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Power Cords
You can DIY by going to Parts Connexion http://www.partsconnexion.com They have a great selection of wire or even a finished product that is inexpensive. I have found this a great way to really understand whats happening with my sound and its fun ... 
best high sensitivity full range speak under 15k
I saw a pair of used Overkills on Audiogon for around 17K I heard them while in new york. WOW. Your listening room is very nice, WOW. Tighter bass may require just a sub / monitor combination rather than a pair of floor standers. 
Burned out hi fi salesman
Perkidin,At 24, when I purchased my first new porsche, the first sales person did not even want to talk to me so I went down the cubes and found a sales person that wanted my business, this salesperson not only took me for a test drive but really ... 
Need help making TV decision
In response to plasma displays, there is one very real problem and that is plasma displays wear out! The average life of the display is rated at 7 years. There is no bulb to change, it becomes a throw away product. True, blacks are black, and the ... 
Where is the line between seller and buyer resp?
I think your on the right track but some purchasers just dont want to become buds. They figure that if they have the product and paid you thats enough. I have sold several products and got no response to if they actually recieved it. Oh well. Perh... 
Class D Amp For 'Stats?
I cannot imagine why you would want a Class D amp? Most class D use large amounts of Feedback to deal with transient response. I have not heard a Class D amp that does not sound mechanical except for subs, this is the one acceptable use that I can... 
Suggestions for bang for your buck speaker cables
I am currently using HOME DEPOT cables. The minimum is to try them out. Just pick out the cables an twist them together about 2 twists per inch and then sit down and demo them. You can break them in by using them in a electrical curcuit first if y... 
Need help making TV decision
After watching HDTV any source that is upscaled seems to pale to True HDTV Source material.The new Sony SXRD is by far the best black level from any set I have ever seen. I dont like dlp as I can see the Rainbow effect. 1080P is the top right now.... 
buyer beware of late
Hey if its to good to be true and you cant phone the seller or get a location, ITS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE! 
Quick, should I go for Arcam A90 or tube amp
Depends on the Speakers, I like tubes now. Rock is a digital domain usually though so SS would seem to favor your choice. 
Gon bonkers with def tech...help..
Do you like the sound? Thats what really matters. I like my sound BRIGHT compaired to most people. BAD? Sound is subjective. 
Problem with AC and how to solve it
Totally correct! It is the Current that makes the differance not the voltage. So if its buzzing then there is something else wrong. All that you need to look at the voltage level is a Digital Volt Meter. You can see if its actually a voltage flux ... 
Dared MP-7 Problem
Ok solved the problem. I replaced the Chinese 12AU7s with EI tubes and that was it. WEW Seems that the 12ax7s and the 12Au7s didnt like each other with the Q of the drivers. This change was suggested by the rep that sold me the equipment. 
Problem with Cain and Cain Abbys
Ok solved the problem. I replaced the Chinese 12AU7s with EI tubes and that was it. WEW Seems that the 12ax7s and the 12Au7s didnt like each other with the Q of the drivers. This change was suggested by the rep that sold me the equipment. 
Burned out hi fi salesman
Get a Grip."The diversity presented by audiophiles is killing the hobby ... Fact is we don't hear all that differently from one another ... no instead we all have different goals for why we have a system. Until we can focus as a group this will ge...