In his review of the Music Hall dac25.2 processor, Sam mentions how he doesn't use a laptop to play music because he doesn't want it to be tethered to the hifi.

If someone would kindly point him in the direction of an Apple Express he'd be all set. In particular relevance to the review, he'd be interested to know that the AE can output digitally to another DAC.

I have seen comments on the web, by respected mastering engineers, that state that firewire is audibly better than USB for an audio interface. This is supposedly the reason that the new Apple laptop machines have firewire that had not been in the previous generation.

I am struck by the reports from CES that seem to indicate that the high end manufacturers are using USB and not Firewire.

This seems to contradict the princible of best sound possible that has been the reason for the success of the high end industry.

Does anyone use Tannoy Mercury F1 Custom speaker (a standmounter with 5

This turned up in something I was reading today. It looks like a way to govern and pass laws without the pesky need to go through Congress. Note the 'secret' bit....like Obama's Healthcare.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Counterfeiting_Trade_Agreement

This is getting a LOT of international governmental interest...

Wondering if the LFD Zero LE III integrated amp would pair well with Monitor Audio Silver RS6 speakers? Any thoughts?

I am considering the Marantz SR-4023 stereo receiver. I am finding it very difficult to find any reviews on the 4023, professional or from actual owners. I would be interested to hear from anyone who has had experience with this unit.