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Visa Tranaction Suspended for Unusual Activity
They likely were perplexed as to why anyone would buy a power cord for $6,000. It HAD to be a scam, right?(joking - sorry, couldn't resist)This happens periodically with my Discover card, not for purchases form new companies, but whenever I travel... 
Which artists' music do you buy without audition
None! Many brilliant artists have released some real klinkers. 
Power conditioners around $500
Brickwall or Zero Surge.http://www.brickwall.com/collections/surge-protectors-home-theater-hdtvhttp://www.zerosurge.com/home-theater/ 
Best beer
Goose Island - Sofie - 6.5%.Belgian Style Farmhouse Ale.Brewer's Notes: Fermented with wild yeasts and aged in wine barrels with orange peel, Sofie is a tart, dry, sparkling ale. A subtle, spicy white pepper note, a hint of citrus from the orange ... 
My most memorable ROCK moment
... has nothing to do with the music which was blasting ...Back in the day, in Detroit, I witnessed many crazy sights at rock concerts: open, spewing, beer bottles flying about overhead; fights; controlled substances freely shared among patrons as... 
Worlds Best Trumpet Player?
Nice, but I could never agree on "best". For example, I like Hubbard's tone, Armstrong's swing, Miles' sense of space, etc. No one person can do it all. 
subwoofer Bass in Systems
I'm with you as well Justlisten. I have a pair of ACI Titan subs (self-powered, 12" driver) which I will always use whatever my mains might be. The bass can always use some help, even if just to smooth out the hills and valleys. 
So......what do you use under your speakers?
Wolf - you must not be married. ;^) 
Miles Davis The Original Mono CD's
Phasecorrect - please email me. I might have a solution for you. 
Jazz for aficionados
why have there suddenly been no new postsInstead of talking about jazz (music), I prefer to dance to architecture. 
Miles Davis The Original Mono CD's
I ended up buying Miles at Newport 1958 to supplant the final disc in this box set. Is its audio quality as good as the box discs? Not quite, but I find the audio differences (including stereo vs. mono) less jolting than the piano stylings of Monk... 
So......what do you use under your speakers?
Sistrum SP-101.The "freed" my speakers. The sound became more natural, relaxed, seemingly less constricted. I will never not use them.[url]http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1360329227.jpg[/url] 
Should I trust movers with my equipment?
Never! I know people who packed extremely well. Bomb-proof well. The thing is, the boxes never showed up at their destination. So many unpredictable things can go wrong when the package leaves your possession. 
Interconnect cable
I am no help, but do feel better knowing I am not the only one who does such things. :^)Sounds like you have a very nice system. 
How much does your system retail for?
Zavato - ROTFLMAO ... Priceless!