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Preamp Deal of the Century
Ecclectique,Much thanks for the valuable info. Reason for asking is because I had a really fortunate day today. A friend of mine who works at the University (Southern Cal)gave me a big box of tubes which are remnants of the tubes (electronic shop ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
To Ecclectique!!!!Can the 6V6 (Kenrad VT-107 I think with metal body) be a replacement of the 6L6/5881 tubes?Thanks!Abe 
Preamp Deal of the Century
As a future owner of a Syrah (ordered two months ago), I am in awe from following this thread. I know that I have long ways to go (waiting) but my excitement and anxiety grows leaps and bounds for what it will bring on my system after lurking here... 
Teres installation questions
Sommera,What I posted is for the initial insertion of the spindle ONLY!I assume that that's what we're talking about. Of course this is without the platter yet! That will come after what I described above.Just want to clarify!!!! 
Teres installation questions
Just a suggestion.After you put the required oil (about 4ml) referenced to the lower journal, make sure that no oil drips to the side of the bearing housing (walls) before inserting a totally clean, oil-free spindle. During the "insertion" process... 
Best way to spend my income tax refund
1. Are you married? With Kids? Then spend it to your family.2. At school? Tuition fees my friend, tuition fees!3. Renting? Save for downpayment for a house.If any of the three mentioned above does not apply to you,then go ahead. Blow it on analog!... 
Interconnect under $200 new or used.....
DIY NearSota Cables-upgraded OTA is my recommendation. http://nearsota.com/Not affiliated by any means, just making a suggestion! 
Best amp 5K or under for anthems avm 20
Here's one that owners really rave about!Maybe the ZH-270 will suit your taste. I am not affiliated to the company by any means. Just making a suggestion.http://www.davidberning.com/ 
Spk cable with deep,lush,spacious sound....
If You are referring to the Silver wires, I bought mine from http://www.hooverandstrong.com/http://www.a-msystems.com/physiology/wirerod/silver.aspxThe teflon tubing and techflex from:http://www.action-electronics.com/jttt.htmRemember, if you use ... 
Spk cable with deep,lush,spacious sound....
My take on speaker cables based on my experienced alone.I've been to the Acoustic Zen route (Satori first then Hologram MKII's for several months) as well as Analysis Plus (Oval 9 double run), Purist Audio Design (Museaus, and Colossus for a brief... 
getting people into 2 channel audio.....
Sc53,...and what does it take to be your friend?Just kidding! Nice post BTW!cheers... 
tube phono stage under $1k?
I own the Wright WPP100C. It is one of the component that I have no desire to upgrade. Give it better tubes, and forget about it. IMHO, it is a very good, under-price, performer that is built to last and to disappear in a vinyl set up. In my syste... 
Tube Equipment: Gimmick?
No offense intended! But it all boils down to this:1. To Each His Own!2. My personal preference is not your business!3. What works for me may not work for you!4. What I like is my own choice!And lastly.....5. My brain's sensory capabilities (espec... 
Speaker break-in tips..
Maybe as a source during your break in, this will help:http://www.hagtech.com/frykleaner.htmlgood luck..... 
New Damper material
Hep, hep! TOFU is better my friend! Cut into 2-inch square and medium fried! Not only it provides good vibration control, it gives indication too on how much vibes are in your specific component(proportional to the rate of flow of the oil oozing f...