dill

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Unreal prices
" Pioneer SX-1950 going for $5000 plus." I don't think there was ever this model number." My lowly SX-1050 going for $1700."Current eBay sold prices range from $530.00 - $1150.00 
System assembled; only a final decision about speakers remains
Never forget rule #1. Do not listen to kenjit, ever! 
Silver is the appropriate color for everything but speakers.
Bored? 
My Demo results: I feel like I'm at a frustrating block in my speaker journey
My guess is that your electronics are revealing their shortcomings when used with different speakers. 
Speaker stand spikes or something else?
Measure your speaker stand base threaded holes or the cones points and make a square or rectangle template. Then get the appropriate length sheet rock screws. Determine the exact speaker placement for each speaker and install the screws, into the ... 
Brightness
It sounds like it might be a tonearm and or cartridge issue. Can you lower the tonearm, at the base to get a lower VTA? Try to get the tonearm level or slightly down in the rear when it is playing on the record. Also, is the stylus clean and in go... 
Contest with reward
Blind Faith, studio album, 1969 
My list of seller red flags
" And what's up with all these "second systems"? Sounds a little fishy to me."What! We have 4 systems in our house, main, office, garage and my wife's. 
How to remove ground pin on power cable
Take a pair of pliers and break off the ground pin on the male end. 
I need advice for power cords
   Maybe not creative or insightful either. 
can i use a car amp in home
You could yes, however you really don't want to. Car audio is designed for cars, not homes. 
I need advice for power cords
Well kozka, you have made 4 posts in 9 days in your AudiogoN career. I am curious, when do the creative, thoughtful and insightful ones appear? 
My list of seller red flags
" agree, items listed as New, then the description says only used 20 hours..."Well, think of it this way. You just bought a new car and drive over to friend's house 4 days and 80 miles later to show him. Do you say: " How do you like my new car o... 
Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz.
Bob James, FourPlay, Four 80 East, Chris Standring, Rippingtons, Dave Grusin, David Benoit, George Benson ... 
What is the average dealer mark up?
Well bob540, you are clearly not a B&M customer, you said: "I want retailers to be able to stay in business",  right why? So you can take up their time for free? Listen to gear you might be interested in to purchase elsewhere? Just so you know...