i only listen to music at work and with my mp3 player while running, and i only listen to it through shitty earbud speaker things. So yea i can't tell the difference. Now if you had a decent stereo system then I could see why you would want the better alternative.
http://www.archadeck.com/
I have 2 buddies that work there. They are VERY good at what they do. By "Refinished" do you mean like sanded down and stained? or you mean like pull up all the boards and replace them?
I might come to QSL, although i think it is faster for me to just take 37 out of delaware, but if you guys are gonna meet at QSL then i will go that way and meet ya there.