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Realy Stupid Question- how do you pronounce Teres?
What a thread !!I feel like we're going round and round !Of course that's what Teres does. Maybe it's intentional ? 
Duke did the Sound LABs survive?
Speaking for Duke, he got smart and moved out before the "Fit hit the Shan" (storm wise and otherwise). Last I heard, he took a job with a speaker manufacturer a couple of months ago and moved to the Pacific Northwest. Idaho I think. Maybe Duke wi... 
Von Schweikert DB99 or Vandersteen 5A ??
I have heard both. If I were to choose between the two, I would go with the Vandy 5's because of their ability to use whatever amp I wanted for the mids and highs and still have perfect bass (provided by the adjustable built in powered sub).A frie... 
Question for classical lovers
Rotarius, maybe you're like me (and Neil Young), an analog guy.The good news is , most of the great classical performances were pressed on LP and many have been redone by Classic Records and are EXCELLENT.Just buy an inexpensive TT, arm and cartri... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pat may retread but he will never retire, right Pat? I am happy for you. I've been to SF many times and it is a beautiful city with much to offer and (generally) excellent weather. I wish I could have joined, although it's probably better I didn't... 
My son and the Alban Berg String Quartet
Don't worry, when my son was that age his favorite was Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. He still listens to Carl Orff, but added "Bright Eyes," "Radiohead" and all the other stuff 19 year old's pick up from the radio and friends I-Pods.Until then, you ... 
Best oil/lubricant for LP12 bearing
Haven't experimented but considering the nature of Linn products I would follow Rcreations advice and stick with original equipment lube. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
I'm jealous. Since meeting Pat here on my turf, I wish I had the budget to tag along on the California leg of this journey.Nice weather, pretty sites, shopping for music and Lugnut's humor. I guarantee you guys will enjoy yourselves. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Dean is 20 ? 20 WHAT ? 
Who can tell me the sizes of a Basis Debut MK-5 ?
Tubes108, all my Basis tables were Debut Gold with vacuum. Auditioned with (3) Versions of Graham arms, (1) Air Tangent 10B and a Triplanar.Final assessment was with both tables powered by Walker Black Gate motor controller.If you swapped tables a... 
The king of preamplifire Angstrom Research
I saw this preamp in Italy while covering the Milan show for Audiogon. Very well made and very serious design from what I saw.Would be nice to hear it against my Aesthetix. 
Sound anchor stands for B&W Nautilus 801's?
First of all, I must admit I have not auditioned B&W 801's with and without Sound Anchor stands. However, I currently own four Sound Anchor stands and previously owned half a dozen others. Based on THOSE experiences I would heartily recommend ... 
Is solid state obsolete?
Is solid state obsolete?YES, send me all your old Jeff Rowland, Gryphon and Classe amps today ! 
Tuner Information Center...gospel?
Whatjd, I understand where your coming from (your system is more like mine than Jim's) In the end all of us must decide on which pieces of equipment makes our system "whole." What and where you test with determines that.Look at Jim's system and at... 
Tuner Information Center...gospel?
Everything in listening is done with the reviewers personality, listening bias and associated equipment, all thrown into the mix.The guy that owns that site is a friend. I see him and we and listen together every week. A lot of what he likes, I li...