Audio Monitor Recommendations

Hey all --
I just upgraded to FCS 2, and as my projects get more complicated and involved, I am wanting to invest in a pair of decent audio monitors. Any recommendations? What do you use to send audio from your Mac to the monitors?
Also -- has anyone had any experience with Sony's flat panel video monitors. I've been eying the 17" LMD-172WS and was wondering how it compared to sony's classic CRTs. I am in need of a pro video monitor as well and would love the space-saving design of the LCD.
Thanks,
Bret

I've got some Genelec 8030A for 5.1 setup. They work pretty good and fit my confined space.
Apogee or Motu for AD/DA audio hardware -- these are companies that have stay with the Mac for a long time with good updates and driver support.

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