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Power cords
Being somewhat skeptical, I chose to make my own PCs AND dedicated lines at the same time from Belden 83802, which is 12AWG/2 with shield, using only FEP (Teflon) as insulation. So the 30-50 feet from my service panel is ONLY this stuff. At $2/ft ... 
Any funny audiofile stories???
Sold a Subie last night to a wonderful couple who I had met 5 years before when they had bought an older one from me.They were toting their adopted Korean newborn with them then.This time this too-healthy boy took the icicle I broke off the garage... 
Best used amp for around 500
Good followup, Ehart....he ARC Integrated last listed for $1050 WITH remote, and can be squeezed out for $900 new, or about $700 used.Try it, Dklp. Quite the nice giant-killer. 
New gears?
I mean the bloody football Patriots, of course, Albert.And not British "football", either, of course. Oy! 
Best Pre-amp under 2k-USED
Sean, glad to hear from you. I didn't take your comments with any peculiar (or even colored!) slant. So no qualification required, and certainly no offense taken.You're one of my buddies. Keep well. 
Any funny audiofile stories???
Because audiophile sheep can hear metal zippers a mile away! 
Where do you sit?
An old Morriss chair with cushions sculpted to keep my head pitched vertically to allow rear reflections. Yet I still fall asleep! 
Need help for wife acceptance
My setup resembles Jeff's, but required less drilling:My monos are sitting on hanging metal brackets purchased at HD for $7 each, hanging from the 2x8 basement ceiling joists directly under the speakers. 8' cables then go up into the sidewalls and... 
Best used amp for around 500
Audio Refinement Complete (50/80w/ch 8/4ohms) is a remarkably good integrated; available used around $700 wih a very cool remote. 
Would the Audio Aero Capitole better Theta
Aw c'mon...leave Natalie alone. Preferences in blowjobs is a synergism specific to each according to his/her preferences, no? 
Any funny audiofile stories???
Why do Scottish audiophiles tie their kilts with silk thread? 
Does anyone know where to get a Chiro repaired?
Is she still missing Xavier Cugat? Oh...sorry--wrong spelling! 
Coupling or isolating floorstan. to the floor?
Awdeeofyle...interesting. I approached Verity with ideas for modifying their excellent adjustable huge spikes, and they warned me to NOT change the distance between the woofer and the floor, as bass response is tuned with that fixed 1/2 wavelength... 
New gears?
Hi Sugarbrie.Drinking "some beers" IS correct if you mean several different brands. Drinking some "beer" if you're not differentiating, no?The stranger usage to my ear involves the British use of "kit" for "system".Can you believe those Patriots?! 
CD Player Modifications. Is it worth the ?
I floated my old Rotel on a Neuance iso-shelf and was amazed at the improvement in coherence and reduced fatigue.$150 experiment that is instantly reversible...and reuasable with any upgrade later. Ern