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Playing iPod thru car system?
May have to get a newer multimedia head unit that has iPod kit. The newer head units have as USB input. 
The best small bookshelf speaker you ever heard?
Vienna Acoustics Haydns 
Divorcing..Splitting the cd collection..
LaCie network drive should allow you to save all your CD collection from your Mac or PC using iTunes or other ripping software. Then you can decide to provide the spouse with a duplicate copy or split the CDs.Computer Audiophile is a good site to ... 
Transporter, Logitech...Why are they so cheap?
Squeezebox Touch 
Thinking of buying a solid state amp
McIntosh MC402 
Vienna Acoustic Haydn vs B&W CM 1
REL B2 used with Haydns. 
Vienna Acoustic Haydn vs B&W CM 1
Haydn used in my HT.Pretty tough combination to beat if you have the right components. The Haydns are paired with Musical Fidelity A308CR dual mono power amplifier rated at 250 watts per channel, and can deliver blockbusting current.The bass is gr... 
iPhone as a music player....same as iPod??
Quick observation Mitch. I listened to my iPod and new iPhone 3G via B&O BeoSound 1 and I did not notice any major difference. I thought the bass was fantastic and the midrange while playing very loud was excellent on couple of John Mayer song... 
iPhone as a music player....same as iPod??
Mitch just purchased 32g iPhone for my wife. I've been playing the iPhone through 2009 Toyoata Venza car stereo (RCA input only no iPod/USB input option) and it sounds pretty good. I've also have my older iPod and I could not tell the difference. ... 
I'm adding Jupper cables and your opinion is ??
Agree with Dcruby. I use Analysis plus Big Silver jumpers to bi-wire my Helicon 300s. 
TUBE NOOB: WHAT BRAND
Try to identify what your trying to improve sonically before purchasing that special tube. Do you want extended highs with much details and an even smoother midrange, or looking for a wider soundstage that you can almost swim in. 
Pathos logos strong enough to drive winds?
Auditioned Pathos with my Helicon 300s. I listen to percussion and the amp was not dynamic enough for me. TubesMusical Fidelity A1008 E.A.R. V20 McIntosh MA2275VTL IT-85Audio Research VSi55Solid StateKrell KAV-300iLSimaudio Moon Evolution i-7Ayre ... 
Which integrated to pick...
MF A3.I have the A308 power amplifier in my HT system driving Vienna Acoustics Haydn loudspeakers. 
Power Conditioner recommendation
Synergistic Research is my list. 
What amp do I need to power my Acoustat 1100
It's a process with numerous SS or Tube amps to choose. You have to audition the Krell and Parasound A21 hopefully with the Acoustats to determine what fits your listening experience. If your buy new or used what is your budget?