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international buyer,
Escrow (escrow.com) will work for many, though not all, international transactions. Email them and ask if they can do it from your buyer's country. In general, foreign or domestic, this is the best fool and fraud proof way to do business over the ... 
What's your profession? Age?
Well, I am still 42, and still a forensic psychiatrist, but since my original entry in this thread a couple to things have changed. First, my system now retails for around 16K (though I mostly bought it used for considerably less). Secondly, my id... 
Rocky return to vinyl
In addition to all the above comments about fine tuning your vinyl rig, I would add you may in part be missing the artifical clarity of digital. This clarity comes from the fact that less information is being given in CD playback than in vinyl, an... 
what pre amp and amp setup to buy
Well, the most commonly repeated truth here and elsewhere must be stated again: use your own ears. This is especially so since you are considering buying new, and spending a healthy chunk of cash. There are a plethora of audio shops which would lo... 
Had the Headroom Max improved?
A few days have passed, and still no takers on this question. I'm afraid I am not qualified personally to answer, not having the requisite listening experience with this headphone amp. But I would suggest that you try this same post on head-fi.org... 
Replace my Cabridge 500se w/Arcam 72?
Hearing is believing. Take your player to an Arcam dealer and do your own comparison. Listen to a short passages of music you are familiar with closely and repeatitively with your Cambridge, then quickly switch to the Arcam. Do this several times ... 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
David Essex "Rock On" has to be on this list - truly an outstanding pop single. 
Best 5 Channel Amp for $2k?
A used Linn 5125 can be had for under 2K and is well worth auditioning. Very nice. 
What's your profession? Age?
I'm a 42 year old forensic psychiatrist. I am just getting back into audio, and my system retails for about $4500. I would like to upgrade to a system in the 12k - 15k retail range at some point, though I would want to buy a lot of it used for abo...