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Audio tax write-off
I used to write off some of the equipment when I was an active musician...now, I just pay. 
Interesting discovery when my carpets were cleaned yesterday!
I would move... 
Question For Those That Watch Movies/TV Through Your Two Channel System
I just watched a Blu-ray movie in 5.1....could hardly understand the words.   That's true of tv as well.....sometimes it comes through fine...other times bad.  I think they produce it at a low resolution rate. 
Am I too big of a jerk,even for audiogon?
NO  - You're wrong! 
Selecting used Stax phone and amp
I would try them on .....there are those that don't like the fit. 
Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world
Vandersteen does use this method....but really expensive.  
Help with TT ideas for my first TT
Im with TooBlue.....they are easily repaired/modified and keep their trade-in value if you should want to move on, They are competitive at every price point. The most important contributor of good sound for vinyl is the setup. 
Vpi 3d Tonearm - Counterweight fitment
I have a VPI 3D....its not at all as you suggest....as a matter of fact, its a firm fit...as it should be. 
Power Conditioners
In my system,here in Arzona, all the power conditioners I've tried added warts to the sound....takes a bit of time, but that's what they do here.  PS Audio, flattened and narrowed the sound....some of them addred unwanted grain. Most changed somet... 
Favorite Headphone Stands - What do you look for?
I don't understand the value....I put my headphones on the table with the other components....perfectly fine 
I blew up my receiver. Now what?
I thought the different plug design doesn't allow you to do this kind of damage. 
Is a captured good tonearm cable better than a high quality one DIN connection?
Very little difference....captured wins and if you don't need to unplug it, then choose captured.   I doubt you could hear a difference. 
Is my Stylus damaged?
No.....if it looks centered and ok, just play a record 
The most criminal practice in the speaker industry revealed!! Keep reading
If you're working in your garage.....bluetooth earphones would be good.  Cheaper and better than any speaker you would get. 
Tannoy Speaker Owners
Tannoys are too good to use with NAD