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Speaker manufacturer Lipinski Sound was on hand with their surround demo and a new product: The 3601 Powered Stand. Each 3601 sports a two channel amp that can be bridged to be used as a 600 watt monoblock, or set to biamp either a 505 or 707 speaker. Lukas Lipinski says that the powered stands can also be used with other speakers, and have been referenced against other well-known amps. Price is $2,595 each. A quick demo with several types of music proved impressive, even in the confines of a hotel room.

Posted to <I>FlickR</I>, reported at a nanotech firm. Gosh I hope they take it seriously.

Wonko the Sane sends along this fascinating link to <I>New Music Box</I> on Philip Glass. Yes, I know the knock-knock joke, but actually experiencing <I>Einstein on the Beach</I> was a life altering experience for this good ol' country boy. As WTS said, it is the <I>soul</I> of minimalism&mdash;and <I>EOTB</I> definitely has got <I>soul</I>, if you've got big ears.

We've known that oil dependence was a bad thing for 50 years, so how come I can't go out and buy an electric car as easily as an 8mpg Hummer?

Here's a shot of the registration booth which will greet visitors as they enter the hotel. Registration is available at the show, and attendees can buy tickets for the special events here as well.

Since we're spread around the country, the only time we meet in person is usually at a show. Hanging out by the Sheraton's pool are Jason, John and Jon.

It's the day before HE 2006 opens (for the press on Thursday - the public show opens Friday), and the weather could not be nicer. Here's a shot of the hotel from across the parking lot.