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300b vs 845
Thanks for the very kind words, Phil. I am enjoying the VPA's very much these days. In fact, i will be receiving dsome NOS 12AX7's and E182CC's to drop into these puppies today! I cant wait. Thanks also for the tip on the upcoming SuperTNT 845M. I... 
Fuses - Why do same size fuses sound different?
Red2. I agree that every tweak is very system and ear dependent, and that you much preferred the stock fuse to the isoclean would not suprise me at all. The key in my mind is that you were willing to try it, did hear a difference, only in this cas... 
Fuses - Why do same size fuses sound different?
no, Stan, you need to buy your own, but since you are so much smarter than all of us, I know you won't; isoclean fuses are obviously a scam for lemmings like me. It must be equally amusing and frustrating knowing so much more than everyone else (e... 
which balanced preamp to recomend?
people love the Herron preamps, which i think are balanced and in your price range. 
Fuses - Why do same size fuses sound different?
Stan's cynical post notwithstanding, allow your ears to be the judge, not what you read here. 
Am I missing something?
Just curious, when you did the hysterectomy on the walrus, did you leave the ovaries, and are you giving hormone replacement therapy if you did remove them? What's the current thinking on that? 
300b vs 845
great write-up, Phil! really excellent info, and very well writtenI share your impression of the various 845's as played through my Nagra VPA's, though never tried the KR's (some have caused shorts in the Nagra amps, so i'm hesitant). 
Fuses - Why do same size fuses sound different?
check out the Isoclean fuses, reviewed in six moons. I use them all over. They are great 
Soundtrack to documentary "Grizzly Man"
I can think of nothing more disturbing than the thought of being attacked and eaten by an animal. That said, the individual's story is one that sounds fascinating. I'll probably go see it. I bet the soundtrack is also great. 
Testicle Tumor
the small nodules inthe lungs are non-specific, statistically more likely related to prior infection than metastatic disease, especially if there were no enlarged lymph nodes near your kidneys (which is where testicular malignancies generally affe... 
Testicle Tumor
foxtrot: did you happen to get a CT scan, or are they waiting for the pathology? 
Testicle Tumor
Gary - what kinda of medicine do you practice? Im a radiologist.Foxtrot - you take it easy! 
Testicle Tumor
Foxtrot, I understand you must be anxious as hell, and there's no getting around it. Many of these palpable lesions seen on ultrasound turn out to be benign, and even those that aren't are usually of a very, very treatable cell type (e.g., Lance A... 
CAT Preamps vs Amps
Jafox. Lets get together soon, i want to hear the system with the power conditioning, and you should check out my new toys! 
CAT Preamps vs Amps
I heard Jafox's Aethetix AND a CAT SL-1 Sig III in my system, and I MUCH preferred the Aesthetix. It was in nearly every way (except maybe bass) better to my ears than the CAT. I found the cat sterile and slightly artificial (but not bright) by co...