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anyone else daisy chain "jitterboxes"?
Ok, here is where you miss Kelly. Nope, I'm not in his league. 
Best pre under 2000 for Quicksilver
Joule Electra Mk3. 
Ultralinear vs. Triode
To me Triode means EL34s tubes. Even amongst el34 brands there is a sonic difference.My CJ 5's aren't user switchable.What you describe sounds like the sound from a Mesa Barron.My dealer kept trying to push me into one.I had one for a home trial;t... 
Is Audio Research Mach II Ref II a good pre-amp?
Take a bite out of sound? You bet!! 
Considering a Spectral AMP - CD compatibility?
My thing with Spectral has always been;once you buy their piece,--you have to buy into the "whole-chain". I like things that allow diversification. I'm not saying that the "whole-chain" isn't great;just not for me as a tube person. 
Why has Audiogon suspended "Wanted" ads?
Just have to chime in. My first transaction here, was responding to a wanted ad. I have sold several other things since. I say keep it;charge whatever you need to. 
cornfedboy, signing off
With mixed emotions; I wish you well in your new endevor. I will miss your humor and advice. There is some solace knowing you are now "up-stairs". Best to ya,dude. 
Reduce Floor Vibration?? I live in an apartment.
Hey,Lokccs;It is the bass more than anything. Make sure your speakers are well away from any walls; and of course on spikes. Listen nearfield as much as possible.If you have a sub; they can hear it better than you can.--As the bass waves get furth... 
Confused re lines of resolution vs pixels
Ok; the scan rate ; the lines of resolution; and the pixels--ALL make up your picture. Don't worry to much,Few tvs have enough pixels( read;none) -- to resolve true Hi Def in its entirety. To make matters even more depressing; HBO, OTA (over the a... 
Buyer Protection.... ?
It has to be the deal of the century for me to buy under such circumstances. There may be another come along with a seller whom is close / or has sufficient feedback. Talking for hrs. on the phone hasn't always done it for me.-- Got stuck;in spite... 
Are white lines normal on dark scenes ?
Are we talking outlining of objects? turn the sharpness all the way down --Get this all the time-no matter what source??-- gotta give more info-- 
Best Amp for under 10K?
Knowing how easy to drive the Amati s are ; get a Vac Renaisance 30/30--70/70--used of course 
Anyone tried the new and improved Zen matrix?
As I get older / and somewhat ? smarter I try to get MORE than a dealer recomendation.There are many members whose opinion I value more-than--- 
Most compelling vocal you discovered in a movie?
Natural Born--- is where I got hooked on Cohen. He has music in more movies also. I ran out and bought an Inya album after hearing it in a movie I can't remember the title of. There is so much good music in movies. 
Virtual Dynamics Recall
Anybody care to post the recall reason?