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Sirius Satellite Radio on DishNetwork
They are included in all but the 'cheapest' package from what I saw. 
FM Antenna positioning question
You lost me on some of that Shasta. "Cancare connectors and skip the coupler." I've never heard of Blue Jean cable, nor Godar; but I see Audio Advisor sell the Godar for $60. It would be convenient, but I am still leaning towards an outdoor antenna. 
FM Antenna positioning question
Thanks for the replies. I should of mentioned that I am aware that a rotor would be best, but for a couple reasons I wasn't considering it. My tuner has two antenna inputs, so I may just use two antennas, something I was slightly against due to as... 
Europeans vs. the U.S.A.
I read 'somewhere' (TAS, S-phile), that buying spearates was more unique to the U.S. where in other countries systems sold as a whole...this may have changed over the years. In fact the article stated that some companies (or a company) had to come... 
XLR/RCA Adapters
Drubin, Galin Carol, www.gcaudio.com, has a set of Pin 2 hot that he 'accidently' purchased, he generally carries Pin 3 hot only. If interested in selling your Pin 3 hot set, drop me an e-mail.Atagi, thanks, I have been in touch with them and they... 
Rowland Concerto - Has anyone heard it yet
Bob, that is the price I was told too, and $3900 for the preamp. 
Rowland Concerto - Has anyone heard it yet
The preamp? (I don't think the Concerto integrated is out yet.) The preamp "should" be close to the Synergy IIi; from what I understand it is based on the Synergy IIi, but a one-box unit instead of two and without the features...not that this answ... 
Are you delighted at your present system?
I am, but every step along the way was not an improvement and/or a step in the right direction. 
Best Line Stage Preamp?
Yea, that is why Placette makes a more expensive active preamp, so you can have the option to 'tailor' the sound. 
Levinson 383 vs. Rowland Concentra
Dan, I had him e-mail me the pictures and I could see some scratches in the faceplate, he admitted to them. 
What are your favorite monitors?
Warrenh will be here soon enough to proclaim the royalty of his babies, fwiw. 
Levinson 383 vs. Rowland Concentra
Hey Daniel, if it is the same one, I saw that Concentra on eBay, it was from Arizona; I considered it. It was not mint, it had some marks on the faceplate, still a great price. 
What are your favorite monitors?
I will not try to answer your questions(s) in regards to the best for your setup, but will answer what my favorite is, B&W Signature 805. (Because I own it. (wink)) I agree that there are a number of very good monitors available. 
Levinson 383 vs. Rowland Concentra
I don't know Onhwy61, I suspect JRG might argue that one. 
Levinson 383 vs. Rowland Concentra
I've owned both the No.383 and the Concentra II, it's a no brainer to me, the Concentra II; I could happily own one again. Someone mentioned the new Concerto integrated by Rowland that is due out soon, I too believe this will be a nice piece; they...