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Beware: Unscrupulous potential buyers
I recently saw an ad from a "verified member" with a link to follow to become a "verified member". The link didn't work so I E-mailed AudiogoN but didn't get a reply. 
Disc Player stand
I stack my equipment one on top of another using Standoffs fitted to acrylic shelves. To make it work, the shelves must be wider but not necessarily deeper than the piece of equipment below. The shelf itself can be made of any material. Think of t... 
Why does better power = better sound?
Byroncunningham... I've followed your journey with great interest. Mapman... I fully understand what you mean about "pulling the trigger". For me it was a hard decision to buy the aR6-TS versus buying a better 2 channel amp to replace my 5 channel... 
Why does better power = better sound?
I think what we’re doing here is redefining the meaning of the term “source component” from turntables/cartridges and CDP’s/DAC’s to power line conditioning components, and rightly so. Reading this thread convinced me that if I wanted my system to... 
Idol fans weigh in
My wife is into Idol way too deep. Joshua does scream too much but Jennifer Hudson wins the prize for screaming. I'd buy a Phil Phillips CD but the rest of the Idol crew are of no interest to me. 
mainstream sleeper audio products....
For speakers, I'd go with the Usher BE 718's. 
Audiogon sellers, please stop and read this thread
I’ve reverted to posting Wanted Ads for what I’m looking for. One response said… short and sweet… “Have 3 new, will sell all 3 for $$$”. The respondent had no feedback or forum interaction. While the respondent’s asking price was in the ballpark, ... 
Need Advise for open sounding monitors
The Usher BE 718's are hard to beat at the price. 
Digital Emperor has no clothes
Wolf_garcia... Besides being "a lot more interesting", it's also a lot more fun. 
Maggie owners opinions wanted
Why not run a Wanted Ad specifying that you're willing to pick-up within X number of miles from your home. 
Retail?
It’s hard to keep perspective on “Retail” when the likes of Nordost holds a yard sale like they’re doing today. 
If you had $2000 to upgrade this system...
I’d up-grade my Audience Adept aR6 to the T version. 
Music of Eric Whitacre?
A couple of years ago there was a write-up in either Stereophile or The Absolute Sound that raved about his Cloudburst CD. I bought it and about 15 seconds into the CD I hit the "stop" button on my CDP (emphasis added that I didn't bother to hit t... 
From Casablanca 3 to Integra 80.3?
I’ll second what Edorr says about staying with your Casablanca III. I have a Casablanca II with Extreme DAC’s and I can’t imagine what the bang for the buck would be to add HDMI. I recently replaced my Theta Compli with a factory hot-rodded Theta ... 
Seasick Steve
I've got his "Cheap" CD. Interesting guy to say the least.