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Help me choose a CL special - $200
I'd go w Vandys over Klipsch but the Met 7s are VERY VERY good if you want to do the satellite/monitor thing. 
Which Preamp - Modwright or Joule-Electra?
Dob- OP is asking for comparison btwn LS100 and LA-150. The Joule LA-300 is in a different league price and quality wise. It would only be fair to compare it to the Dan Wright's more expensive (LS 36.5??) two piece unit. I've owned both the LS 100... 
Thanks All, Turntable Problem Fixed
Good deal. Opinions on the 180 gram remasters are mixed. Remastering and pressing quality varies dramatically. 
Pre amp for low output cartridge
There is a gain calculator on the KAB web site. It will tell you total system gain recommended; phono stage + line stage+ amp. 
How to avoid being scammed?
Bank wire transfer. 
Why has Avantgarde Quality Slipped ?
Rx8man/Onhwy61- Glad to know I'm not the only sick bastard who thinks that was one of the greatest lines ever delivered in a mainstream Hollywood flick... 
Family Band "Grace & Lies"
If you like that (and I liked 2 out of 3 I downloaded; Cold Songs was a little too far out there) you may also like Low Anthem, a similar sound from, of all places, RI. 
Actual photo locations from Classic Album Covers
Mofi- Thx for the link. One of my favorite albums of all time but I never paid much attention to the art work. 
Business Directory of the Ireland
WTF? I guess Ireland's got 'bots! 
New A/V Receiver - No Dedicated Phono Jack Input
+1 on Kr4's answers. Some additional thoughts:1. You may want to look for bulging/leaking capacitors on that JC-1 before you spend big $ on it. It may also have some value as a collector's item. 4. You will be at the bottom of the food chain w a $... 
Best Place/Way To Sell My CD Collection?
Of course, if you've ripped them all to a server, you'd have to delete them from the server as you sell them. Given that, the value for selling them is probably less than their value as a physical back-up. 
Would you trust a local dealer to help you put
Not to get OT but I couldn't help but notice Steveaudio's commentA salesman at Natural Sound in Natick--who I like--& overall like the store--& is a B&W dealer--tried to convince me that I could easily power B&W M802's, with a 70 w... 
Whole house re-wiring question
And the key to getting a competent electrician is....? 
Reference 3a - old brochure + Reference 2008
While we are talking about older Ref 3A speakers, does anyone have information on the Ref 3A aka Innovac Suprema speakers? 
Determining exact power being sent to your speaker
There are technical experts here who can answer your question but for now, you should rest easy knowing that it is much more likely that you would damage your speakers from driving an underpowered amp into clipping than it would be to overpower them.