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No, I'm not buying anything speaker related until I get the Cicada project under my belt and I'd be surprised if I did anything beyond that. I just don't have the space for the speakers that I'd want to build.

Forecast for me is 3 to 5 or 6 to 9, depending on who you believe.

There are certain tunes by them that call back fond memories, but I was never what you'd call a real fan. Didn't own any albums or anything, but Constantinople never fails to crack me up.

Smeggy, find out which DAP Marc (luvdunhill) got. I think it's basically an Ipod touch minus the wi-fi capability and not sold by Apple. It's cheap (like $99) and if it is what it appears to be would make a killer portable source.

Oh I've got a place to stay in LA, my sister lives downtown so that shouldn't be an issue. It'll be whether or not a ~$400 plane ticket is in the cards at that point. But thanks for the offer, could be that I need a couch to crash on the night of the main event.

16 miles from my sister's place in LA, hmmmm, let's hope the economy doesn't completely fold in the next 5 months and I'll be there with bells on. Not sure what I could bring for gear, but I'll come up with something.

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There's precious little to change since any change would necessitate the sale of gear. Headphone Rig Transport: Arcam - would only make a change if it fails somehow. DAC: The Hertsens - not going to sell it. Amp: The Menace, not going to sell it. Headphones: HD650s + HF-1s, pretty content with these for as much time as I get to spend with them. Soldering Rig Source: Duet - better than it needs to be so why change? Amp: SimpleSE - can't see any need to upgrade or change this, ever. Speakers: ok, you got me, these will change, but the new ones are bought and paid for already so it doesn't count.

That should be required watching for Al, jpnums and Mike.

Sounds like a good plan to me Jacob. I too have no plans for substantially altering either my headphone or soldering/speaker rig in '09.

Old Pa, Any reason you didn't go with an over the range microwave?

Something like that yeah.

Pretty reasonable price for all that it offers from where I sit and I like the design aesthetic.

Happy Birthday!

Depends on how each output stage is accomplished. Maybe yes, maybe no.

Tried to buy a PS3 tonight, got screwed by Sony and their dumbass CC and will now have to wait at least 2 weeks before I can order it at the discounted price. At least they'll honor the discount but it's annoying nonetheless. Mike, your son needs an old vintage Land Rover from the late 60s or early 70s. It's only got 2 seats and is so slow he can hardly get himself in trouble with it. Trust me, I had one.

But Mike, you've already got a Sabre based DAC, you just don't know (haven't broken your '09 rule) about it yet...

Happy Birthday!

See, now you're doing better. Welcome to head-case.

The question is clearly relevant given your reply. And tread lightly my friend, flippant replies to earnest questions are not appreciated.

Why buy an amp at all?

Try this link. PlayStation.com If not, google PS3 Credit Card Deal and you'll find it quick enough.

Ugh, I'm really torn on the PS3 issue once again and the fact that Sony is essentially offering $150 rebate right now (if you sign up for their CC) is pure torture.

Mike, I'd definitely remove the garage door, opener and the rails and either replace it with doors that swing out or slide (barn door style) or just infill the opening completely. And while wiring over the top might work for some stuff I'm thinking of how slick it would be to have recessed panels in the floor that had the connections for power or rear channel surrounds and the like. I mean if you're going to go HT along with the 2-ch you don't want wires running amok in your new room.