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best ss preamp w/ remote used under 1000
Good call on the Sony ta-e9000es. I owned one for two years then dumped it here for $800.00 with the 2.1 upgraded software about a month ago. I still miss the touch screen remote. Can't think of a nicer pre in that price range. 
This ever happen to you?
Definitely "THE TWILIGHT ZONE" and I'm not talking re-runs 
Which came first, the chicken or the egg
If you went with the CasablancaII I would not walk out of the store without the DaViD II.(Progressive scan and anti jitter built in) talk about synergy. And The aerial acostics mentioned above. I have heard these pieces togeather at a local dealer... 
What are the best looking power cables?
Are you using these cables to hang plants from your ceiling?If so you may need one with a strain relief connector. 
As-Is, What does it mean?
Try to get the "AS IS" part in writing. Then you have something. What exactly I don't know. But at least it's better then nothing:~) 
Are Tuners - Audiophile quality
Classe use to make an FM tuner. I think it retailed for $5000.00. I would consider this an audiophile piece. I saw one used once for $4000.00 at a local stereo store. 
Correction to Bryston SP-1 auction above
Keep up the good work SD. If this place turns into another E-bay I'm out of here. I have always enjoyed your knowledge and enthusiasm. I've never read more accurate feedback on so many diverse subjects then what you contribute to this web-site on ... 
I need help with hum
Are you using the five analog outs on your dvd player? Try the digital out. 
Correction to Bryston SP-1 auction above
SD . You are a lighthouse in the dark sea of second hand audio dealings. A true watch dog protecting the flock even at the risk of being injured by abusive attacks on character and components. You have beckoned the call, siezed the oportunity, eve... 
EAD Theater Master Sig. or Casablanca II
I have seen The CasablancaII in action. With the new DavidII as your transport. Forget About It. 
What does State of the Art mean to you?
I agree with your second paragraph when you said this was a long post. 
Where should the Whale Elite rest?
Once you clean up the power to the power conditioner. Then everything down line is getting cleaner power. Assuming all your gear is plugged into the power conditioner. Glen 
Power cords - snake oil?
I have been restling with this upgrade for awhile. My curiosity finally got the best of me. I bought two MIT-z cables and 1 MIT z-II cable. Have not heard a big difference. I just ordered 4 more MIT-II cables to upgrade every cord in both H/T and ... 
Thiel CS.5
I just sold a pair of thiel 1.5's here last week mint 1yr old for $1150.00. If your a shrud shopper you won't pay that price for those speakers. I haven't demo'd the .5 but the 1.5's would fill up a small room no problem. As a rule thiel speakers ... 
Help a Newbie
DTS "D.igital T.heatre S.ound" This is the highest quality audio encoding you can get on a DVD(up to 6.1 discrete channels). Digital Transport - This is like a CD or DVD player with a digital output only. From the digital output of the transport y...