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robr45

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Help me down grade
Are you looking for just speakers/amplification- or do you need sources as well? Are the speakers going to go on actual bookshelfs? 
Just moved and have a smaller audio room 10.5 x 15
If the room is dedicated try a good monitor and powered sub and listen in the near field with the system set up on the long wall. 
$600 +/- Bookshelfs w/ Holographic Soundstage
Quad 11 or 12l. Tube amp would do it as well. 
Apple TV now streams itunes radio
It can sound damn good! 
Apple TV usb output
I dont believe that you can- yet.Optical sounds great though if it is any consolation. 
Best speaker under $1K...... used market
Ditto on the cf4s! I highly resolving, refined and dynamic speaker! 
break in tips
I buy a pair of speakers from a local hifi salon. I get them home, and plug them in, blah. Dissapointed in their performance I call the dealer and try to arrange for a return- but wait!!! It turns out that my new speakers just need to break in! Th... 
Are most budget & mid range amps under-powered?
You reference peaks of 105db but then seem to be loking for an amplifier that can deliver enough power continuously.A 50wpc amplifier that is well designed should be able to deliver far more power in a short burst than the continuous power rating ... 
Direct from PC or wireless
Absolutely wrong.You can re-clock just as easily over a wireless connection. The "most advanced" wireless networks are running at 300 mbps which is more than ample.You can argue jitter all day and maybe even make a point or two with usb versus wif... 
iPod docking station - Belkin vs Wadia vs Arcam
Buying the Wadia to use the analog outs defeat the purpose. The reason the Wadia is special is that it can output a digital stream. If you are going to use analog outs, just buy the apple doc for $40. Maybe go with the Arcam or one of the others i... 
NHT 3.3 with SA3 Amps????
If it is the AVP it can support dual subs with the latest software. 
Speaker Dimple
The purpose of the dome is dispersion. It is very possible that your defect is inaudible. 
Speaker Dimple
The biggest problem with the dimples is that they affect dispersion and subsequently imaging.If you listen to a single speaker at once, you may not be able to detect any difference- as the actual driver is behind the dome. However, if you listen i... 
Something is amiss
You might want to look up "near field" to make sure we are talking about the same thing.Proper near field setup almost completely eliminates room effects. 
Most expensive
Cool list.I am sure that the Audio Note AN-E Sogon is a wonderful sounding speaker but I cant imagine telling someone I spent 6 figures on something that looks like it could be had at a garage sale!