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I love this hobby-
Sounds like a good plan Jim. I might do the same, and begin training again. I forgot what it feels like to live in daily pain. Plus, we might all be surprised how nice an iPod playing through an NAD with PSBs sounds. 
Pet Peeves - my Rants and Raves
1. It bugs me too when I'm selling, but you really can't blame a person for trying to get the best deal they can. Whether buying or selling, I just try to be fair.2. I've been buying and selling on Audiogon for almost six years and I think I've on... 
Longer Power Cords Sound better?
I agree, that's exactly the reason why I have 100ft. Home Depot 12awg extension cords on all my equipment! 
Help me put a system together for under $1k.
Henryhk, I suggested something similar to what you did, but I don't think Flyski is open to that option. I think he has his mind made up on using traditional gear. Nothing wrong with that, but it completely ignores the state of modern electronics ... 
First Impressions of a First Watt - the Aleph J
Excellent, excellent review! Your's is the type of review that makes buying equipment unseen and unheard through Audiogon fun and rewarding. Thanks! 
Home Entertainment Show in Los Angeles
And then there's me. A BMW owner that loves Hondas. 
I love this hobby-
Mrtennis, you are very generous to allow us to hit your balls. 
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Viridian when you mention uprotected sex what are the costs involved you're referring to? Medical costs? The cost of drinks and dinner? a one month subscription to eHarmony? :•) 
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Distortion, have you seen Albert Porter's "low ceiling" table routine? What did you think of Schumacher's stunt during qualifying at Monaco? I was pretty amazed. 
Plasma vs LCD help, which is better?
Have a look:http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=676322&highlight=sxrdhttp://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=675593&highlight=ed+hdhttp://www.dtvcity.com/panasonic-plasma/panasonic-plasma-tv.php 
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Hemi Challenger or 'Cuda? Yesssssss............ Add a Charger to that list!In the past it was Balisong knives and Tad pool cues. The last seven years, I've been throwing pesos at my '99 M3. 
Plasma vs LCD help, which is better?
Have a look at the AVS forums. Really changed my mind about what I thought I wanted/needed. So much so that I'd probably just get an ED 42" Panny for about $1500 and be happy. 
New House, Old Wire
I've kinda taken the simpler approach suggested by Stehno. I use a Furutech eTP-60 which I believe only uses EMF shielding and has no active components. Compared to other configurations I've tried, some of which were active, the Furutech combined ... 
World Cup of Audio
This is funny thread considering that at one time I had a system made up of components from England, the US, France, Canada and Japan. Sounds more like a professional team, ay? 
Have AZ Martrix Ref II's/ Compare to Silver Ref 2
Interesting experience and ideas, Audphile1. Factoring in my experience, your suggested conclusions make sense. Or it could just be different systems, gear, etc... What a hobby, eh?