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Starter Dac for Headphones...
I came on here to post Centrance, as well. They are really good. Another good option would be to get a Schiit stack. They just introduced a $99 DAC (Modi) and a $99 headphone amp (Magni) - both made in the USA. The Modi is an asynchronous USB DAC.... 
King of the one liners
2 guys walked into a bar. The third one ducked.Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One says, "Dam!" 
why did my iphone quit working on Wadia idock?
You should definintely update your phone to iOS 6 regardless of the Wadia issue. I'm not sure what app you are using for notes, but mine always back up without issue. Your problem might not be a pin on the dock. It could also be a pin on your phon... 
Now that my amp's blown...
A few thoughts:NAD C326BEE - lists for $550, but there's a factory refurb on the 'gon for $429 US right now. Nice solid amp for the money.Never heard it, but there's also a Rega Brio 3 listed for $449. Some people really like it. If you are willin... 
the best, cost-no-object, music streamer?
Definitely should look at the Linn DS streamers (Majik, Akurate or Klimax). Not cheap, but one of the best. 
Best beer
Just drank a few new beauties from Mammoth Brewing Company (located in Mammoth Lakes, CA). These are all new, limited releases. Descriptions below from MBC's web site. Good luck finding these outside of Mammoth, but if you can get there (the powde... 
Simultaneous USB and HDMI Output from Mac Mini?
Anyone? I could really use some help with this and can't find the answer anywhere. I know one of you fine folks has figured this out! 
Best Sonny Landreth music
He was on Treme last week. Cool to watch him play. 
What Difference Will A 4k Capable DVD Player Make?
Mitch - I suppose the answer is: "future-proofing" (and bragging rights) 
Upgrade AVP or separate preamp/DAC for 2 channel?
Just remember that (with a couple of rare exceptions), your 2-channel preamp won't have room correction and, more importantly, will make it very difficult to integrate your subwoofer. If you don't need your sub for 2-channel, I agree that a dedica... 
Using TV as Audio Hub?
Elevick - that is a good idea. The only problem is that I need a DAC or receiver with 2 Toslink inputs, which eliminates all of the ones that have been proposed so far. I need to go back to the drawing board, I guess. 
CD Player under $1k
OPPO BDP-105 
Using TV as Audio Hub?
Thanks for the tips. I'll check out the Onkyo. Some people have described it as a bit shrill, but the price is outstanding. As for the AVR idea, that was my first thought, but I'd rather not go that direction because (a) I want something small in ... 
Oppo 103 digital processing
"No need for a SSP anymore. "It would need to have room correction and bass management, as well. In which case, it would be an SSP with an additional built in transport. I guess another question is: why doesn't Oppo build SSPs? 
Speaker recommendation please, please, please
I auditioned the Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOnes today in fellow member Eddiesudz's impressive listening room. His system and listening environment are in a completely different league than mine, so I'm sure the speakers won't sound as good in my ...