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Best Silver ICs under 300?
Go to Vantage Audio (www.vantageaudio.com) and give them a try. You will be amazed, I am. In fact, I'm going to sell my current Transparent Audio IC's and speaker cable to move on to Vantage Audio. Regards, Doug 
How much time do u spend listening.
How much time I spend listening does not matter, it is never enough. Regards, Doug 
I need some help
Hello Mike.Rather than let your question go unresponded to and you think we are a bunch a@#&%$@s, let me offer a thought.This site is pretty much dedicated to home two-channel audio. But, we sometimes venture into discussions of home multi-cha... 
Why so many Plinius for sale lately
Typically, when a manfacturer overhauls the line the "old stuff" instantly finds it's way to the used market. Thsi happens for two reasons:1. Diehards have to have the latest, most current model.2. Nondiehards are ready to move on to something els... 
Where to buy parts??
Are you trying to rebuild those speakers you blew up or refine the remote control turntable?Actually though try the "Parts Express", www.parts-express.com.Good Luck and look forward to some more of your humor, Doug 
Best place to buy high-end in Michigan..
For some ideas on dealers in Chicago look for the thread "SACD Dealers in Chicago" in the "Digital" section. Good Luck, Doug 
Best Martini s
Yes, I'm taking notes. My wife is the martini drinker, I am the Manhatten drinker. For mine, M&R Sweet and Crown Royal, six to one, all chilled, no cherries. My wife loves Black Martini's, problem is I have yet to get one that matches one she ... 
Best Martini s
Cornfed, I thought you were a Manhatten guy. Doug 
Rega or Sony from a "digital dope"
David. Have you considered the Ah Tube. I think it sells new for a little more than what you want to spend, but I think I saw a used one on Audiogon a little while back. I think it has gotten some pretty good comments too. Just a thought. Doug 
USA - Europe Duties
Gregm, my apologies. I am not familiar with the European duties and VAT other than what I hear "through the grapevine". I did nto realize that the fees could go that high.Avguygeorge, anything that is imported into a country has duties and taxes a... 
USA - Europe Duties
Customs and duties are a relatively small portion of the total cost of our hobby gear. While I don't ever want to give the government any more than I have to, I can't see how a few dollars in customs is worth the trouble and effort. 
cornfedboy ?
Chris, I would be more than happy to try one of your new power cords. Don't expect a positive review though unless you send a big check along with it as well as deep discounts on future products and long term advertising. Thanks, Doug 
High ceilings and hardwood floors
Abstract7, you are exactly correct on the 35 Hz. I typically don't calculate the half wavelength because I know in my own mind that it must be considered. I should have mentioned in my earlier post, but I got ahead of myself and hit enter before I... 
cornfedboy ?
Chstob, a review of a cable would be a waste of time for Cornfedboy. Remember, all cables sound the same because wire is wire. Thanks, Doug 
The Best DeKay - Copper or Silver Wire?
Dekay, you can also throw out all of those "Bread" recordings. Doug