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Southwest Audio Fest
I have never been to an audio show. And my (imaginary) therapist wouldn't recommend it :) But. when have done things that were good for me....  
Southwest Audio Fest
@hysteve San Diego has direct flights, so I am definitely looking into it. I just have to come up with a good story to my wife.   
Southwest Audio Fest
Dallas is not in the Southwest. It is in Texas. Not in a political sense, just by geography. I am only saying this because I got excited that I might be able to go, if it’s nearby.   Just in case, the geographic center of the mainland US is at ... 
System Advice
The seller should have provided a power cord. You can buy one with these specs:  
A not sarcastic question for the power conditioner/upgraded power cord folks
It's full of mannequin heads and creepy dolls, isn't it... and let's not touch that basement door either, the padlock is there for a reason  
Dumb question......why do you need a preamp?
at a certain budget - say X, your best bet is to get the best integrated for X. When your budget is 2X, you will get a better sound by buying a preamp and a power amp. And then, as technology changes, tomorrow some company may come up with an inte... 
Movie/film suggestions.
@ezwind I am not a huge fan of Gross Point Blank, charming but the script a bit lazy, relying too much on the stars.  @immatthewj The Favor is a delightful comedy with Brad Pitt.    
Movie/film suggestions.
@immatthewj No, I am not ashamed to love Steve Martin either. (aside from Father of the Bride stuff) I love a lot of comedies. John Cusack too.  some romcom/comedy stuff 27 dresses All Relative Already Tomorrow in Hong Kong Blame It On Rio Bowf... 
System Advice
congrats! Must sound sweet with that hybrid Rogue.   
Movie/film suggestions.
Goodfellas +1 I know we have gone very high brow/low budget (relatively), let me take it down: Bowfinger Planes, Trains and Automobiles Trading Places My most watched movie, I can annoyingly quote most lines from: Midnight Run I am a sucker ... 
Has this ever happened to you?
OK, one more: any time it happens, the owner of the store would wrestle the remote from me and firmly request that I leave the showroom  
Has this ever happened to you?
can't type (just one ones) = (just GOOD ones)  
Has this ever happened to you?
@12many audiogon definitely shaped my journey. Besides @ghdprentice, @tomic601 in every possible way (just one ones) and @shtinkydshtinkydog  
A little puzzled by my newly acquired Yamaha A-S801
Yes I meant the II. There was one from Music Direct for $800. I found it in the class of $2-3000 amps in quality. It had enough power, but I have sensitive speakers - relatively  
Movie/film suggestions.
Seven Years in Tibet was lovely too.