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Binding Posts Too Small For Spades What Now?
Had the same problem with Vandersteens. I ended up cutting off one side of the spade. 
What song best sums up the previous year?
How about America the Beautiful 
best time/worst time to sell equipment
The worst time is when you need the money for something else. 
Krell FBP c versus FPB cx
Rich,I went from an FPB 300 non cast to a 400cx and the difference was not suttle. the 400cx is superior in every way.also the 300cx is the old 200cThere seem to be some pretty good deals on the cx version. 
music to wake up vandy 5a subs
David Bowie Little Wonder should do it if not Elton John Funeral for a Friend. If these two dont wake up your Woofers they may be DOA.I wonder what music Sir Elton had at his wedding? 
Hall of Fame: BIGGEST BADDEST Monster Amps
AMPZILLAIn it's day it was quite an amp 
Should I change my CD player ?
As a big fan of Wadia I would try the Wadia direct into your amp. also steve huntley offers a few mods for your Wadia. 
ACAPPELLA CD RECOMMENDATIONS
The Pursuasions especially the Chesky CD Pursuasions sing the Beatles 
What concerts have your kids dragged you to?
When my daughter was about 9 I went with her to see New Kids on the Block. Thankfully I remembered the ear plugs. 
The Mechanics of WAF
Take a listen to Joe Jackson "Is you is or is you aint my baby" Lots of answers there. 
Moving on from a Krell 300CD
I did not have the 300 I was very satisfied with my 250 cd for quite a few years. It was my first high end player after my NAD.from there i went to Wadia 860X then to my current 861 and could not be happier.The Wadia exceeds the Krell in every res... 
Eco-friendly Bamboo ply speakers
If they catch on I can see 1000's of starving Pandas. 
Speakers cables for Electrostats....
I just replaced my Kimber 3035's that i enjoyed for about 3 years with Synergistic Research Designers Reference. More detail and extended highs. I personally think that all of the high end cables are very good and then it becomes a matter of your ... 
Panasonic 50" Plasma
I am not sure of the model you looked at but I prefered the Samsung p5031. Whatever model you buy be sure to check out tigerdirect.com very nice prices and fast shipping. I ordered my tv on Tuesday and had it on Thursday. 
Krell FPB amps & Pure Note Sigma power cords
I had to do a little minor surgery on my FPB400cx to use an Synergistic Research cord and YES the results were worth it.Very easy to do as the IEC has crimp terminals and the krell is Aluminum and quite easy to file the hole.I have a couple of ext...