avguygeorge

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Is their any way to keep voltage steady?
I own the Moonster AVS2000 --Right now it is adding 9.00 volts to make the dif.of the 120 I should have... The TV picture is the most obvious tell-tale indication. Before I got this baby I had to wait till after 7 or thereabouts;to get a good pict... 
What would you do about a sleazy buyer??
I understand as well as anybody. Local-- based on a demo is a no,no.(My house or yours) I hauled my Joulie Electra 130mi ,rd.trip.-- This guy was such a smooth talker--I didn't catch on to fast,but I got it.I have had guys come over with their fri... 
EAD TheaterMaster 8000p vs Integra Research RDC-7
I understand your dilemma. It it hard to get someone to contribute on either of these pieces, let alone both.I'd be begging my dealer to let me take it for a spin. Just as an aside;generally from a dealer you would pay more;even if it is used.(Tha... 
Best Kept Speaker Secret?
As a former 10T owner for 5 years,I submit the Montana ESP.--Near the price range. 
speaker base help
Yes,as I see it. --But get spikes and the protector pods; or whatever name they go by,to protect the floor. The casters won't help the bass reproduction at all; to say the least. 
Audiogon Ethics
Yes,it may well be your unit. We all have our own separate inner guidlines. Our template is ours;for others,it will differ.--Now if you could only communicate with his prospective buyer;but alas,you can't. I am curious how many + feedbacks this pe... 
tube matching in groups or bias
No, tubes are listener dependent. For my CJs everybody and his brother recommends Svetlana; I have a complete set:( I've stuck them in twice) Not the same as Siemen; they have this magcal top end the Svets. lack.As Albert pointed out in another po... 
HDTV newbie seeks wisdom on setup-Thanks
Do you have a Hi Dif Set Top Box(STB)?These allow you to receive your local HD stations. If you live in a lrge enough area--all your local stations would be in HD.--I use a 19.95 Radio Shack antenna.Next up a progressive scan dvd player. The Pan. ... 
tube matching in groups or bias
I have the CJ5 monos. 8 per mono. The beauty of "our" amps is the amp trim pots do the work.--No matching necessary. I use the Seimens,what brand are in there now?-What brand are you looking at? 
Best Engineered Album, - Diana Krall ?????
DSOM-- Allan Parsons. 
DVD Audio for 2-channel systems???
I have a Pioneer dv-09. It has a separate pcm output (always active)Pushing play or select gets the music.Also tract advance direct. The newer players; yes a display is a must. 
electro-harmonix vs svetlana tubes
I was over to Brooks Berdan's place;(So CA) I'd not heard of the brand(making you second to mention them)-- Guess what tube he recommended for my RM9.2--- YUP E-H.Ok,now this was for el34's-- I have a set of svets 34's-- Not my cup of tea;; Lackin... 
Tubes for Music Reference RM5 Pre and RM-200 Amp
Roger is well known for his exhaustive searching and testing of tubes--He knows what tubes; for his pieces. Ram Labs. 
Removal of acoustic popcorn ceiling?
The asbestos date was 1977--phased-out from 1974 law./ Builders were allowed to use what they had/ It just couldn't be mfg'ed after 74./By 77 you couldn't use it period. One could have a sample tested. You can use an encapsulating rubberized paint... 
Anyone heard of Monitor Audio R100?
They have a different way of doing things there. On "New posts" they wipe the posts 2/3/4 times a day. If somebody responds( if you also respond) it gets back on new today. Just type in under 'search' your speaker name,it should come up.They have ...