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How do I select a new/used amp for a new system?
"TvadPick your loudspeakers first. Pick your amp to compliment the speakers"I agree 100%.Speakers first, then ask the speaker manufacturer for a shortlist of amps to demo. 
Taking My First Steps
I believe there is a "plugin" or something similar for EAC.Sorry, I set this all up before my recent computer upgrades and have to figure out how to do it again myself!I am not sure about itunes. I use Foobar to play my stuff on my main stereo. 
Taking My First Steps
The folks here are quite knowledgeable, but I would also recommend:http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=59http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.phpHere you will get "high end" sound recommendations. The other forums may be better ... 
question on pwr cords
You don't give an indication as to how long you are looking at, but, remember, you could run into safety issues if the powercord is too long.Best keep them short and go for longer speaker cables or interconnects. 
Single Input, Multi Output, RCA Switchbox??
Mapletree Audio Design LR-1? 
How to hook up a computer to a home theater
Several ways, depending on your computer outputs:USB Port>USB Cable>USB DAC>RCA Cable>PreSoundCard Digital Out>Digital Coax Cable>DAC>RCA Cable>PreSoundCard RCA Out>RCA Cable>PreSoundcard mini-jack out>mini-jack to... 
Has anyone heard PS Audios Digital Link 111 ?
On my list, but haven't got around to it. 
Thinking about selling my CD collection = MP3
Depending on which country you are in, you may be breaking the law. 
Quality of MP3 to .WAV Conversion
Agree with Artemus_5, you can't put back what is gone.These programs may exist just to help burn low-quality CD's from your downloads.If you are doing new rips, try FLAC etc. 
Beginner/ Starter cables
DH Labs BL-1 Series 2 
Totem Arros - Set up
3. No need to bi-wire. See the Totem site:http://www.totemacoustic.com/english/faq/faq.htm4. I use DIY Audio Exodus Crossstream Speaker Wires with mine. 
What should be the first component when upgrading?
I would work back ward from the speakers.Just floorstanders and/or a subwoofer will make the most impact on your current system. 
Anyone heard new Moon I-7 Integrated Amp?
Quote Panderson " it has a lot of features and capabilities for AV and multichannel that don't interest me"I sure wouldn't mind being able to set up my i-5 so all my sources are at the same volume level like you can on the i-7 (I think Mark Levins... 
Best object in your listening room.
If you saw all the crap in my listening room/bedroom/office!I think I like my leather chair the best. I am usually working on my computer with my back to the system so, if a particularly good tune comes on, I can quickly swivel to listen to it "in... 
How do you clean your RCA female inside ?
You can find q-tip type things with wooden sticks and a smaller bit of cotton in some computer stores. I am sure you can find the same thing online.