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Have any of you ever modified your Vandersteen 2C?
Sorry, dude. 
Tube and Tube Socket Cleaning
Thanks, Detlof. Also, did you use a metal nail file or a wooden one with the sand grain on it? And, where might I find Kontak or Pro Gold locally (Atlanta)? Thanks again. 
Noise From New Tubes
Thanks, Clueless and Lak. But Clueless, would you please translate or explain some of that for me??? 
jumpers versus golden plates
In other words: "Don't Jump!!!!!" 
Rec. vs. DVD: who should be responsible for DAC?
How is "Faroudja" pronounced?Thanks! 
Music to die to
"Time to Die" by Gary Numan 
Have any of you ever modified your Vandersteen 2C?
If you like the Alon sound, buy some Alons. I owned a pair of Vandy 1Bs and gave them to my brother when I bought my Alon 1s. They are nice to visit, but I wouldn't want to live with them. =] 
What group do you wish would be remastered?
From Allmusic.com:Now sadly relegated to footnote status, England's Fingerprintz were one of the few bands that lent credibility to the marketing-inspired expression "new wave." Formed by Scottish-born singer/guitarist Jimmie O'Neill in 1978, the ... 
What group do you wish would be remastered?
Fingerprintz (excellent Scottish pop from the 80's. Look at allmusic.com for info).Brad Day Atlanta, GA 
Power Supply Replacement
AlbertPorter, That is the exact (nearly) part that I am looking for, however this company is permanently out of stock. How did you find this? My Google search did not match them...Thanks, Brad 
Power Supply Replacement
Rwwear, Yes, I have. Unfortunately they could not help. Thanks, Brad 
Receivers 500 and under?
Soundcity.com has the following special: -AMC 1100 Stereo Preamplifier -Phono/Aux, CD, Tuner, Multimedia, DVD, Mix inputs Tape monitor switch Balance Control Ground terminal (Ready for Phono) Preout 1/ Preout 2 |-AMC 2100 Stereo Power Amplifier-2 ... 
Best cheap NOS tubes:GE, Phillips and Sylvania
Are Mullrd NOS 12AU7's a good match for a CJ PV10A pre-amp? 
help with B&K Ref 30
Call BK tech support at (716)656-0026. 
MOST tubelike solid state amp
I second conrad-johnson.