years ago at age 36 after getting married. I cannot begin to tell you how much I love dogs, and mine in particular. She is a...

This brings back memories!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkIIScXJt3I http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5UjuXJEdso http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ZlubK23Uk

Or do you just get new ones every year? In past years, I brought my 6 or so medium to large sized potted tropical plants on the patio indoors for the winter, but noticed many more spiders in the house over the next few months after doing so. This year, we're concerned about bringing unwanted...

Wasn't there a recent genome study (National Geographic?) that examined DNA and determined we're all *originally* from Tanzania, Africa or something like this?

OPA!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBnyw1xIBuE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJQkKdUDaZg

Let me explain. Our 2 year old is in the middle of being 'potty trained', and although she does use her potty HALF the time, it's the other times that have wreaked havoc on our bedroom carpets. We got this Bissell carpet cleaning machine, but we can't seem to find a good, effective carpet...

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I followed this past summer's huge wildfires in Greece, since my parents were vacationing there. And now these in Cali. Terrible!

I'm trying to understand the concepts of HDTV, picture resolution, and aspect ratios. Is there a good website that describes all of these terms, and/or shows examples? The one thing that also confuses me is that when I watch over-the-air HD programming (such as the Indians-Red Sox game on FOX)...

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You're welcome! Actually, you probably know as much about this stuff as I do. I believe that the sound we get out of our 595's is dependent on the quality of the built-in headphone amp on the 5001, or if you decide to go with an external headphone amp, the quality of it AND your interconnects. A...

Thanks for the link! I've had a new OPPO DV-980H for a few weeks now, and I think it sounds real good through my Magneplanars. I can't imagine what it would sound like after being modded.

OPPO DV-980H (also gives you HDCD and SACD!), or the Marantz CD5001 (I hear some online retailers have the 5001 for under $250 if you look around). I own both, and both are great 'bang per buck' players.

Excellent post! I too, am a HUGE fan of the CD5001, price notwithstanding. Suffice it to say, the 5001 truly sounds like a CDP that costs several times it's money, and the build quality is impressive (metal drawer, fascia, etc.) for a 250 to 300 dollar unit! The Cirrus-Logic DAC raises my...

The 'OPPO' universal players sound excellent for the money (I have the DV-980H), but you have to go into their menu system for proper setup (stereo, 5.1, etc.). No big deal, but you may have to hook up a video source to SEE the menu for some of the setup choices, especially if you just plan on...

Wasn't there a guy called 'The Fisher Doctor' in NYC a few years ago, that expertly repaired and restored old Fishers? He had a website too.

You have to realize that one of the reasons the market is getting tougher for these kinds of products, is because MP3 portability and convenience is winning out over better sound achieved via a home stereo or 5.1 setup. I've spoken to so many youngsters online that actually DON'T KNOW or...

Sometimes, if you get lucky (I did once), you can find some quality made, classic 70's stereo receivers from the 70's on 'Ebay', like Pioneer, Marantz, etc. I picked up a Pioneer SX-780 in mint condition for $97, and it drives my low-impedance Magnepan MMG's quite well! The FM section is...

Sometimes, if you get lucky (I did once), you can find some quality made, classic 70's stereo receivers from the 70's on 'Ebay', like Pioneer, Marantz, etc. I picked up a Pioneer SX-780 in mint condition for $97, and it drives my low-impedance Magnepan MMG's quite well! The FM section is...

I have the Marantz CD5001, and the Senn HD595's, and I was pleasantly surprised at how good they sound with the on-board CD5001 headphone amp! They sound GREAT, and given their low impedance, they achieve excellent volume as well with the 5001! In fact, I tell some people that if you are on a...

The CD5001 is a veritable BARGAIN, considering it's great sound, DAC, and very good headphone amp! Can't go wrong!

These days, you get more 'bang for the buck' with the current crop of CD players, given the much improved resolution and built-in DAC's many have. If you are on a budget, and want an excellent sounding player, check out the CD5001 with a Cirrus Logic chip. It's only like 300 bucks, but if you...