riley804

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NAD vs. Adcom
Depending on budget, I would look at something other than the Adcom amp.....besides it being an old amp, its not very musical sounding at all. 
It Might Get Load - documentary
I believe its " It Might Get Loud " 
Budget DVD Player Recommendation
http://www.oppodigital.com/?partner=101 
What is the "best" cartridge a Technics 1210...
Search the forums under the user name of : Johnnyb53 as he has some useful information. 
Refrigerator noise
You mention that the current refigerator is old, so why not buy a newer one ? Not sure if they have any scratch & dent stores in your area, but if they do, you can get a new fridge for very little as long as you dont mind the imperfections it ... 
adcom vs parasound dilema
what did you think of the Parasound amp since you just sold one :http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1255196751&/Parasound-HCA1000A-very-clean-Between the two, I dont think that there would be a huge difference, but if I had to... 
Sonus Faber Auditor M - Your Thoughts
I see questions like this show up from time to time...and while you say that you were impressed with the sound, why do you look for another opinion ? If a member is to chime in and say that they didnt like them, does that change your opinion of th... 
New FedEx Ground and USPS Arrangement
I believe that the same thing is going on with DHL / USPS also. I ordered something recently and DHL handled the package only so far and then the Post Office delivered it. Because it went Media Mail, would that be the reason for this ( 2 carrier )? 
Pioneer Elite BDP-05FD: PCM vs. Auto
If I set it to PCM, do I still get better quality of sound from DTS-HD Master Audio?Wouldnt this be something that you could find out on your own ? 
Anyone tried BlockBuster on-demand movie service??
why not just try it and find out...after all, its only $1.99 . 
9 year old 36" Sony XBR CRT doing the Jitterbug.
Check craigslist from time to time as these come up quite often due to people buying flat panels. 
How to tell if Acoustic Treatment is Needed?
Stand in the middle of the room and clap your hands a few times and listen for an echo.....if you have one, then some type of treatment is needed.This of course is just one way.... 
TUBE NOOB: WHAT BRAND
Most of us that have been in the hobby and have tried tubes before already know about Andy at Vintage Tube Service. This is what I am referring to when I say to do some research by using the internet.Here is another tube site for you ( right now t... 
TUBE NOOB: WHAT BRAND
You probably dont have it now, but when you posted that thread about the cartridge ( see the link in my last reply ), I sent you a email....You probably deleted it ( no big deal ), but to sit and comment that I wont offer help is not correct at al... 
Suggestions for 'filling the port' of bass reflex
Styrofoam maybe. Could probably pick up some at a craft store and trim it to the proper size.