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Review: Zu Cable Druid Speaker
I am so mad I missed this show in Michigan. I had not idea it was going on. 
Soliloquy 6.2i vs VS vr4jr , Zu Druid & Usher 6371
Anyone near 48067 with a pair of Zu Druids? I would love to hear a pair sometime (email me). I do like my JR's very much but am always curious to hear new things. I know they offer an in home trial..... 
McIntosh MS300
For less than the MAC stuff you can put together a music server comprised of a laptop, external hardrive, and one of the many components that can be used to connect computer to your hifi system. See themany threads on it here. 
Wow CDs everywhere...What to do?
You have created in interesting and functional alternative to the hard-drive based music server. 
What CD-player or DAC should I get ?
I think A hayman's idea is a good one. I can't believe how relatively low the prices are on the ARC CD3's. 
if you had 2500,what player stands out????
What I mean is that digital innovation happens quickly. Get something that you will be able to sell and get most of your money out of when you upgrade, minimizing your loss. I think $1500 (maybe 2K) is all you need to spend to get very good digita... 
if you had 2500,what player stands out????
Given the rate of advancement in digital technology these days, I would recommend thinking twice about spending more than $1500 on a digital front end. 
The iPod and the Audiophile
To me, the iPod is just the new Walkman (I know i'm dateing myself here). Sure, it is MUCH more powerful and flexible than the original Walkman but it is a portable music device. The revolution, to me, is "iTunes". As many of you know from my syst... 
Benchmark Dac 1 vs Bel Canto Dac 2 ?????????????
You can order the Benchmark from Audio Advisor and take it for a 30 day test drive (they may even sell the bel canto). That way you can hear it in your system, which is the only way to know. 
Esoteric UX-3 vs. XO-3
I agree that the war is over, with mostly losers and few, if any, winnners. Stick with redbook until you see what happens with HD/Blu-ray thing. 
What to do with 1,200 CDs I don't need
I sold all my non-audiophile CD's to a few local shops in my area. I got between $2 and $5 a piece. But, I only had about 400 or so. I put the cash and some store credit to more music. I have all my stuff ripped onto two different hard drives. One... 
Dodson Audio - Still in Business?
Definitely some of the best DAC's around. My best to Mr. Dodson as well. 
will the VAC 30/30 sound ok with VSA DB-99's
Should work splendidly! Let us know how it sounds. 
Soliloquy 6.2i vs VS vr4jr , Zu Druid & Usher 6371
I believe Zu offers an in home trial that allows you to return the speakers ifyou don't like them. In home trials are the only way to know. 
Marantz SA8260 Direct to Amp
I agree with lars22. Your situation is begging for an integrated amp and there are plenty of good ones to be had for under $1500 used. I don't think you can do better in seperates (remember, with seperates you will need another set of interconnect...