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When it's to good to be true?
This is a scam! Do a search of the forums here and you will see many threads documenting the same or similar circumstances. Beware!! 
If it's too good to be true....
Depending on the original retail price, $600 less than retailo is not that unusual. As far as it being a fairly new item, there are often dealer demos sold, or it could just be plain old audiophilia nervosa. Either way, the above posts are dead on... 
How to get rid of groud loop noise from dish ?
Try cheater plugs to lift the grounds on various components until you find the mismatch and leave it there. 
Review: Nordost Quattro-fil RCA Interconnect
Centurymantra,The Wasatch 105's are between my pre and amp in this setup. This being said it is tough to isolate the sound, but I would have to say the Quattro has a more crystalline quality while the Wasatch has a touch more warmth, though it's s... 
Pure Monstrosity re: Monster tm cables
I have to agree with Twl and disagree with Sean. First of all when did it become Noel Lee or Monster Cable's job to educate. They make and sell cables pure and simple. If they want to pour their dollars into agressive marketing and sales incentive... 
Review: Shanling CD-T100 CD Player
I'm sorry to hear about your CD's being stolen, I hope you get a good settlement from insurance. I have to say, that was one of the most informative, measured, and interesting product reviews I've ever read. Bravo! 
How many here heard the "Wall of Sound" Dead 70's
I thought the "Wall of Sound" was used in '74 only? I'm far to young to have been there, but I've got many bootlegs and the '74's definitely have a distinct sound. 
Anybody own Shanling CD player?
Check over on www.audioasylum.com There have been a couple of reviews of this player there. 
RB300 tonearm cable upgrade?
Lauerman Imports, Rega's importer offers the Icognito Rewire upgrade and they'll honor your warranty if they do the install for you. It is Cardas litz wiring and it's been favorably reviewed in a number of pubs including Michael Fremer in Sterophi... 
Cables 101 for a beginner
Hey Dennis,I'm in downtown DC also, whereabouts are you neighborhood wise. I'm in Logan Circle. Also, my .02 cents, buy the best wires you can afford they really do make a difference. I've had good luck with Stealth cables, which you can usually f... 
CD Player with a Front Row Presentation?
My Copland CDA 289 is pretty upfront and dynamic. It has a crisp, articulate, extended treble, deep bass, and a clear midrange. It is not aggressive but it is lively. You can occasionally find them used in the $1300 range. Happy listening! 
A.O.R no screaming
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sorry, I couldn't help it. 
Two music greats pass from the scene
Though it's off topic, today we also lost the greatest hitter ever to play the game of baseball, Ted Williams. Condolences to the families, friends, and fans of all these great people. 
Updating my preamp.Frustrating..You Bet
You don't live your life constantly second guessing every decision you make, do you? Well don't build your stereo like that either. This hobby is supposed to be fun, neurotically obsessing that you haven't bought the perfect component is the road ... 
Best band never to release a truly great album?
Bomarc,Though the Dead were better live, they released three great albums, American Beauty, Workingmans Dead, and Live Dead.