making the LeaP to analog

Hey, everybody! I know you probably get a lot of questions like this, but here we go again. First, a little background on me. I am currently in the process of putting together my first real system. (I'm a college student, so cost is a very real concern.) It's something I've wanted to do for awhile, but Christmas money was the catalyst. I went shopping for a CD player and settled on the NAD C525BEE. To me, it's like having a new CD collection, and has proven conclusively to me (and my mom, a former skeptic) that the source can indeed make a world of difference.

Is there such a thing as "system accomodation?"

Aloha,

I have a listening question for y'all:

Way back in the day, at a CES lost in time, I had a chance to sit down and listen to an Audio Note Ongaku integrated amp feeding a pair of Audio Note AN-K loudspeakers (which, for Jeff Wong, are veneered in burl, as I recall).

I can

Shure EA306 Triple Flange Sleeves

I am looking at getting Shure E3c's (earbuds) but one reason is for running. Now some reviews i have read say that these headphones arn't good for running, which brings me to my question with the Shur EA306 Tripple Flange Sleeve do the trick? maybe someone who has this combo or who uses the tripple flange sleeves can let me know...thanks in advance!

5TH MATRIX HIFI MEETING IN SPAIN, EVERYBODY'S WELCOMED!

Fifth annual meeting open to all audio enthusiasts whom wishes to attend to share experiences, blind test high end equipment, listen to passive and active speakers and systems, check amazing DIY's projects, enjoy HT set ups and more.

Ammenities for the family includes yoga lessons for the ladies, soccer games for the kids, disco dancing for the grown ups in a great long weekend where everybody's welcomed.

Lodging facilities for those staying overnight are available (convenient rates), including meals and drinks.

When: APRIL 27th - MAY 1st, 2007

Recommended hi-def file formats

I am a regular reader of Stereophile and am avidly following the development of more convenient sources for high definition audio. I am going to buy my first iPod soon because it seems to have the best combination of ease-of-use and options for storing music at a high quality. I will likely, at some point, set up something to play my music from a computerized source too. I would like to rip my CDs only once, however.

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