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How can I ship to Canada so Buyer pays no Duty?
There is a NAFTA form that can be filled out to show no duties are due (because of NAFTA). I sold some Nordost SPM cables to a guy in Canada last year and shipped by Fedex. I cannot remember the form, it was provided to me by the buyer when he sen... 
Used high quality classical CDs ????
Actually eBay for most things. The link is: http://listings.ebay.com/aw/listings/list/all/category1051/index.htmlTower Records lists many used, store demos and cut-outs at: http://www.towerrecords.com/outlet.aspAmazon sometimes lists used sold by ... 
Integrated amp to Subwoofers
As stated above, does you sub allow you to run it in "high pass" mode? This is where the sub is connected to the speaker terminals along with your main speakers. The sub will integrate better for music using this approach.Using the pre-out should ... 
Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?
What Sdcampbell and others have said about smooth jazz is what I was saying about classical Pops concerts. While it may be played by a symphony orchestra in a symphony concert venue, it is not classical music. The name sais it all, it is pop music... 
Belt for Technics turntables
www.garage-a-records.com is usually cheaper than the needle doctor for the same stuff. 
Can I use Dolby Pro-Logic receiver with DVD player
In the DVD setup you can also choose the 2 Channel Dolby for a better signal to the Pro-Logic decoder and more balanced sound. 
Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?
For the same reason you'll never see the hardcore classical music crowd at a Pops concert.In the end though, to each person it is best to remember what Duke Ellington said; "If it sounds good, it is good." 
How many power conditioners do you own and use?
I sort of agree with Jeff. Many designers don't recommend power conditioners, however the high quality power supplies and circuits they build into their gear is in many regards a custom power condtioner. They have aready tweeked the power going in... 
Stereophile Music Reviews
Just a guess: Might be a correlation to how much the record distributor advertises in the magazine. 
Equipment priority for powercords
I agree with starting with the power conditioner if it has an IEC. Is is where the power starts for all components (the wall) and it therefore will affect the whole system. The CD sourc is a good second choice or amps. You may need to experiment t... 
Speakers below 800
Go up to Baltimore (Timonium actually) to Gramophone. They have multiple HT rooms for each price point up the line. And I mean HT rooms. They are set up with sofas, etc just like you would have in your house. They have regular listening rooms also... 
Like it or not.....
I like the Freudian typo... "My puter is finally up and running again"..... 
Advise on VHS/VCR to purchase New or Used??
If you will buy online then go to Pricescan.com and get the best price on the JVC Super VHS machines or any other. 
Help with REL problem
PS on my post. If I do turn the REL on first or turn the amp off with the REL on, it starts to hum immediately, and stops immediately if I turn the amp back on. Just letting you know it is the amp and not the REL in my case. If you do get it to st... 
Help with REL problem
First, turn the amplifier on first. Mine hums if I turn the REL on before the amplifier. It did not hum with with my old amp off, but it does on my new one if the amp is off and the REL in on. May not be grounded with the amp off (the black wire)....