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New-ish to Audiogon Forums... Is it always like this?
Yes.  I have discovered it is a waste.  
amazing video about listening, in a very special heartfelt way.
MC.  If JBLs are good enough for aunt Bessie they are good enough for me.  That story brings tears to my eyes.  
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Best:  Roger Waters Us and Them tour Newark NJ.  No comments necessary. worst:  Joan Biaz. 1984 Cologne, West Germany.  Opened for Santana who opened for Bob Dylan.  Or maybe it was the other way around.    I enjoyed the train ride up and back fro... 
Paying with a cashiers check? Need advice!
Billzame:  while the behind scenes mechanisms might be slightly different.  But from the purchaser of the fear, it is the same.  It will be nearly impossible to claw the money back if it is a scammer on the other end.  
Paying with a cashiers check? Need advice!
A cashiers check is the same as cash.   Don’t do it.   
Can I leave speaker jumpers in?
Do not leave the jumpers in when bi wiring.  It will sound funny.  But it won’t kill anything.  
Can I leave speaker jumpers in?
Just remove the jumpers when not needed.   
Neil Young calls out Tidal
Respect his decision, obviously. But I have missed his albums.  It is sad.  I sure hope they can reach a compromise.  
Can flexible power cables sound good?
Why not just email PS Audio directly. They will help you!!! 
Difference between amps
As a relative newbie, I can second MillerCarbon’s comments.  My only other comment is to make sure no matter who or what you buy, there should be a real return policy.  One week is enough enough.  Even 2 weeks is not enough.   
Is Carl Bernstein an Audiophile?
I am beginning to hate this forum.  
Perfect Speaker Placement - Put next to the back wall as much as possible.
My experience tells me speakers must have room to breathe.  Pull speakers out from the wall.  It will always sound better.  
Is this how a Subwoofer Crossover is supposed to work?
Digressions and name calling are exactly what this forum is.   
DAC's Made in the USA
Try the PS Audio products.  They have a nice trade in and return policy.   
Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp?
Speaker and amp tech may not change so often as the preamp/streamer/DAC   So my view is nail those down first.  Make sure you can return whatever you get. Happy hunting.