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Problem with FedEx Ground Shipping?
Fedex owns RPS, so don't let them pass it off as someone elses problem. They are cheaper than UPS, but I guess the same other than that. 
Receivers for about 1000
You could check out Integra Research which are Onkyo's high-end entries. 
Power cords
I agree you need to find out for yourself. And if you're happy with your system with $10 interconnects and OEM power cords that is fine. It does seem though that a lot of the unbelievers have never really seriously tried. If you do try, ignore the... 
Power cords
If this amp manufacturer in their literature brags about the quality of the transformers they use, and how well built their power supplies are, which results in a good sounding amp, then they are clueless. Their power supply design is meant to tak... 
Mendelssohn Srting Octet, op. 20, any suggestion?
For the LP/Vinyl folks; look for the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble; Phillips LP# 9500 616; There is a CD reissue also of this recording; Phillips CD# 420 400-2There is also an "I Musici" LP from 1966 which is excellent.I agr... 
Interconnects: Silver, Copper or Silver Plated?
The Siltech have gold as part of the cable mix, to add your list of silver and copper.I've had a similar experience as Subaruguru, but with the Blue Circle BC95 interconnects, which are also all copper. 
Why don't DVD players -TV monitors upgrade PCord
Thanks Tireguy, that is good to know. 
Any tricks to keep cats away from speaker grills?
Too late for GoliverJr cats, but don't declaw them. They probably avoid Stanley because they feel they cannot defend themselves. And how would you like your finger nails pulled out.If you squirt them with a water pistol or spray bottle when they g... 
Why don't DVD players -TV monitors upgrade PCord
Maybe the question should be: Why doesn't the high end audio power cord makers, produce a power cord compatible with that small socket found on most DVD players ???Dan Wright at Modwright.com adds the large IEC as part of his DVD player mods. I th... 
New gears?
You bought some new gears? They sell audio gears. I don't think so.I saw some deers on the way to work (Nope)Now, "let's drink some beers" is probably wrong (could be slang), but "how many beers" is correct.Check with Brittany Spear (or Spears?) 
Tweaks
Kelly's system is a least grounded. 
Scratched movie software vs. music CDs
http://www.dvdasia.com/links/laser-rot.htmhttp://www.totaldvd.com.au/biz/faq13.htmlhttp://www.banjo.com/Articles/021096.htmhttp://www.tcp.com/~doi/alan/webguide/postings/info.laserrot.html 
Best value components with design signature
Yes, I do have Blue Circle / B&W Combination and I do enjoy it very much. The Soundstage reviewer of the Nautlus 804s used some Blue Circle equipment (and others) as part of his test. They also used Krell on the Nautilus series.http://www.soun... 
Scratched movie software vs. music CDs
How old is this Laserdisc. I've seen laser rot usually in the pre-digital "CX" coded laserdiscs, but that does not mean it is not that. 
Best value components with design signature
Blue Circle - Accurate reproduction of music.Gilbert Yeung will let you read all about his design philosophy at:http://www.bluecircle.com/audio/documents/documentlist.htmlIt is amazing that some of Gilbert's gear has been around for almost a decad...