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Any audio shops in Vegas that shouldn't be missed?
My brother lives there & he sent me this answer: Upper Ear 3900 W. Charleston at Valley View, In the NW corner. Just about the only true stereo shop in town that is not a chain. For a city this big with as much money that floats around here we... 
Trigger Happy Negative Feedback
Let Audiogon know about this & they will remove it. It is an unacceptable use of the feedback system but people do it anyway. It is not transactionally related so it should have not been posted. You showed a lot of class Ewha for not posting a... 
Wanted ads are back Good job Audiogon and Thanks
The link doesn't work on the home page but if you click on New Today & scroll to the bottom of the page you'll see the ads. 
Decent CD Players
The Meridian 506.24 is well within your budget & sometimes you can find a 508.24 right on the edge of your price range. There's one listed right now for $1525.00 
Bright / forward speaker cables.
Any JPS Labs products are a bit bright for me. I was told the rhodium spades on the Superconductor+ contributed to the brightness but I found the IC's to exhibit the same qualities. 
What is your most anal audio habit?
The label orientation & the auto thread made me think about a one time incident when I worked at a tire shop while in school. As I was finishing up this guys car with 4 new tires he asked me to orient the valve stems so they would rotate toget... 
Capability to Search for Local Used Equipment
Smatsui, If you click on the zip code on the ad at the top right it gives the location & also has a map feature most of the time.Audiogon, as for zip code 12345, it's in upstate NY. I had a deal with someone at that zip but don't remember the ... 
Wife stepping on speaker wire
Virtual Dynamics are garden water hose sized. If you get a set of shotgun bi-wire there is enough cable to trip a horse. They're running specials all the time & if you call Rick & tell him what you're looking for I'm sure he'll fix you up.... 
What is your most anal audio habit?
I don't have any meaningless anal audiophile habits. They all have a purpose! 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
My daily beater is a 1984 Civic wagon.My project car is a fully modified 1985 Chev. p/u with a 350/350 & TCI trans, polyurethane bushings, etc.My cost no object vehicle would be a helicopter. 
Good Audio System for Living Room
I'm guessing here that since your friend recommended Rega he knows something about your tastes. I listened to some Rega speakers recently & although not a full blown audition, I liked what I heard. Definitely worth a listen.Here's there produc... 
Virginia Audiophiles - I Need Guidance
Also in Richmond is Tim Stinson, the owner of Luminous Audio cables. In addition to his excellent cables he has a by appt. showroom. Contact at luminous@cavtel.net (804-741-5826). His cable website is http://www.luminousaudio.com.Good luck in the ... 
Von Schweikert VR4II Vs VR4III
Go to the bottom of this column & click more chat, then go to the bottom of that column & search for VR4. There are a few threads on it. You can also go to Audio Asylum & do a search there. 
The age old question of trusting your gut feeling
dealing with a newbie. I've been fortunate with my net dealings (about 150 transactions) for the most part although I was burned for $25.00 on two occasions on ebay. Anyway, I try & do in person deals whenever possible or have family members p... 
Have you ever collected on insurance????
I started writing a response & wound up with a 10 minute letter, so in short yes, I've been satisfactorily paid for my UPS claims.