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Divorcing..Splitting the cd collection..
Thanks for all the suggestions.I am a little smarter and certainly will start doing my homework.There is no chance of kissing and making up.We have mutually agreed on the division of everything except the cd collection.Our music tastes are identic... 
What components are manufactured in the U.S.A.?
Jax2I believe Coincident Speakers are built in Canada.Close enough .. 
Ice Block Amps
Have you checked into the Dolan Mono -1 monoblocks.http://www.dolanaudio.com 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
Loreena Mckennitt 
Looking For Someone That Machines Knobs
Yes Blue Circle does or did sell wooden knobs from various kinds of wood.Their stainless steel knob was more expensive than the wooden ones.I am sure if you email Gilbert at Blue Circle he certainly could give you a few tips.I have picked up woode... 
Best finds at garage sale or similar establishment
Altec Lansing 604E with matching serial #'s..$5.00..They had been stored in a barn for 25 years.The owner was very happy to get rid of them.I seem to remember this topic here before and there were a few comments about "stealing from the poor unsus... 
Selling to Canadians
""Actually, only if it's originaly manufactured in Canada(Bryston, Classe, YBA, etc) would a Canadian buyer not have to pay duty on it. ""No duties on anything manufactured in Canada or US and I think even Mexico.Just taxes GST in all provinces an... 
How Much Are Canadian Customs on US Made Imports
Alberta still has to pay GST but not PST. 
How Much Are Canadian Customs on US Made Imports
PST / GST also paid on all shipping charges .Another Canadian tax grab....Don't get me started..!!! 
Oppo 983 or Blue Ray for sound quality
Interesting article..http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9941740-1.html?tag=nl.e501 
unrelated to audio- digital camera buffs please
I use Lithium batteries when storage and space are an issue.Sams Club have good prices. 
30 Years, 5 Cities, Many Storms - Not One Failure
My brother lives in the country and he can expect 2-3 lightening hits ,to his house, a year.This pattern has been repeated over 14 years.He has fried,besides eggs,two CDP,amp,pre ,too many clocks to count ,cordless phones and several modems.So ,ye... 
Anyone going to see Loreena McKennitt?
I have all her CD's but for $75 I would rather put on a CD and enjoy in the comfort of my living room with a cold one.While live is a treat, I have my limit. 
Buying HiFi at credit, anyone?
I have worked in the health care field for over 30 years.I have talked with ,too many to count,hard working people that did nothing but saved their money ..no travelling..no extravagant buying.Always had to save save save and NEVER borrow.Many had... 
Can you top this customer service?
My Blue Circle Galatea went "pop" then quit.Phoned BC and Gilbert Yeung answered.Didn,t really want to ship back and have my system down for weeks so Gilbert tried to talk me through a few tests to isolate the problem.It was beyond my basic electr...