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Tube bias and related ramblings very exciting by nrchy · 11,627 views	11	July 26, 2005 9:46pm
Thorens TD280 ii drive belt slipping by tp005a5164e8a3 · 3,514 views	1	July 24, 2005 2:41pm
Do electrostatic speakers "break down" in time? by chadnliz · 3,388 views	8	July 24, 2005 3:20am
Why High Plate Voltage in 2A3 AMP? by atranz · 8,290 views	7	July 23, 2005 8:20pm
RTA recommendation by skushino · 2,881 views	3	July 22, 2005 10:19pm
Argent Audio BOBS by husk01 · 3,174 views	4	July 22, 2005 7:05pm
Svetlana vs Electro-Harmonix EL-34 tubes by audiopeasant · 4,198 views	3	July 20, 2005 2:13pm
Any one else has a problem re: shipping damage by gilas · 3,988 views	13	July 19, 2005 5:47pm
Question about wattage. by avwright · 2,010 views	2	July 18, 2005 8:52pm
6550B tube recommendations for a AR VT-60 by morbius2130aol · 5,813 views	2	July 12, 2005 1:19pm
Ferrite beads/clamps as a tweak? by gdoodle · 6,880 views	7	July 12, 2005 3:16am
Computer software/audio ? by kgveteran · 2,042 views	1	July 9, 2005 4:27am
Polk XRt12 thru a Cary 303/200 by garyb6 · 2,716 views	2	July 8, 2005 4:47am
Room Problem Improvement Question: Over a Garage by owl · 5,101 views	13	July 6, 2005 10:33am
feedback on a new system please by keiserrg · 3,578 views	5	July 5, 2005 3:01am
Should I skip my power conditioner? by asahitoro · 5,228 views	16	July 3, 2005 3:55pm
Hooking up a tube pre-amp to a processor by jas · 2,579 views	2	July 2, 2005 9:57pm
How to correctly do dedicated lines for an apt? by montalk · 3,526 views	6	June 29, 2005 10:13pm
How to take the solder off the thread? by overhang · 2,553 views	4	June 27, 2005 3:47pm
Balanced- single ended by kpinneo · 3,381 views	2	June 27, 2005 11:45am
Tchaikovsky symphony 5 favorite recording by a1126lin · 3,969 views	10	June 27, 2005 7:03am
Tube Rolling ARC VTM 120 by dacostab · 3,435 views	3	June 27, 2005 2:34am
Frustrated with WBT upgrade : need advice by overhang · 3,899 views	3	June 26, 2005 12:56pm
balanced is inherently flawed by herman · 32,528 views	73	June 25, 2005 12:54am
Will Linn 5120 aktiv cards fit an LK100 amp? by mikerowave · 4,667 views	3	June 24, 2005 7:19pm
Popping when source is switched or muted HUH???? by chadnliz · 3,658 views	7	June 23, 2005 5:38am
help with remote for cambridge audio t-500 tuner by ian_slater · 2,295 views	1	June 19, 2005 10:28pm
Vibrapod cones or isolators? by asahitoro · 3,922 views	1	June 19, 2005 12:44pm
who can align my tuner in midwest? by philjolet · 2,415 views	3	June 19, 2005 12:10pm
tessitura? by axspike · 2,477 views	3	June 18, 2005 1:09pm

Capacitors drying out in an old amp by quadophile · 20,551 views	8	June 17, 2005 8:55pm
Textured Black Paint: How do I do it? by bdgregory · 4,757 views	9	June 16, 2005 1:15am
How to hook up a tube preamp to my integrated amp by revdeg · 4,324 views	7	June 16, 2005 12:59am
Source for schematics by sean · 3,607 views	2	June 15, 2005 1:48pm
Tubes continue to amaze by hack · 3,049 views	1	June 15, 2005 1:43am
tube brand preference ? ? by hifijoes · 2,737 views	1	June 12, 2005 7:05am
Linn Majik from Active to Pasive by miguel1005 · 2,121 views	0	June 10, 2005 6:33pm
Combined bi-wire speaker cables? by montalk · 2,141 views	1	June 8, 2005 7:01am
Embarassing electrical question by overhang · 3,036 views	5	June 6, 2005 7:53pm
power cord upgrade by lesterp4 · 2,463 views	2	June 5, 2005 7:11pm
That dreaded hum by south43 · 4,720 views	11	May 31, 2005 7:08pm
US Gear overseas - Voltage Conversion Questions by lyonpowers · 4,604 views	5	May 30, 2005 2:37pm
Expert Glare Tamer Required And More Depth Please by cwlondon · 5,688 views	7	May 28, 2005 3:05pm
Mark 383 by bonnie · 2,856 views	2	May 26, 2005 3:18pm
AKG Acoustics K1000 Headphones by fatparrot · 3,520 views	3	May 25, 2005 3:14am
DIY Room treatments..How Large????? by chadnliz · 4,517 views	14	May 23, 2005 2:15am
Isolated or dedicated lines for audio ? by brainwater · 4,314 views	11	May 23, 2005 1:22am
Tube Buffer by tantra · 3,673 views	7	May 23, 2005 12:53am
acoustic vs. electronic by uru975 · 2,424 views	4	May 20, 2005 9:37pm
Can you recommend a universal player for my system by chuckyjeezus · 2,610 views	4	May 20, 2005 3:13am
Voltage conversion from 220V to 110V. by nm512 · 9,090 views	24	May 19, 2005 11:17pm
Apogee Stage passive crossover component values by macdonj · 3,099 views	2	May 19, 2005 3:49am
Tubes - Sylvania 12ax7 vs 5751 3 mica blackplates by knagy · 11,232 views	2	May 15, 2005 10:07pm
Has anyone used the V-cap for mods? by 76doublebass · 3,767 views	2	May 15, 2005 4:17pm
balanced outputs by shasonmusic · 3,318 views	6	May 13, 2005 2:31pm
date code on Amperex Bugle Boy EL34 by boblesar · 8,602 views	3	May 13, 2005 1:56pm
Remedy for Spendor 2/3 bass deficiency? by messamuse · 4,387 views	2	May 13, 2005 2:01am
Dynaco FM 3 volume by gellis1 · 2,901 views	2	May 11, 2005 9:48pm
Room Acoustics Problem???? by calgarian5355 · 5,913 views	14	May 11, 2005 4:04pm
The next step? by accorddude · 5,215 views	6	May 10, 2005 11:16pm

Sound proofing any suggestions by pedrillo · 3,295 views	5	May 8, 2005 12:34pm
VA vs. Watts? How much power do I need? Power cond by parkcaka · 4,094 views	7	May 7, 2005 8:48pm
Line conditioner - how much power do I need? by aggielaw · 3,366 views	6	May 7, 2005 5:12pm
300B DC votage by redbullet · 1,919 views	1	May 7, 2005 3:16pm
5Z3PAT equivalent by swampwalker · 39,856 views	6	May 7, 2005 10:33am
Does anyone know these tubes by malbor · 2,683 views	2	May 5, 2005 4:22pm
Power Supply Bypass Caps by kana813 · 9,059 views	4	May 4, 2005 10:49pm
help with tube tester. by ttrhp · 2,785 views	3	May 3, 2005 10:59pm
Thoughts about these forums by jadem6 · 15,864 views	46	May 3, 2005 3:57pm
Best of he 2005 expo home entertainment show nyc by pedrillo · 7,129 views	10	May 3, 2005 2:07am
Can I use both sets of analog outs on my CD player by olson_jr · 2,638 views	3	April 30, 2005 10:05am
I need RCA Connection help by case05 · 2,965 views	3	April 29, 2005 8:05am
Mark Levinson 390S by djdj · 3,377 views	2	April 28, 2005 5:47pm
Does anyone know the output voltage by gandme · 1,731 views	2	April 28, 2005 2:24pm
Slew rate and rise time by dazzdax · 72,311 views	14	April 25, 2005 11:47am
accidental power down....any damage??? by bigfish427 · 3,381 views	5	April 25, 2005 4:26am
Gain, volume and output power by dazzdax · 1,767 views	2	April 25, 2005 12:40am
Can anyone advise regarding using a tube tester? by valveglow · 2,037 views	1	April 24, 2005 2:41am
Hum and hiss with Rives Parc by markvetnz · 4,595 views	7	April 23, 2005 9:52pm
Accuphase DP-90/DC-91 combo. by frandsen · 8,412 views	4	April 23, 2005 8:30am
Why "Cryo" anything? by ejliu · 27,596 views	95	April 23, 2005 3:02am
Radios for Commuters: FM? Shortwave? Scanners? by cwlondon · 2,062 views	5	April 22, 2005 5:22pm
How much "headroom" does a BPS need? by sndsrtaud · 1,945 views	0	April 21, 2005 7:03pm
Tape Monitor Line-Out direct to amplifier solution by andron · 14,266 views	8	April 20, 2005 2:31pm
Hubbell outlet question by yohjo · 4,175 views	4	April 18, 2005 12:46am
Clever Substitute for "Poor Man's Audio Deske" ? by rx8man · 4,388 views	6	April 17, 2005 3:38pm
amp fuse by evo8 · 3,045 views	6	April 16, 2005 1:32am
Ground Loop Question by slappy · 8,153 views	11	April 15, 2005 8:09pm
HELP Setting up my home studio by ryandynastyd3cd · 2,951 views	2	April 15, 2005 3:39am
Moving to New Zealand from USA Now What????? by vongwinner · 6,694 views	22	April 14, 2005 4:52pm

Tube Matching Primer by ozfly · 4,251 views	5	April 12, 2005 11:25pm
Are expensive cables worth it? by brew · 6,768 views	15	April 12, 2005 8:02pm
fluorescent lamp tuner interference by c918 · 2,581 views	1	April 12, 2005 7:48pm
Forte Model 40 mods? by pablodeocampo · 4,073 views	0	April 10, 2005 11:33pm
Listening room ceiling type? by cosmic_void · 9,788 views	11	April 8, 2005 3:22pm
what to think about when matching pre and amp by hifimannen · 2,890 views	6	April 6, 2005 9:27am
HELP Which wall of new room to put system on? by bufus · 3,951 views	8	April 5, 2005 2:12pm
stacked equipment isolation? by uncertainsmile · 5,812 views	21	April 4, 2005 2:35pm
Will a voltage regulator improve sound? by fohara · 4,751 views	4	April 4, 2005 6:00am
Sub Panel hook up Question?? by bebop86 · 3,220 views	3	April 3, 2005 5:37pm