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don't forget to ask about home-brew cleaning solution. thanks in advance.

should have held out for 2 beers.

I wouldn't clean my gear with anything that I would not also be willing to use to clean my testicles. canned air. the horror.

People generally consult message boards for EDUCATED opinions. As you say, this is the 'internet' and people are free to spout complete, unfounded, nonsense if they choose to. However, people also have the right to point out a pile of BS if they find one stinking up their inter-tubes.

I only talk Big. Point me to the VC Official Big Talk thread where people make grandiose statements about Big (1988).

sounds like you need to decide whether the $30 to get it looked at + whatever it would cost to actually fix it is more or less than the table is worth in working order. side bar--you refer to this 'box' a few times. I do not know what this device is.

The Pro-Ject Debut Carbon can be had pretty easily for $340.

something tells me that amp has a great chance to burst into flames.

traveled around to see RFTC 3 times this year. so jelly.

my expectations aren't too high. It IS the 10th anniversary, but I don't know what they could do to top a Replacements re-union.

I think if you cough up the extra $2.50 to have the ticket mailed to you, it is likely transferrable. My 2013 pre-sale ticket was just a plain old paper ticket. but yeah...buying this far in advance is not for everyone.

it's that time of year again. Riotfest 2014 is a scant 10 months away and holiday pre-sale tickets are available now: http://www.ticketfly.com/event/430423-riot-fest-2014-holiday-chicago/ one interesting thing is the "restructured VIP viewing areas". Not sure if that means they are making them worse or better than last year.... 2013 VIP sections were terrible compared to 2012. Too many people, too small of a space, too far from the stage.

just get the warranty process rolling. even if you were to crack it open...what would you do to fix it?

I think you have a great point. They probably should have considered simply marketing it as a new turntable at the $1k price point and canned the bundle concept. Perhaps put the $$ into upgrading the cart above the 2M red to avoid the Carbon comparison (assuming it is, in fact a 2m red).

Nice find.

I read this post while in the process of taking a shit. that is all.

you could also look at the HK-3490: http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-3490-120-Watt-Receiver/dp/B00198F89A Or keep an eye out for a Marantz PM5004 to drop below $200 on amazon warehouse.

Looking at this guy's website, it seems to me that he has a pretty decent product, but may be lacking in the business sense department. His bundles make zero sense. I can buy a 4 pack or a 12 pack (at the same price per). Why does a 12 pack exist? Then we go from a 12 pack to a 28 pack? Who needs exactly 28 of these things? Oh, and then if I buy 29, why is the 29th one $9 and not $7? The Kickstarter bundles have the same quirks. There are tier jumps that provide no value to the backer, you're just coughing up extra $. I guess the advantage of Kickstarter is that you don't have to go through all the hassle and financial obligation of getting a small business loan or footing the startup expenses yourself. If your Kickstarter flops, you aren't out anything other than a little credibility.

one errant Lego or bodily function away from complete distaster.

depends on the type of people they are. If it's a genuine gift, accept it graciously. If they are the type of people who will hold their 'generosity' over your head for the rest of their/your life, well...

that sucks. in the spirit of comprimise, you should put your speakers in the nook...and then knock out a section of the wall immediately behind them. OR you might get better results using the bungs they give you.

Nothing special. Polk Monitor 70s that I stole from my AV setup.

That is what I was trying to say...but failed. "they" = HIDEF lifestyle.

if anybody is in the market for one of these...Amazon Warehouse has several Used - Very Good for $350 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005J7Y9B0/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used And for whatever reason, HIDEF Lifestyle is no longer offering the PM6004 for $400 on their website...but they are selling them for that price on Rakuten.com (buy.com). I usually avoid close-out type sites. YMMV. http://www.rakuten.com/prod/marantz-pm6004-amplifier-90-w-rms-2-channel-20-hz-to-20-khz/224886066.html?listingId=283319064

got mine yesterday as well along with a PM6004. Got everything connected but they will not be in an ideal location until I get some stands. Positioning aside, they sound great and the walnut finish looks amazing.