[tmd]

I guess this is the best forum for this one. I read in a computer paper a while ago an article with suggestions for computer gear under a hundred euro. It got me thinking. As the silly season is coming up, what would you like to get for under a hundred euro or dollars as a Christmas gift?
I do have an ulterior motive as I have been asked a few times now what I would like and besides a few CDs, I have no idea.
So, let 'er rip. I would love to see some interesing ones here.

[markC]

How about an Auric Illuminator kit or some Caigs Progold or even a set of Eichman Bullet plugs to play with?

[Tyson]

Spyderco Delica w/ VG-10 blade and carbon fiber handle.  Has the same lightness as the fiberglass/nylon while still having the slimness/compactness of the stainless steel handle.  Just about the perfect everyday carry knife.  And it doesn't hurt that the blade is just about the perfect shape for most cutting tasks, and the blade material will keep its edge longer than just about anything else out there. . .

I love mine.

[Mark B. James]

(apologies in advance - this list is biased towards US stores and suppliers.  But I'm sure most of this is available in Ireland/Europe)

I saw this neat Caig "Audio Survival Kit" the other day. $29.99

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=031114093356208036249168118780/g=dj/s=turntables/search/detail/base_id/101451

Other ideas would be a nice gooseneck lamp for illuminating your hi fi.  Audio Advisor has a cool looking LED one, but at $115 or so I'll wait until LED technology gets a bit cheaper.

How about a nice LP bag?  Something that looks like a laptop carry case, but sized and reinforced for carrying records.

A remote control interface for your listening room lighting, so you can get yourself settled in your listening chair, then remotely turn off the lights.  Radio Shack sells these.

Music books.  The All Music  Guide to Jazz is pretty neat - I can look up every jazz album I own as I listen to them.  Pretty cool.  Includes brief bios and tens of thousands of album reviews. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/087930717X/qid=1070220110/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-3039364-2774207?v=glance&s=books
There are other versions for rock , blues, R&B and soul - here's the rock one:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/087930653X/ref=pd_sim_books_2/103-3039364-2774207?v=glance&s=books

It's probably easier for people to shop for things for your listening room rather than for your music collection or hi fi kit. Artwork. Tapestries. Pillows. Lighting.  Houseplants - don't underestimate the value of a nice houseplant.  It's an acoustically welcome addition to any listening room.  Indian Laurel is practically indestructible.

[tmd]

You guys are certainly diverse. Thanks for the book suggestions. I am going to suggest the Handbook of Acoustics. Any other audio bible books like that one that I absolutely need to have?