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What's Your Favorite Party Music?
All those techno artists and no mention of Lords of Acid? Well, that's okay. 
Hall of Shame
Paradigm 'Reference' speakers are the worst speakers I have heard in thier price range. I don't get the raves. I prefer the DM302s to the Studio 20s. 
Audible differences between speaker cables?
All I know is that my friends and I definately heard a large improvement (lifting of veils sort of thing) when I switched my Kimber PBJ out with Music Metre Silvers. Blindfold me. Switch between the two. I can tell every time.Audiophile9 - Great p... 
Hales System II Signature Help Sought.
I changed my stock Revelation Two's spikes with audiopoints.com spikes. They make them in a variety of threads and sizes and will probably know which size your speakers require. I would recommend that you definately go with the spikes that have th... 
Analog newby question
If you decide to buy one, buy one from a dealer. They can help you with setup. Also, what you need to buy extends a little from the four major components. You will need to get, at the very least, a stylus force guage, and record care items. audioa... 
Best speakers for around 1000
For $1k new, look at B&W and Monitor Audio. People also seem to be pleased with Triangle speakers, but I have not heard them. 
Oh, crap.
I agree. I dodged a bullet this time. The dealer has proven that he is honest, reputable and generous (esp. w/ his time). I wish I could have been certain of that earlier. I could have saved a bit of 20/20-hindsight shame. That is, however, oversh... 
Oh, crap.
Just for the archive's sake, I did finally receive the TT, along with ten complimentary records. 
portishead, goldfrapp, looking for more ......
Hooverphonic. Their first album is their best, but you may like the subsequent, less guitar oriented albums. They also did a great rendition of "shake the disease". I would also recommend Curve. Again, their first (three) albums are the best, but ... 
The new line of Sony DVD/SACD players
Oh, I wasn't talking about my system, but the system of the average Joe who frequents BestBuy-type establishments. Although I can see now how my post would be read that way, I was not referring to purchasing one myself. I just think that it is an ... 
To turn off or not to turn off
Your call. I wouldn't worry about failure, but some companies find that thier products prefer to stay on. Except for warm up time, I don't think it matters much. 
What time do you wear?
I have a couple fake Rolexes I got on the mean streets of Bangkok. They are pretty decent fakes, but of course the movement gives them away. One of them fooled a clerk at Best Buy, though, and he was like, "Whoa...cool watch!". I said, "Yeah, I kn... 
Oh, crap.
Today's events included a phone call to the dealer. I thought you gentlemen made a wise suggestion, so I was going to make an offer on his Spacedeck. Well, he was like, "Wow...you must have ESP, I just going to call you. Audiophile Systems called ... 
Rega Mira and B&W N805s?
I have not heard Rega electronics, but I know the 805s, like all B&Ws, like a bit of power. 
Oh, crap.
I would definately take the Spacedeck, if I could. The Spacedeck and Spacearm is quite a step up from mine ($2500 v. $1500), but he mentioned it as a HIS last resort. I believe he was sincere in his offer, but who knows were it would really wind u...