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Speaker Selection Help
I'm assuming you mean 250 sq ft, not 2,500.Check the Salk SongTowers which are about $2,200 with shipping. Keep your current center until you are ready to buy a matching Song Center.I think this is about the best bang for the buck in your price ra... 
Travel headphones need to be...
Sennheiser PX-100, I love mine.http://www.sennheiserusa.com/private_headphones_mid-size-portables_502816 
DAC with preamp and remote
Thank you all for your responses. I've also read the threads about the Peachtree Nova. Would you consider it just for the DAC and pre sections? 
Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice.
Caitlin CaryCheri KnightKelly HoganCarla BozulichPaula FrazerHolly Cole 
I can't tell the difference
FWIW, I also couldn't tell the difference between the V-Dac and the internal dac of my Denon receiver. However, I use an Apple TV rather than SB, and an external dac does definitely sound better than the internal ATV dac. 
Best Speakers new/used for around 2k
Consider the Salk SongTowers, which I am very happy with - under $2k in a beautiful veneer, shipped. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=919069http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/floorstanding/salk-songtower-qwthttp://www.audio... 
Best Tributes, Covers, Dedications
Tribute -- Return of the Grievous Angel: A Tribute to Gram ParsonsCover -- Roseanne Cash: The List 
Is my DAC up to the task?
Analog connections -from- DAC -to- Denon 988: source (cd player or appletv) --> optical toslink interconnect --> DAC --> analog interconnects --> Denon 988. 
Is my DAC up to the task?
I also have the 988 and have tried both the MHDT Paradisea and the Musical Fidelity V-DAC. For me, in my room and my setup, could not tell a difference with and without the Paradisea. The V-DAC simply did not sound as good to me as the 988 by itse... 
Best Tributes, Covers, Dedications
Return of the Grievous Angel - A Tribute to Gram Parsons and it is a very well done recording. 
looking for speakers under 3K new or used,,,help
These "speaker search" threads on AVS Forum are worth browsing:Speakerquest (so far...)My Journey to find the "perfect" speakerMy bottom line: I purchased the Salk SongTowers and am very pleased with them. Custom wood veneer and ribbon tweeter upg... 
Remote Control of Itunes
Understand you want to use a laptop... but have you considered using iphone or itouch as a remote? (http://www.apple.com/itunes/remote/) 
Looking for speaker recommendations under $5K
Please consider the Salk Sound HT2-TL ( http://salksound.com/speakers_veracity_ht2-tl.shtml) for a bit more than $4k very nicely finished. This is an internet direct brand with passionate customers. I have the Salk SongTowers and believe they are ... 
Need speaker advice for new Rotel system
Don't know if you've selected your speakers yet, but if not, consider the Salk SongTowers. A high end ST with ribbon tweeters and a selection of custom veneer finish is within your budget. I just added a RB-1080 to my SongTowers and it's a great c... 
Best Speakers under USD 2,000 Second Hand Price
Consider new Salk SongTowers which can be purchased internet direct including shipping for under USD 2000. I have them and they are spectacular, accurate and beautiful mid range. Custom built in the US. See several threads on avsforum and audiocir...