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Suggestion To The Moderators To Rid This Site Of Spam
I think your idea is terrible. I post a lot here, never spam, so why should I be penalized?  It’s easier to alert the moderator or ignore it.  There already is a place here for people to pay to post.  It doesn’t need to fall into the mainstream pa... 
Positive comments on buyer
Once I see the person has received my item, I wait 2 days and give feedback.  Then I send them a message reminding them to provide feedback.  I also mention I gave them good feedback.  Works like a charm. 
Catastrophic Accident! What To Do!?
Yeah but State Farm covers squirrels throwing pinecones at a guys car? 
Nottingham Spacedeck vs Rega Planar 8 vs Technics SL1200G
On Ralph's recommendation, in whose ears I trust, I ordered the Oracle record mat today from Adirondack Audio.  As soon as they receive it from Oracle, they will ship to me.  Should take 10 business days or so.  I will report back on my findings a... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Today was an all Nirvana day!Nirvana:  Bleach, Nevermind, Incesticide, In Utero, Unplugged, From the Muddy Banks Of The Wishkah, Nirvana 2002. 
Toslink vs Coax...
I tried a few different cables when I had an outboard dac. I liked and used the Wireworld starlight 8 coax cable ( red one is around 125.00) and the Gold which is 250.00.  In your case the red would be the way to go.  Open, airy and wonderful bass.  
Cryo EL84 vs non / JJ vs EH
In regards to having the tubes cryoed, I purchased 4 NOS Mullard CV4003 tubes from Upscale. I paid extra for 2 tubes to be Cryoed and 2 were not. The cryoed tubes lasted6 months and 7 months, the non cryoed were in the preamp for 2 years and still... 
DC Offset Blocker/Killer - where to buy in the USA
I hope Tom bought it from a very good dealer with a lot of cash flow.  Some stores would be unable to refund that amount of money as many rob Peter to pay Paul.  I hope for a happy ending. 
Von Schweikert VR4-5 Speaker Cables
If you want the absolute best sound from your Von Schweikert, you need to run to your dealer and purchase the Masterbuilt cables. VS swears by them. I believe they run around 8-10K per meter pair,  although I am sure the dealer will give you a 5-1... 
DC Offset Blocker/Killer - where to buy in the USA
I would tell the dealer you are returning everything involved for a full refund unless they do as you ask. Sounds like they are jerking you off with no happy ending. 
Jadis JA-80: Tubes and speakers.
Did you try your speakers on the different impedance taps on the amp?   The EL34 tubes will give a richer and thicker midrange.  I am not a fan of the KT120 tubes as I feel they impart a bit of grainyness into the sound.  I would go with the Gold ... 
Are DAC's overpriced?
I am sure the Mac pre is better than the Parasound P6.  Doesn’t sound like a good move to me.  I owned Parasound, a Halo Integrated.  While it was ok for the price, it didn’t move me the way the Mac integrated did.  The Parasound had less body to ... 
Cable recommendation for Krell & Vandersteen
Vandersteen recommends and uses Audioquest cables in their demos.  
Used Market Savings vs. The Dealer Experience
@jafant...…..I remember Jack when he was at Images Sight & Sound in Northampton, Ma. I bought a brand new McCormack DNA1 from him. Stupidly, I sold it for a Classe15 amp at another dealer. Hey, I was much younger and less wise in audio. 
3k Budget for Cartridge, Phono-Pre, and Cables - Recommendations Please
His Marantz turntable is the same as one of the Clearaudio products, what will he gain with the Scout 1.1?  Do you really think he will like a unipivot arm?