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is there a great used tube for 1000??
Quicksilver 
Where can I get small apogee speakers?
Apogee went bust in 1998. I don't think they made anything smaller than the Centaur Minor. For more info on Apogee speakers, click on Manufacturers List, click on A, and scroll down to the Apogee Speaker Users website. 
Win a power cord.
Call it "Charity" - the charity cord 
Where do you guys buy replacement tubes?
Never had a problem with Ken Chait at ATSI. 
Newform Research
Check out www.audioasylum.com under planar speakers 
Custom fees between Canada and USA
Martinparel, I have purchased power amp, pre-amps, and cables that are made in the US and have never been charged duty. I have also purchased tubes sent via USPS and have not been charged any duty on them (so far). FedEx (air) factors the brokerag... 
Fedex to Canda from the USA
I believe FedEx includes the brokerage fees into the cost of shipping, unlike UPS. I'm assuming it'll be shipped via air (2 day). I received an amp from the US throught FedEx and only had to pay the usual provincial sales tax and the goods and ser... 
Custom fees between Canada and USA
Canada customs does not charge duty on US made electronic components. You will, however, have to pay the provincial and goods and services tax. The cheapest way for items coming from the States is via USPS. Canada Post charges Can$5 plus the appli... 
Tube preamp as surround
Oops, I guess I really screwed up. Jolida has a 3 channel hybrid amp not pre-amp. 
Tube preamp as surround
I think Jolida has a 5 channel hybrid pre-amp. 
Ken Burns' JAZZ starts Monday on PBS!
Having taken a course on the history of jazz while in university completing my bachelors, the documentary is pretty accurate so far. Even though Wynton is featured a little too much for my liking I just love the coverage jazz is getting. 
Stealth cables comparison
Puubie, I'm assuming you have the ETS. I also have the ETS and am upgrading to the SCR with full credit given on the purchase of the ETS. I also have the Premier speaker cables and have to say that I think they're pretty good sounding cables. 
Shipping from Canada to the U.S.
UPS in Canada will not insure any used items and will not be accountable for any loss/damage/etc. FedEx does but is more expensive as it is delivered via air. I don't think there are any hidden costs with FedEx. I shipped an amp from Canada to the... 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
Whenever time permit, I go scuba diving. Unfortunately, winter is the best time to dive and the water gets pretty damn cold (even with a dry suit). 
Most achingly-beautiful music
I'll only list 3 songs: Here's To Life (Shirley Horn With Strings, Here's To Life) Two For The Road (Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny, Beyond The Missouri Sky) Moonstone (Toninho Horta, Moonstone) - this is a duet with Pat Metheny. This is an excel...