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Advice on how to liquidate system
Considering the traumatic nature of the event, I'd consult an acupuncturist and possibly a hypnotist. Your hearing loss may be your body trying to protect itself. Could be worth a try.  
Advice on how to liquidate system
Who is responsible for the accident? Sustained on the job? Sounds like you need a Lawyer who can get you proper compensation including the cost of your system which may be useless to you now. Good luck  
Top two most important sound qualities
Soundstage realism and instrumental identity.  
Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk legend, dead at 84
R.I.P.  
What does Nominal Impedance mean?
I believe speakers (and other devices) do not have a constant impedance. So "nominal impedance" is what it has most of the time (average?).  
Space Tech Lab super rectifier
"So much more information using this device"... I can't understand how recording engineers/equipment is so good recording information and so poor playing information back? What is the problem guys? Are manufacturers doing this on purpose so we c... 
AXPONA — PS Audio
@dayglow - Had the same experience with Wilsons at a 'Vegas T.H.E. show. First day, sounded very dull. By third day (Peter McGrath at the controls), everything settled down and sounding super fine. An ear-opening experience.  
If it sounds 'great', everything is ok?
It depends on you. Your expectations, your experience, your physical capabilities. My brother-in law had his speakers hung on the wall. I pointed out that one of his woofers was "blown" to which he was oblivious. To him, his speakers must have so... 
Songs with excellent advice?
Kenny Rogers - The Gambler Jim Croce - Don't mess around with Jim  
Rega DAC problems
The Rega DAC is long-gone. I think the root cause being my DAC was a Mark-I. I think Rega fixed the problem in the Mark-2. The BluRay copy protection probably still valid. I love the sound and convenience of digital but the environment is far to... 
What is a reasonable price for NOS 6H30P-DR Reflektor Tubes?
Auction them and you will know their value.  
If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers
@bobag - Where are you located? If near L.A., seek out Upscale Audio and demo some Tannoy speakers. These are favorites of Nelson Pass and Kevin Deal. Been around since the Twenties.   
what to do with a stereo that needs repair
Have you checked the fuse(s)? Looked at the solder on your input jacks and speaker post connections?  
Down to 2 choices Canton Refrence 3K or Revel F328Be
For the money, I'd listen to B&W 804 D4. My D3s are best speakers I've owned (with limited low bass). Precision instruments.  
If you had to narrow your choices to 4 - 5 speakers
B&W 803 D4 Ohm Volti Vandersteen Revel PS Audio