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Need satellite radio recommnedation
http://us.marantz.com/Products/1515.aspMuch nicer than the Polk anyway + you get AM & FM. 
Klipsch forte II what league are they in?
I just picked up a pair of these to use with some SET amps I'm building. I used to HATE Klipsch speakers, but thought I'd give them a try anyway. They are kind of temperamental and must be matched with the right amp & cables. Tubes are best. T... 
Is Acoustic Zen still in business?
Yes, I talked to Robert yesterday. I can't get their web site to come up either, not on Mac, Windows, Safari, FireFox, or IE. Can't figure out what's why. 
UPS Shipping/Damage Claim policy experience
I have had claims with both UPS & FedEx last year which were both eventually resolved. BUT.....FedEx wins the award for the most careless handling of a package EVER!I shipped a pair of VonSchweikert VR4JR speakers last summer. If you've ever s... 
Mapleshade integrated Record COUPLING System
Beragamo, The VPI ring is Stainless Steel. As a former machinist I can tell you making a ring like this is difficult and expensive. You're cutting away about 80% of your material, and it's very tricky to make something that thin stay flat and roun... 
VPI Alignment Jig
You are supposed to adjust it so it's tight against the tonearm post when the other end is over the spindle, then lock the screw down. Now you align your cart. 
Record Cleaning Machine Fluid
DougdeaconMy experience is that AIVS went too far. Its rinsability is clearly inferior to RRL's. It left audible residue that took multiple rinse/vac cycles to remove.When using my VPI, I found that if I have a strong light shining on the record, ... 
Record Cleaning Machine Fluid
Music Direct took over distribution of the RRL Cleaning products, they are the only place to get it AFAIK.I prefer the Audio Intelligent products, they flow better, clean better and cover the record, where the RRL stuff always beaded up. I was nev... 
help identify IC's
That sounds like Cardas 
FIM isolation platform
I have used the model 305 pucks and they work great. If you buy the platform, or make your own, they work even better (and are easier to set up). 
Rogue 88 vs 90
I never had a problem with the fan in my 88, I never hear it. It also has plenty of power for my speakers, but yes, the build is a little flimsy. The circuit board should have some more bracing so it does not flex so much when changing a tube. Oth...