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Lowther Voigt Pipes are up and running
Twl,I am thinking of building a simple open Baffle design.Speaker would be a 15" coaxial.Bass would start rolling of around 64hz or so i think.Thinking about adding wings like you did on your pipes. I am kind of shooting in the dark here but wonde... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
A few years ago my best friend was diagnosed with Cancer.I was with him during most all his chemo treatments and spent what was to be his last night with us at the hospital at his side. Sometime during the night I awoke and he was sitting patientl... 
Thoughts about these forums
J.D.,A truly heartfelt welcome back! I hope this means your health is better and all is well. Hey did you make it to Fargo for the pyrotechnics display? I hope so it was the best in years! 
Best of Audiogon Members
Trelja,That is an excellent list and I agree completely with it. I have often wondered why we dont here much from many of them any more. I miss them too. I would have added one other name that I liked though some may disagree. Asa. I liked his wil... 
tube amplifier auto bias- accurate?
Eldartford,In my opinion you are one of the most knowledgeable here on tube amps and often find myself silently nodding my head to your conclusions. You have provided excellent insight to both the novice and expert. I agree to your last sentence i... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Lugnut,I admire you more amd more with every post you make... so insperational...though you don't know me I feel like I know you and and think of you often. The world needs more people like you not less. 
tube amplifier auto bias- accurate?
Ed your wrong on this one.Only way you can bias a tube amp correctly is to use a scope and a dummy load. A440 cycles when it starts to clip you then adjust so the cross over notch disappears. You have to look at the wave form! If a manufacturer sa... 
tube amplifier auto bias- accurate?
I am sorry to disagree with everyone so far. I have owned numerous tube amps from low cost to very expensive. Some auto biasing and others not. There is NO substitute for having your amp biased by a professional with a scope. None.Ask a tech and s... 
Is the dunlavy SC-IV still worth to buy?
Of the speakers you mentioned, and I have experience with most of them, the Dunlavys would be my choice. No question about that. You do need some good juice to make them sing their best. No flea power amps need apply! But for that money, and if yo... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this trying time. When I went through my bout with Cancer I learned to try and not worry about the future or regret the past but simply to live in the moment. I get up everyday and thank God for one more. 
How Much Abuse can a Cartridge take?
LOL, I have awoke to that sound to many times....man I really have to quit drinking! 
Bi-amp problem: SS & Tubes need your help please
Sorry meant Yamaha MX1000U 
MG 20.1 or Wisdom audio m-75
Tireguy. Thats Bullshit the 20.1s are GREAT speakers, and by far better than most at any price! 
What is your most beautiful component?
My lovingly, hand built by "Jean" Lenco TT. The sound? I have never heard a better TT period! 
Am I really smart or really stupid?
Tarsando, how would you know they suck? What else have you owned that betters them? I am not saying they are the holy grail but that sometimes what we think are midfi components can offer good value. My system is by most standards ok. I have aroun...