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kennyt

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Preventing marks on chassis of my CD player
I have had many components that had square, rubber feet on the bottom and haven't had any real issue with marking up the lower component from them. You could buy these feet (ones like them) @ home depot for pennies. They wil HELP, but do be advise... 
Need help with AC power.
Mejames, as I live in the lightning capital of the world (yes, Florida and for me the Clearwater area) I do run my amps on Chang Lightspeed 9900 amps and othe CLS products. They might limit the feed to the amps at very high volumes, but for me the... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Well, it's been two trips to London (and Cadenhead's) since I last posted and it seems I'm running out fo scotch again.I must agree with the recomendation for the 1986 double matured lagavulin! I don't like the regular one of their's...to smokey f... 
What other obsessions do you have?
Gullahisland.I guess I can see your point, from my standpoint, I feel we all need to appreciate that many of us DO spend ridiculous money on our hobby/hobbies. As for the Seven cycles from Timo....I've conacted him and urged him to upgrade some th... 
Aragon versus Krell
I used an Aragon 4004 MkII with B&W 802's and sold them both as they both seemed to harsh in the upper mids and highs to me... 
Laid back, or in-your-face?
Tvad,Yes, candle holders should 'dance' at higher volumes, the candles blow out when it gets loud!Ken 
Please recommend SACD player under $6K - "warm"
I'm looking for an esoteric Dealer in my area to audition the DV-50, from what you are all saying, and the folks I've spoken to (Was looking for another player...contacted the dealer who told me to stay away from and and then proceeded to rave ove... 
What other obsessions do you have?
DannyLW,Once I got my Seven (Alaris with Chorus/FSA carbon cranks/Eurus wheels) My custom Serrotta Csi became one more thing to dust!!! I haven't riden it since the Seven arrived. BTW Seven got me the bike 14 days after I was measured for it!!! Th... 
Pre/Pro with 2 MCH analog inputs plus..
The 2 seperate 5.1 inputs has me stumped..... I don't know of ANY pre/pro that has TWO....I'm sure they exist, but they may not be in the format you want (ie Chiro C800/C5.1 has 2 seperate analog inputs...one is a DB-25, one is RCA....but the DB-2... 
Remote control codes?
Try remotecentral.com...they have it all, or most of it...http://www.remotecentral.com/If they don't have it, you might still find it, but it'll take some work!!! 
Camelot Roundtable MK 3
I'm considering getting one, I'll update you if I do after it's burned in. 
thoughts on frank zappa
I agree with all of you! Frank Zappa was a genius, and yes was clean and sober through it! I had the pleasure of seeing him live at Madison Square Garden’s Felt Forum on Halloween night or the them or Us tour. I think it was ’85 as I was in HS at ... 
The Best Live album
Undoubtedly one of the first the comes to mind is Graham Parker “Live! Alone in America”. Simple (Basically Graham and a guitar on stage) and very powerful music. I’ve had this disc for years and can always listen to it! I’d put it in as one of th... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
....good lookin' in a dark light!Many a lass remind me of that one! 
How many amps should I buy for my speakers?
You are more likely to damage you speakers with less power than more. Clarity is a big issue!