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Is Paypal safe?
I've has no problems. But it is getting more expensive. eBay has the Billpoint system, which is the same. eBay is big enough now to stand behind stuff like this. 
stan warren dvd[pioneer333]player mod?
I have one. I am impressed. In a direct comparison with a high end player, the high end player will have a little more "Heft" in the lower frequencies and slightly better focus. But without the two players sitting together, it is hard to find faul... 
AM tuner performance?
My parents still have an old Tube Sylvania AM table radio. Still works and reception is very very good (just the internal ferrite bar antenna). Automobiles radios have good AM reception also, so it is just the audio companies saving money. The Cre... 
How would you rate your listening room?
C - Just the family room. I am moving soon, so I may do something more this time. 
Original Box VS No Box...does it matter?
I like the box if I can get it, but some people like apartment dwellers in cities do not have the storage for lots of boxes. Your case is different (misrepresented quality). I agree that I rarely have problems with the quality of a used item that ... 
GOOD component video cable ?
Don't go out and buy a long length of Coax if you do not need it, try to borrow some. The Adapters are just $2 and a throw away. You could solder the connections too. 
GOOD component video cable ?
Sorry, I can't answer that. This was a trial and error thing I did. 
Big name company or smaller company?
There is a person selling cables on eBay; Stu Wein (Screen Name: audioparts@aol.com) His brand is MAS (Music & Sound) His digital cable years ago came included with the original Wadia DAC and was recommended in Stereophile at the time. So were... 
Best HDCD player under US1600
If all you care about is the HDCD, then the Rotel RCD-951 is under $500 and performs fine in HDCD. For the money it is good for regular CDs, but there are better under $500 CD players in that department. 
A twist on "Your absolute best..."
Hmmm, maybe no FM in my Mom's Philips console. My Mom also worked for Sylvania making Tubes !!!! She was a utility operator, she could every job on the assembly line, so she would train new people or fill in for breaks, illness, etc. She was well ... 
A twist on "Your absolute best..."
Hey SdCampbell. I have a Dual Turntable from the 60s that plays 78s. The United Audio model with the wood base. 
A twist on "Your absolute best..."
My Mom's Phillips Console (Big piece of furniture) has Phono, AM, FM and SW(Short Wave). Still sits in their den, but does not work I believe. Could be made to work again. (New tubes and internal wires, etc.) You guys would appreciate the time my ... 
Speakers 500,for Audio Refinement Amp
If you like B&W's for around $500 get the 602-S2 or if not the 601-S2. They are good all around speakers. 
AM tuner performance?
Citation is correct. AM reception can be decent on any tuner, but the antenna connection needs to be more than the wire that comes with most tuners if anything at all. Some old analog receivers (Rotel is one) had an internal ferrite bar that worke... 
AM tuner performance?
I agree with you all. I cannot think of an Audio tuner that has good AM. If someone wanted good AM, I would tell them to get a Short Wave / Long Wave Tuner at a specialty shop. These tuners always encompass the AM band and are excellent. Brands to...