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  1. Jim_F

    FS Sony TA-E9000ES + TA-N9000ES looking for local SE MI sale

    Good condition, a few nicks around the edges. Excellent working condition. Madison Heights. Two remotes, no cables, original box. $50 double boxed ground shipping for each component to lower 48. TA-E9000ES: Both of the TA-N9000ESs hasve been sold. The TA-E9000ES is still available for $250.
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    Coffee: Intermediate to Advanced

    There are a lot of tangents between the existing coffee threads, so I thought I'd try this instead of starting just a home roasting thread. I've looked at alt.coffee, but it seems like almost all discussions go better among this group than in that jungle which is Usenet. My gadget addiction...
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    After the Gold Rush version?

    Anybody remember an a cappella choral version of After the Goldrush? I've found the one by Prelude, and that might be it, but it doesn't quite sound the way I remember it. edit: The one I remember was also from the early 70s
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    Quick tour of Olympic Peninsula-suggestions?

    After some cursory research, I've come to the "conclusion" that the sunny part of the Olympic Peninsula of Washington is paradise (for a native Michigander who dislikes temperatures above 80 or below 20 degrees F) Sounds like a wonderful retirement destination, if not sooner. The problem is...
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    New HDs-cloning pitfalls?

    I'll be installing a pair of 200GB SATA drives soon. I plan to run them in RAID 0. I'd like to hold off a little while before my next fresh install of my OS (XP Pro) and all of my applications. Is there anything I need to know about cloning my boot drive with Norton Ghost (which I already...
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    Raptor value

    I'm thinking of going to a RAID 0 configuration this year and I see that a dual 74 GB Raptor setup would cost more than double the price of 2 120 GB Caviar drives. I don't have a lot of demanding tasks, DVD burning, some audio editing, dabbling in gaming. I might dabble in video editing, but...
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    ESPN Pigskin Pick'em

    So folks, what'll it be, spread or non-spread? I forget who the reigning champion is, but he was pretty tough last year. Then there's Gridiron Challenge, where I expect to get beaten like a rented mule...
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    Back in the Saddle Again (very long)

    Finally, I'm getting around to training for this year's bicycling vacation. I rode my bicycle for the 2nd ride in two days for the first time in a long time today. As soon as my sit bones got over the shock, I started thinking of making a "happy, happy, joy, joy" post here about overcoming...
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    Carvin DCM1000

    I've upgraded to the BKA 1000-4, so my 2 year old Carvin DCM1000 1000 watt pro amp is up for sale. Ideal for powering a Buttkicker 2 or could also provide thunderous power to 1 or 2 subwoofers. Pro style case (see link). Included in this package deal is a RCA SA-155 integrated stereo amp to...
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    A "surprise" favorite.

    I was loading my iPod with my entire music collection a couple of weeks ago and had a minor revelation. I knew that Zappa and the Beatles would rank #1 and #2 in total minutes, but I was a little surprised to see Neil Young with a large margin over #4, and that's not including CSNY or Buffalo...
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    Lost contents of external (FW) HDD in XP Pro

    I was just clicking along, minding my own business when I decided to move a small folder to my external drive. I had a couple of IE windows open and was in the process of downloading a large file to my desktop. I start browsing for my destination. I could "see" the contents of the drive and...
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    Bon Ton Roulet Bicycle Tour

    I've wanted to do this ride for a while, but it was always either booked full or didn't fit my schedule. I've signed up this year and made it my modest fitness goal for the cycling season. Has anybody here ever been on this tour of the NY Finger Lakes? What are some of the local sights and...
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    RCA DTC-100 SAT/OTA HDTV Receiver w/AA Transcoder

    I have upgraded my cable to high definition and I’m ready to part with my venerable DTC-100. Also included (package deal) is an Audio Authority VGA-to-component transcoder. Also in the box will be a 36” set of RS gold component video cables and a VGA-to-5 BNC cable (with 5 BNC-to-RCA adapters)...
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    RTF Romantic Warrior-It's jazz, it's prog, no it's...

    ...fusion. Since it's release in 1976, Romantic Warrior by Return to Forever (Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, and Al DiMeola) has been one of my favorite albums ever. I finally laid hands on the JSACD of this title yesterday, and I am just thrilled to hear it sounding better than I've...
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    Le Tour de France

    Lance Armstrong looking for #4 in a row. USPS looked strong in the team TT, looks like they're fit to give Lance good support again this year. Today's flat stage favors the sprinters. I can hardly wait until they hit the mountains, to see if Armstrong, with the help of his henchmen, can...
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    Alaska cruise, 1/2 day in Seattle-must see?

    After a very long stretch of short and/or very spartan vacations (if any) I've booked an Alaskan cruise for the end of August. This will be my first cruise of any kind. Departing from Vancouver, ports of call will be Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Ketchikan. There are quite a few excursions to...
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    Best Coffee Maker?

    The old machine is ready for retirement. I'm looking for a 10 or 12 cup countertop model. My kitchen counter is microscopic, so (small) size matters. I have about 18" height clearance which includes any space needed to pour water in. It must have auto shutoff and programmable start time...
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    Touchstone: Deceived (1991)

    I loved this film and eagerly await its eventual (I hope) release on (Region 1) DVD. Anybody else?
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    HT Pics

    I've finally uploaded my HT Pics, but haven't yet assembled them into a coherent page. I hope that everybody will pardon my photographic and photo editing (lack of) skills. CAUTION: It's a Sony-haters nightmare! Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed Link...
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    It's looking the Diamondbacks time has passed.

    Hey, it worked once, it's worth a try! I'd have waited 'til the Yankees at least won a game before trying this jinx, but I figure if AZ goes down even a game, they're toast. [Edited last by Jim_F on October 23, 2001 at 03:31 PM]
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    TDF on OLN!

    None of the old annual middle of the night BS, which could get bumped at any time for rodeo or cheerleading... Looks like 6 or more hours per day of coverage, including LIVE coverage of the greatest, most grueling event in sports! And my cable company carries it! Yessssssss!!!
  22. Jim_F

    FS: B&W DM 602 S2/LCR6 S2 in SE Michigan

    I have upgraded my speakers and am ready to sell a pair of DM 602 S2s and a LCR6 S2. All are approx. 1 year old and in quite excellent condition. No scratches or dents, no snags on the grills. One of the grills had a couple of cracked ribs and was dealer-repaired. I have the original...
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