Hi Kal

I know you are using a Denon dvd/avr setup. I have the dvd5910ci and avr5805mkii connected with denon link which to my ears was the best digital way to connect those two.
Did you find any difference ,soundwise, regarding the dacs between the dvd and avr? Have you tried any analoque connections and if yes,how would you rate them against denon link ?

My local dealer has a great deal on a demo piece. I have it in my system now for a couple of days. My first impression is "Holy Cow" this thing can really sing with a capital S. I have it running into a Van Alstine OmegaStar 440EX solid state amp, AAD 2001 monitors, HK DVD22 for my source (for now) The HT bypass is a real plus with this unit, comes w/ remote also which I really like. You can go from 2 channel to HT on the fly. The CJ just sounds sweet in lack of a better description. I can also try a Consonance Cyber 222 tube preamp from the same dealer.

A quick question about the new Dead Zone section. Will it have a "Hall of Flame" or is it a "Hall of Shame"? Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

Bad puns are just one of my many shortcomings and my dear daugthers' ever present source of shame.

In another post RG requested some Charlie Haden recommendations. Gee RG could you ask for something a little less challenging next time.

Charlie Haden has been on I don't know about a billion recording dates over the course of his 45+ year career, so picking a few recommended recordings is just a tad bit overwhelming. Plus throw in the fact that Haden has been on more than a few free jazz milestone recordings and you know how yours truly loves that free blowing stuff...well this could get to be trouble.

I am looking for bookshelf speakers that will actually be in a bookcase, about 14 inches tall. I would like to pay no more than $1000. Suggestions?