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Apartment Drama
Elizabeth, I gotta hand it to ya'…You are one badass audiophile! 
Wu-tang clan new cd
How sad. 
Audiophile newbie
Welcome to what can be an insane hobby. To get an idea of what brands, prices, and components do, get your hands of a "recommended Components" issue of Stereophile, jump on a few sites, and read a lot: AGon, Absolute Sound, Enjoythemusic, etc. Mos... 
6922 Issues / Recommendations
Nicksr,It's funny that you ask because I just ordered a pair of RCA 12AX7As for my Mid-Monos. Mike at QS says that the input tube affects the sound more than the driver, so we will see when the RCAs arrive later this week. I have the very newest v... 
6922 Issues / Recommendations
Yank that tube and throw it away…do not use it in the other channel. Purchase two new 6922s. If same problem, call Mike and he will ask you to send the amp to him for repair. 
sound proof floor - practical examples?
Yep. Same here. I have my stands on spikes and on painted black concrete slabs (14X14). Works very well. 
Great Saxophone Artists and Albums
I gotta say ditto for Branford. He is a giant in terms of tone and control. He has ULTIMATE control, especially in very soft passages. I don't like all of his stuff, but damn, he is good and can play any and everything. 
The sound of my new electrical service: Day 1
Wow, I would be crying (really) if this happened to my system. Get your old AC back! 
Jazz Musician's Sonic Signature
Phil Woods, too. Oh, and who can't pick out Toots Thielman? 
ARC Preamp going to full volume
Ouch…get that puppy back to ARC asap. 
Looking for drivers for Fried Beta and Q5's?
I have seen them on ebay quite often, but you'll probably have to buy the speakers to get the drivers (I am a long-time Fried devotee and the Q5s are fine speakers). BTW, the Betas and the Q5s went out of production (to my knowledge) in the 90s. 
Improving bass from a front ported speaker
Agree. Plugging the port will skew the balance and literally make your speakers sound "congested," especially for male vocals, tenor sax, cello, etc. 
Equalizers-Using to compensate for hearing loss
Broadstone,I have a ton of experience with the Behringer Ultra-Curve Pro DEQ 24/96 in use with an all Quicksilver/Spendor system and recommend it. I use it extensively to compensate for my hearing loss in my left ear (tragic story). It is undetect... 
First Post Looking for Integrated Amplifier
Justin,Welcome to the madness, and look for a well cared for NAD receiver or integrated with phono inputs (avoid the T-series, however, as they have reliability issues). I would get one right here on AG, not the Bay. These amps sound GREAT, are we... 
Advice on speakers for a vintage system
This is a killer little system you have, and you should count yourself very lucky indeed. I would personally avoid vintage speakers unless you know they have been thoroughly checked out. If you go new or used, just make sure they are tube friendly...