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UPS strikes again
An update to the latest UPS buffoonery: I initiated the action with Atlanta headquarters yesterday. I called to arrange for an "inspecter/rejector" to go to the buyer's house to inspect the damage. The customer service rep asked me for the usual i... 
Anyone ever have claims for damage with UPS?
Read my thread of 1/7 UPS STRIKES AGAIN. Mail Boxes Etc. says they have to initiate my claim as they are the shipper, but because I packed it, They are "not hopeful" Of course not, UPS owns Mail Boxes Etc.!I have asked the buyer to take some digit... 
would this Deter you from buying used gear????
TWL -I had to follow up your Hegelian Dialectic comment: Well put! We are halfway there already. A good indicator is to have a look at the text of the "Patriot Act" (quotes intentional), Internet filters in our libraries. One man's income tax is a... 
would this Deter you from buying used gear????
Marking up our possesions with SS numbers, DL numbers etc.?Please. Any piece of gear has a serial number. That number is generally written on the bill of sale from the dealer. This, along with a well written rider on your insurance policy is more ... 
Online shops for classical, jazz, audiophile CDS
http://www.amusicdirect.comhttp://www.acousticsounds.comBoth are great sources for music and some accessories and gear. They accept credit cards and ship world wide. 
Gramy Nominations
Grammy, Oscar, AOL, MTV, "reality TV" (ie: Joe Millionaire), McDonalds, the "Patriot Act", blah, blah, blah. It's all about dumbing down. The stupider it is, the more it appeals to the lazy intellect that we Americans have allowed ourselves to bec... 
Home Theater Calendar?
Chemdoctor,I've never seen one, but what a great idea! Maybe we should get a group of folks together here, get some shots of our setups/rooms and put together the 2004 AudiogoN High End Calendar. AudiogoN: what do you think? Possible revenue enhan... 
Replacing Stock Power Cord on Subwoofer???
Dsiggia,I replaced the stock cord with a Virtual Dynamics Power Three. 
Replacing Stock Power Cord on Subwoofer???
Lak-I only use the sub for LFE during films. I have it switched out of the system when listening to music. But - I can report that I have noticed a tighter, less flabby sound. Low frequency information such as the stuff at the beginning of The Fif... 
Replacing Stock Power Cord on Subwoofer???
I have a Sunfire Super Junior sub and did just that. The Sunfire subs have the IEC receptacle on them to allow for after market power cords. I recently replaced the stock cord with a VD Power Three. 
Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green
What about Duane Allman? True he is classed as a great rock & roll guitar player, but he could make that Les Paul of his cry "wit da blues" in a lot of his live performances; especially just before his untimely passing. IMHO, his licks were fa... 
What size subwoofer to get?
I purchased a Sunfire Super Junior several months ago to augement LFE when watching movies. It's been a bear of trial and error getting it dialed in and mated with my Magnepan MGIIIA's. It is switched out of the system for music listening. While y... 
Three days until Christmas
Best of the Season to everyone!Thanks for opening my eyes AND ears during this, my first year here with you all. 
Receiver recommendations?
Pyite -Yes! As a matter of fact, I am a long time Phish taper. Just recently have slacked off my taping. Began in the mid 1980s with the Dead and Allmans, moved on to Phish and DMB; but am kind of tired of the scene, hassles with tix, wierd DMB fa... 
Which Amp for Magnepan MG 3.6/R?
Artarl-From the ones you have listed, the Pass will give you the current those speakers need. I'm also gonna go out on a limb here and suggest you look at the Sunfire Signature Series II amp. Tons of current, finesse, as well as slam. Output doubl...