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Bringin' that thrift-store smell home
My first recommendation would be to try some of the commercially available citrus oil cleaners/deodorizers. You can simply spray them around the area that smells, and they'll kill most odors. I'd try Basement's awesome rec second. 
ARC Reference Phono vs. BAT VK-P10 SE
Go for the ARC reference. It's an incredible piece of equipment. Wish I had one myself. 
Real Deal ZU cable WAX, what's your take?
I haven't used the Wax speaker cables, but I have many of their interconnects. In my experience, their cables take 150-200 hours for full break-in. The guys at Zu Cable have a tremendous pedigree and make great products. No insults intended, but t... 
Does this product even exist???
Check out www.amphony.com. They have something that might work for you. I've considering a similar project myself. Let me know if it works out. 
Blue laser in CDP?
I don't think that there are any blue laser DVD or CD players currently on the market. The rumor is that the new Linn universal player due in January will be the first blue laser player on the market. Linn's "silver disk engine" should also be lic... 
What are you thankful for?
I'm thankful someone posted this thread before me. I tried to post one with an identical header praising my wife, son and family. I'm fortunate to have the means to enjoy great audio, but it is nothing more than a hobby to me. My priviledge to enj... 
Vienna Acoustics Vs Sonus Faber
The real question here is: "What are the best speakers at my local Tweeter." My response would be none of the above. Try to find an experienced dealer who can provide a meaningful audition, good advice and an in home trial. In my experience, the e... 
New Generation of CD Players Which is Best?
I've been satisfied with my Sony CDP-101 since it came out years ago. Perfect sound forever... 
The Mysteries of Random Play
How many songs on your hard disk out of the 13,000 are by Stevie Wonder? If you know, we can calculate the odds. 
Any comments = Gateway 42-Inch Plasma TV under 3K
I went to my local Gateway Country store this afternoon and checked one out. They were using some type of Bose Lifestyle HT system and cheapo cables. I'm no videophile, but I wasn't really impressed. I'm not sure if it was the plasma itself or the... 
What is the best speaker for a small room 10X11
The Wilson Benesch ARC will absolutely floor you in a space this size. Pricey though. 
How to upgrade my Rega Planet based system
I would like to second the recommendation for a sub in your system. I once had the Rega Planet and Mira with Jura speakers. For a time, there an REL Storm II in the system, and it helped bass extension greatly. It was easy to integrate and was ver... 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
"Save a Prayer" by Duran Duran. Certainly not the greatest recording but special to me and my wife nonetheless. 
3 Brit players around 2,000 retail-which wins?
I agree with Subaruguru. A used Ikemi will be superior to the others in all respects. I've heard the other players and previously had an Ikemi. It's a great machine, and they're starting to show up at reasonable prices. 
aurios isolation and espresso
You'll get better results with a dedicated circuit for your machine rather than a high dollar power cord. If you can't do the dedicated line, think about a PS Audio Ultimate Lab Cable. It's thick and unwieldy, but the total lack of bitter aftertas...