slappy

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Integrated Amp with HT Passthru 1-2k
Not sure if i want to go the tube route or not. Even though the Tube-guys want to crusify me every time i say it, i really like solid state. Im wanting to do an integrated with HT passthrough cause that is one of the easiest ways to get a decent 2... 
What can you sell?
I sold 7 Kilos of Heroine over Augiogon. The moderators are pretty cool, about the only thing you can NOT sell us mail-order russian wives. 
How frequently do you check Audiogon listings?
I got you all beat, I keep a listed inventory on a spreadsheet that i keep update by blasting through audiogon every 1.6 nanoseconds. 
Best CD player...for ME ;
How about one of those "Ah! Njoe Tjoeb" Tube CD players? they are not too expecive. under 700, has a tube front end. 
Which speaker should I buy? Please help.
I gotta agree with ozzy on this one. You really should be out auditioning speakers and trying to find some that sound good to you. To some people on the gon 30k isnt that big of a deal, but to a lot of us 30k is a small fortune. If i had 30k to sp... 
How Screwed Am I?
I gotta agree with the "Sell the Bose" suggestion and add that to the budget. Not sure how big of a priority surround sound is for you, but i reccommend selling the bose, try to get 4-500 for it. Take that 300 you have and pick up an Athena Subwoo... 
need help with adcom gear.
Remove the face plate and chassis and have them painted white at an automotive paint place. I bet that would look pretty damn slick. 
HDMI/DVI
The Denon 5805 has this, as well as Onkyo's top of the line reciever.Unfortunatly i have not heared of any Pre/pro's that do that, only these two recievers. 
What should I use between spikes and wood floor?
I put a slab of marble beneath the spiked stand with felt pads beneath the marble to keep it from scratching the floor. works pretty good, you can pick up the marble from home depot for 3-4 bucks a tile. 
An audiophile who know NOTHING about TV
He is right about DLP and Plasma not having the best pic for SDTV, but they both look pretty good with HDTV. if yer wanting a big screen i would suggest either LCD projection (apparently the blue fades after 20k hours) or LCD flat panel (expencive... 
Wife approval factor?
Imdoc, oughtta work on that sence of humor buddy! ;) 
Wife approval factor?
Imdoc, No offence, but if you allow those hideous couches in that room she better not have any issue with those beautiful maggies. (LAUGH) 
Wife approval factor?
I LOVE BEING SINGLE Last time i was single i managed to run up about 10k worth of gearthen i had a live-in girlfriend and ran into financial crisis and had to sell off my gearI remember her telling me that once our financial situation got back on ... 
I'm a little stumped
that is the worst thing about auditioning at a local hi fi shop, it is not hooked up to your gear and the accoustics are all different. the most you can hope to do is see if you like the basic sound of the product and make a guess as to weather or... 
Pass x250 always on:how much more $ in electricity
Im sure it isnt more than 5-6 bucks a month