I am new to the forum. I have a question, but first let me say that what is impressive about the contributors here is the same thing that impresses me about Stereophile -- intelligence, technical knowledge, and articulateness. It is really enjoyable reading the posts here.

I have a decent 5.1 home theater system and want to add a dedicated stereo CD player. Here is my current equipment:

I have a way to make the Oppo into an excellent digital transport. However, it's not for the technically challenged.

I am using the Oppo 981. It is the model with the Faroujda video chip that plays CD, SACD and DVD-Audio.

Watched an old movie titled, Metropolitan (1990) tonight and thought the soundtrack was great. Went to Amazon and they had one used for over $60 and one new for over $119. I was like WTF? It's just a soundtrack. Turns out it some sort of cult classic that is related to the movie, Last Days of Disco (1998) with much of the same cast and characters. So, naturally I go to Ebay and find only one listed in mint condition for $30.

was looking for some good inwalls and was thinking of these...what do you think?

http://audiovsurge.com/triadspeakers.htm

looking at the silver 4.

Is it just me going crazy or is it going to be easier to buy a gun than buy a used Cd?

It is hard for me to believe that our legislators don't have much more important things to do than worry about Pawn Shop Sales of used CDs et al! Pretty soon the Garage Sale Police will be showing up.

Can it be any wonder I am beginning to see the glass half empty and not half full anymore?