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Shipping a screen?
Jed's idea is really good. Before reading it I was going to suggest you get your hands on a tube that comes in the center of new carpets. (I am sure you could get one for free). 
PC & Dedicated Power Lines Questions
Porterports, from Albert are wonderful. You can try the Jena, but buy yourself a Porterport and do your best to compare. 
HD Radio...anyone heard any in home tuners?
Prpxel:What was that last line in 'CASABLANCA...'"this could be the beginning of a good friendship."Whatever....Thanks. 
HD Radio...anyone heard any in home tuners?
I am of the opinion that 'HD Radio" will be staying in automobiles. I have been tracking it for some time now and there is a growing consensus that internet broadband is the better source for digital music.Sonos and Slimdevices(I own the Slimdevic... 
CD Player: "Love at First Listen" recommendation
I generally seek out units highly praised on Audiogon. This is how I found out about my Audio Aero Capitole. 
I'm not dreaming - these are great CD copies
You will find others who agree that some copied CDs can sound much better than original. 
Squeeze Box Love'n'hate
Attention all slimdevices owners: Thanks to this thread I checked out the latest downloads and I just updated to the version 6.5.3 which was released on July 11, 2007. Oh, while I think this has helped, what was really good is that it got me to...... 
Squeeze Box Love'n'hate
When I ordered my Transporter, they had no inventory so they gave away Squeezeboxes to anyone waiting for a Transporter. I am also a MAC guy and I have since stored most of my favorite music (approx. 1,250 songs) on my MAC and I am using the slimd... 
Region unlock for Lexicon RT-10
I don't remember the site but there is a web page that list the formula for almost all DVD players to re-set the region tag.I think I found it here on Audiogon, but it will take some serious searching of archives. 
Pandora through current home system
Transporter's biggest feature over the Squeezebox is the DAC.Also, it is the only piece of equipment I have ever seen that has an AES/EBU digital output that allows me to transfer the data to a really good second DAC(My Audio Aero Capitole) so I c... 
Pandora through current home system
Squeezebox is terrific. The better DAC is in it's 'Big Brother', the Transporter. 
Tube Amp Hum
Are your interconnects/speaker cables anywhere near your power cord? Also, try changing power cords. 
Soldering 101 for Audiophiles
I had fellow who installs landscaping (plastic pipes) tell me that he "is real good at sweating pipes" so I let him into my basement to replace a small area of galvanized.As soon as I saw him torching the solder---not the pipe---I smiled and calle... 
A simple request---Please pack audio gear well.
I like the last post. Well done.Upon agreement of an especially expensive piece of equipment, I do share my thoughts on packing with the seller.This includes double boxing, etc. I have yet to have a seller not appreciate my concerns; they usually ... 
joy killing refridgerator
Relax. Y'all didn't marry someone from the Mid-West. They have to have something mechanical going all the time, even when sleeping.Especially that Friggin Fan!