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What's your worst excuse for an upgrade
I'll *never* find another mint one for that price !! 
soldering iron
I was in the same boat till two days ago when I bought a 40 watt Weller for $ 16.99 at Sears Hardware, 7 year warranty.Hakko is very good quality too.Next up is this nice Mini Solder Pot from a company called Hexacon for about $ 70.00Part # MP-945... 
Isolation Transformers
Hi Freakygreek,I did a long, hard search for a 220/110 5K Xentech, here's who I found has nearly all models : www.t-yuden.com (Taiyo Yuden)Click on isolation transformers in the navigation bar at left and yer in. 
have anyone heard the new aloia cd player
I posted a thread on May 2, a few months back in comparison to the Lector CDP-7T, no real response.Call Steve @ 1-800-752-4018, he has more imfo on the Aloia. 
Wadia 861se vs All others.
Your 8 year old Altis Ref and my 10 year old Audio Logic M-34 are BOTH extremely musically involving tube Dacs, period.Don't believe everything you hear about up and over sampling being better because .............Build quality is nice to have, bu... 
CD Jewel cases - Over 20 years and no improvement
WORSE YET, you received your favorite CD import (lots of $$$$) open the damn thing without dropping or scratching the case and BINGO, the CD falls out and smacks the table or floor !!You found out the plastic el-cheapo center pins were cracked as ... 
Do Audiophiles blow speakers?
I will NEVER blow my speakers, I love them too much and they respect me for it !! HA !!!!!!!!! 
Vol. Control, TKD Or Dact For Counterpoint Pre ?
So the DACT & Goldpoint are BOTH too big (deep ?) 
Vol. Control, TKD Or Dact For Counterpoint Pre ?
I guess the next obvious question would be: Is the DACT attenuator physically smaller than the stepped (not plastic) TKD ?I did a Google search on the Goldpoint, it looks really nice, wonder how it compares to the DACT ?Thanks, Rkeman & Rwwear. 
Any suggestions on coolest running monoblocks?
I'd go for a pair of Channel Islands D-200 monoblock amps, fits your description and budget perfectly.30 day money back guarantee, call Dusty, you won't be sorry. 
You might be an audiophile if...
This thread's HILARIOUS !!I'm guilty as hell on ALL counts !!Only thing I need is that converted room from Rive's link, with a *secret entrance door* and no ringing phones.(Yeah, the Kharmas would be nice too) 
Man, am i losing my hearing?
Hey Slappy, what's more expensive, a hi-po car, a hi-tech stereo, or a hi-maintenance girlie !!Just bustin yer chops, get your hearing checked A.S.A.P. dude, we can't lose ya here, take care and be careful. 
Channel Islands D-100 Amplifier
Read the thread over @ the Asylum, I had a feeling these were going to be very special amps.If a pro-modder like Dan Wright confirms this in his own reference system, that says a lot. We'll be hearing more about these D-200 amps.For the record, Da... 
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?
Audiobugged & Cdc, keep yer eyes covered for safety !!Otherwise, you'll have some pretty black backgrounds !! 
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb?
I'd consult 12 or more wacko audiophiles (myself included) about getting yer bulbs CRYOED !!