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kennyt

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Power Conditioner recommendation
I like PurePower, they are regenerators with battery back up so they can actually deliver more power than you wall plug when needed! Way better than PS Audio and any filter/conditioner. 
Cleaning horns on Avantgarde speakers?
My friend has a full Avantgarde system with trios and solos for surrounds with some basshorns, he was told by avantgarde to use car wax as they use auto paint for their colors and it works well, his horns look awesome! 
How Much Does Damage Affect Value?
Smata,If their is internal damage as well and the seller didn't insure it (and you asked) you should have your money refunded, FWIW I don't think any one shipper is much better than any other, the heavy items (like amps) simply tolerate 'acceptabl... 
Bought a new TV, now what? with audio & blu ray?
Srwooten is wrong, even poorly implemented DTS HD MA and Dolby TrueHD will sound better then DD and DTS, the Pannie Johnny recommends is a solid player and it will get you into the new codecs for cheap. 
Opinions on Blu-ray with a 480p DLP projector?
John z.Dump the projector, you can buy a better 1080p one for under $3K, then your blu-rays will blow you away! You should see some improvement in picture, but I wouldn't expect much 
What Printed Magazine do you prefer?
I receive them all especially as the renewal price is usually less than $10/year for each, though I must admit, all the print mags IMHO are failing, Stereophile marks to an audience that is dying and for the most part doesn't buy much, S&V has... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
I just got a bottle of Glennmorange Astar and it is great and $89 a bottle, very complex and solid character. 
Tired of HT
Luxury???Having two systems sounds more like a PITA to me! Wasting real estate and having two complete systems to tweak?? I'll stick with my system as it is, one that does BOTH 2 channel and HT extremely well. 
Tired of HT
I used to have two systems, then as Shardorne points out, I just ponied up and did the same level all the way around. Yep, it wasn't cheap, but I have phenomenal two channel, as well as multi-channel and HT in one system. Many two channel people d... 
Krell's new direct i-pod connection.
Yes,The new 300i uses the same system as in the KiD, and it does sound very good for an iPod, I heard that system @ CES this year and is was very nice to listen to.Enjoy it, that is a solid little amp you have there! 
Ac cords or power conditioning first?
Mlapenta,If you can't run dedicated lines, I would go with the best power regenerator with battery backup you can afford. I can't say enough about the PurePower, and they have the science to back up their claims. Many like PS Audio as well.FWIW if... 
How Much Does Damage Affect Value?
Well, too bad about the damage, looks like the seller missed one of the pieces of padding and if that correlated to where the damage is, then what it is worth comes down to what the two of you agree on. I would generally consider the front facepla... 
B&K or Parasound for a processor?
Well, first off if you don't own a Blu-ray player you NEED one now. They can be had for insanely cheap prices and solid performing ones can be had reasonably.Now for pre/pro comments.If their is a single piece of audio gear that has come outdated ... 
Tired of HT
Very enlightened thinking Shardone, I like it! 
Ac cords or power conditioning first?
I also agree with Danlib,For me living in Florida where a bazillion A/C units run on any grid namable power conditioning is a must, as is some type of battery backup.I run PurePower which is a power regenerator and has battery backup as well. Not ...