If this has been done before I apologise in advance, however I could not find it, so here we go...

Completely at random and exactly as it comes when it feels good to list a few one liners, the question is, can this community hang together a comprehensive listing of musical / hifi / lofi / anything fi which is unquestionably the definitive list of all 'absolutes' with no debate possible?

With my turban on, and the envelope pressed to my head, "Buddhac the Magnificent" will predict that the envelope for turntables in the late part of 2008 will read..."Direct Drive."

We'll see someone make an outrageously expensive table that somehow overcomes all the evils of direct drive tables. It's spot-on speed will deliver PRaT like no belt drive has ever managed. Piano tones will become more rich and full of harmonic truth.

I gather the Music Hall MMF 5.1 is a newer version of the MMF 5. Both are available new at a cost differential ranging from $100 to $170 more for the 5.1 with the same Goldring G1012 cartridge.

I've googled, but I can't find an answer... Can anyone tell me what the differences are between these two models?

Check out www.inethometheaters.com
An ideal site for making ordering a system simple and easy.
A very interesting site that is extremely creative. Definitely worth a visit!

Here is what I have going on...

I currently have

Marantz ZR6001 - Amp
Paradigm Monitor 7 - Front
Paradigm Monitor CC390 - Center
Paradigm Monitor ADP390 - Surrounds

I want to build a PC based server to add to my system. My question is what are the recommended processor speed and RAM requirements? I have heard that there are some good ripping programs. Are there any specs to watch for when selecting Hard Drives? What about sound card selection? I use PC's every day in my job, but using them for sound is all relatively new to me. I have a pretty good DAC, and am at the point of buying a new PC.

I'd like to go see some turntables, amps, and speakers and listen to them in Dallas, especially the North Dallas, Plano, Richardson area, as that would be most convenient for me. I really would like to deal with a store that takes analog audio seriously and that has knowledgeable staff who are willing to help me work within my means.