dill

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Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
But james, Macintosh doesn't make amps, McIntosh does.How do you like them apples ....  😀  
All the brands I don't like...
rsf507 said: " Macintosh"They do not make high-end audio gear, McIntosh does. 
Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced?
Never forget rule #1: Never listen to kenjit ....   🚫  
Done selling on eBay, they are demanding my social security number to sell
" BTW, I thought Ebay owned Paypal."They did, however no longer. Their managed payment system has taken PayPal's place as the money collection vehicle for the seller. A buyer can still use PayPal, any credit card, Apple Pay and several other meth... 
Speakers Don’t Matter As Much As We Think They Do?
"folks will start to realize that that eccentric person called kenjit was right all along."Don't hold your breath, you do know what happens to one who refers to themselves in the third person, don't you? 
Done selling on eBay, they are demanding my social security number to sell
" I don’t sell much if anything on eBay. I find their fee structure too high. Add in the PayPal fee and it’s almost 20% to sell on Fleabay"With eBay's managed payment system now I am at between 12% - 13%, I was at 14.5% with PayPal involved. With... 
Why Don't Local Audio Dealers Provide Tube Testing Services When They Sell Tube Gear?
These have been around for awhile.http://amplitrex.com/ https://orangeamps.com/products/accessories/amplifier-management/valve-tester/ http://maximatcher.com/maximatcher.html  
Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers
Since they are imaginary, they should be easy to move ... ;-) 
What is this speaker cable connection?
Both of those amps have binding posts that will accept bananas, pins, bare wire and spade lugs like you have. Just unscrew the plastic red or black knob and insert the lug into the area that is exposed when unscrewing the post. Then tighten it bac... 
Why Don't Local Audio Dealers Provide Tube Testing Services When They Sell Tube Gear?
When I was a Cary Audio dealer in the 90's, I did have a very nice Hickok tube tester as I was also a Gold Aero dealer. I would test all new & used tubes that came in and would gladly test them for customers and did for free. 
What is this speaker cable connection?
What is your amplifier? 
Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers
Is she going to be invited back? 
Items for sale without remotes.
No, I think it is more like you are underestimating the intelligence of your audience here. 
Items for sale without remotes.
I have a Sony cd player for sale on Craigslist now, with no remote and I am pretty sure I didn't steal it. 
What Powers Your Power?
Dilithium crystals for that spacial effect.