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Will audio gear be ok in unheated house
"when I leave in the fall for theft worries" - So you are changing your mind about this reason?  
Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described
One way to minimize problems like this is buying from an authorized dealer.  
Purchase on Audiogon arrived not as described
Click the link that viridian posted above.  
Help for a Lo-Fi guy
I was a Cary dealer years ago and this is a nice unit, however you need efficient speakers for best results. I think a fair price for these is in the $1500.00 - $1700.00 range and maybe have them checked out by a tech to see if everything is ok. T... 
New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack?
It turns out this is a standard Toslink panel connector that can be used in 4 different directions. All hooked up and works fine. Thanks again for all your help!  
New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack?
I found out from someone at the AV Forum that it is a newer version of a standard Toslink that allows insertion from 4 angles instead of just one as the old ones do giving more flexibility for different cable routes. Thanks all for your input on t... 
New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack?
Could be, like I said above it gets delivered Saturday.  
New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack?
The tv doesn't get delivered until Saturday and I want to have the correct cable. I do have a standard Toslink cable with the same termination at both ends. The new tv optical output does not have the same input jack that the Zvox has (standard To... 
New TV With an Unknown Audio Out Jack?
"There are cheap converters that you can buy that will convert HDMI to RCA though." - Ok thanks, I'll look into that, still would like to know what that jack really is.  
Was 1971 the high point of popular music?
"Was 1971 the high point of popular music?" - no  
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
I have 4 good stores within 20 minutes from my home in Portland, OR. Stereotypes - Echo Audio - Audio Specialties - Chelsea Audio  
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
"What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?" - It is amazing how this thread has morphed into many things other than the original question in the title line.  
Estate sale Fuselier speakers for $370 but I know nothing about them.
I assume you have the Rotel hooked up to the pre-out RCA jacks on the rear of the Kenwood. Have you switched from normal to separate?  
Estate sale Fuselier speakers for $370 but I know nothing about them.
Yes, mesch has a good question. Make sure the level controls, on the rear of the Rotel flanking the RCA plugs are turned up all the way.  
Has buying and/or selling audio gear changed?
I think this explains it carlsbad2. IRS $600.00 Threshold