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I think it is time to retire
This post is meaningful due to the record industry's policy of NO RETURNS.If you open and play the disk and it stinks on ice "tough s**t for you, booby! You bought it!"In this day and age, I'd like to see new releases available for listening in lo... 
Time to sell my dvd collection?
I'd hang on to your collection.Unless you're anal (don't really know what that means) and want everything "just so" (no bastard formats lying around).The fact that you purchased these DVDs means you have some interest in their content. Even if you... 
Any good $100 DVD players.
Just bought a Sony 5-disk DVD changer with 1080i upsample and HDMI output for $141 at Best Buy.Four year warranty add $39 (good bet with anything having moving parts).Harmonic Technology 5 meter HDMI cable for $159.Can't beat it with a stick... 
Mute or pause whats "easier" on the gear?
For CD/DVD, use STOP. Mute and pause leave the transport spinning (LASER on as well) causing wear and tear.I've often wondered if I should leave car in drive or shift to neutral at stop light.Ah, the mysteries of life... 
Led Zeppelin Classic Records 45 series -Am I nuts?
You all can buy these. I'm waiting for SACD version. 
Guitar player? , What model do you own or play?
'52 Reissue Black-guard Telecaster built 'specially for me the week of my 50th B-day (I'm so romantic).Wish I'd had this ax when I was a tot and had the time to use it (well, I've got the time but my 50+ lazy ass won't do it. Maybe if I were back ... 
REGA, Still in Business?
Be patient. The folks at Music Hall were kind enough to send me a replacement anti-skate counter-weight I'd lost ($14). Maybe the Rega peeps getting ready for the L.A. Stereo show in June.Let us know how this turns out. 
Best Live Shows 2006 ?
TYA w/o A. Lee? Who is there from the other three orig. guys? 
Whatever Happened To SAE?
RogerSound Labs was the mid-fi appendage to Upscale Audio.One was next door to the other.I bought a Sony ES 10-disk CD changer at RogerSound for $725 around 1987. I still have it and it works like new (had to change the laser about 6 years ago). 
HIGH RESOLUTION PICTURES
Bookmarking - Please ignore... 
Best audio shops in the Chicago area?
The tour:Goto Clark street and Diversy.Start at Saturday Audio Exchange (open on Saturday and Thursday night only). They are just north of Diversy on Clark. They don't have that much high-class merch but sometimes they do.Next, go out the door (of... 
Another Dealer sets the Bar LOW
If you don't have it in writing YOU DON'T HAVE IT.Peace. 
Sony 808ES Integrated
I picked up an STR-DA1000ES receiver (demo) for $300 bucks just to get a taste of Dolby-digital 5.1 surround.This little pecker sounds GREAT when decoding DVD soundtracks! It also sounds mighty good at CDs used in the "2 channel direct" mode.I nev... 
The XA9000ES's are hitting the Classifieds Rapidly
Probably dumping before HD-DVD/Blu-Ray players come out with similar features. 
Looking for headphones, any suggestions?
Be sure to have your hearing tested before habitual headphone use.I don't use headphones 'cuz I always get carried away and turn them up too loud.I always (real or imagined) seem to have diminished hearing after using 'phones.As I'm going to need ...