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dnb4

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My experience with The Music Room
I have had outstanding buying experiences with both TMR (ML No. 523) and Audio Classics (ML No. 515), When I picked up the preamp at TMR, I was given a tour and accorded a listening with Wilson Benesch speakers and other high end components. The f... 
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy 8's in Ferrari Blue.  
Speaker Cable Recommendations - Under 2k
I went from Audioquest Volcano, $3500 back when they were made in the US, to Silversmith Fidelium, $1000 when I bought them a couple years ago, and have not looked back. Patiently awaiting Fidelium interconnects.  
Cost effective power cables recommendations, low and high power
I concur with safebelayer on Cullen power cords. Check with Patrick and he will steer you to what will work best for your needs.        
$25k speakers, are we there yet?
I have lusted after Wilson Audio Watt/Puppies since I first heard a pair around 1990. I just bought a pair of used Watt/Puppy 8's, set them up in my small listening room and am "over the moon" happy. I have listened to them for hours on end today ... 
Power Cable Suggestions
@mdrone - It has been awhile since I installed the Transparent PC and don't recall there was a big difference in sound other than more punch in the low end.  
Returning damaged item to seller....
  has2be:  Thank you for you input!  
Returning damaged item to seller....
  audiodwebe: The shipping price was after the sell price. If the seller works for a company where he gets a discount I have no idea. The seller does believe he did a good job with the packaging stating he used foam, which there was none. I woul... 
Returning damaged item to seller....
has2be,ozzy: I was looking for input having never, after 100's of purchases had an issue with damaged goods. I am thankful for all the input on both sides. I can see now why the seller wants me to foot the return shipping costs. Below estimates ... 
Returning damaged item to seller....
has2be:  Thank-you for your response. I do have a clear conscience and nor do I believe I am trying to teach the seller a lesson. Throughout all this the seller did not want the item back. The seller also refused refund as I failed to notify of d... 
Returning damaged item to seller....
    thyname - I still want to do right by the seller but want him to take some responsibility for his poor packaging for shipping.  
Returning damaged item to seller....
bugredmachine - that was what I intend to do. srinisr - did not know that about PayPal, thanks! Still no reply from seller on my offer to pay 1/2 for shipping.  
Returning damaged item to seller....
Thank-you all for your responses. Seller has yet to reply to 1/2 shipping offer. I will keep it in my garage until such time as he responds or my children throw it away after I am no longer here!  
Returning damaged item to seller....
PayPal did reimburse my cost for item and shipping. Seller still has not replied to my offer to pay 1/2 return shipping. I will hang on to item in case he decides he will also pay 1/2 return shipping.  
Returning damaged item to seller....
geof3, has2be If seller had insurance I do not know other than Canada Post denied his claim. The base is 18 lbs., not 9. Seller has not responded to my offer to split the return shipping costs.