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Accepting International Payments Just Got Harder..
I recently received a Western Union payment for amplifiers sold to a guy in Beijing. No problem. I show up at the grocery store, which does WU, they hand me cash. 
Hum when cablevision is plugged in to tv
Glad to hear it, Romad. 
Hum when cablevision is plugged in to tv
This question has come up numerous times. Here is a copy of my solution which I have posted before:I had this same problem. Here are the two parts you need, total cost $11:http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103063&cp=&k... 
hide equipment
Niles and Xantech make IR systems which would allow you to rig your system to operate with the remote anywhere in the house. 
Trying to get back into Lps, I seem to be throwing
Lack of bass and treble brightness MAY be related to VTA. You could try lowering the arm a bit.Also, a friend has a Mac pre with phono and several of us, including him, were not impressed with the phone stage. Line stage was very nice, however. 
Playing dual layer SACD/CD disc on Sony DVP9000 ES
Here is Sfstereo's original post:I have the same problem with my 9000ES and I was able to fix it tonight by recalibrating the laser. I bought a service CDROM and it provides instruction for recalibarating. When the unit is in power off status with... 
Playing dual layer SACD/CD disc on Sony DVP9000 ES
Haven't had that problem with mine . . . but there is a five-year warranty on the unit. 
Tube pre-amps with Home Theater bypass...
VTL 5.5 is one. 
Bearing well oil - NEED ADVISE
http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=LG&Product_Code=LPGZBEAROIL&Category_Code=PEorhttp://www.soundscapeav.com/jamichell/upgradekits.html(Scroll down the page to bearing oil) 
can a power regen. eliminate ground loop hum etc?
I had this same problem. Here are the two parts you need, total cost $11:http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103063&cp=&kw=300+ohm&kwCatId=2032057&parentPage=searchhttp://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?prod... 
XM radio no longer commercial free
I'm with Texan on Sirius. Who needs DJ's and self-promotion? The incessant annoying babble between a few songs is awful! I'm paying for music! Commercial free music! Also, Sirius changed their line-up a couple of months ago and eliminated my favor... 
Solution to a ground loop problem
I had this same problem. Here are the two parts you need, total cost $11:http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103063&cp=&kw=300+ohm&kwCatId=2032057&parentPage=searchhttp://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?prod... 
Differences in tube sounds: 6550 / EL34
EL34's have a terrific midrange. They are very smooth and pleasing.6550's have much greater dynamics and better control.It's easy to get seduced by the EL34's, because they are so sweet sounding, but, overall, I prefer the 6550's for the dynamic r... 
What components would you take to a desert island?
I think it's shorthand for a deserted island. I just hope it's not in the path of migratory birds. 
Arghh Too Many CDP Choices...Help
A dream match:http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlconv&1133983372andhttp://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtltran&1134257383orhttp://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtltran&1135308758The belt driven transport and tube DAC bri...