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Reel to Reel Question?
Shhhh. Decent tapes are hard enough to find! 
Shine-Ola and Novus CD treatment
I see. There is a big difference between vegetable cleaners and solvents such as IPA. It was a Chemist that owns a PCB oil testing lab that had mentioned that Novus contained petroleum products. I guess I could ask him for further information if r... 
Has Anyone used PRO CDR for transport ?
I've had an Alesis Masterlink for the last 2 years and on occassion, have used it with external DAC's in my system. There are a few simple mods which really help the Masterlink and cost little. 
Shine-Ola and Novus CD treatment
No Silicone products are used either. It is film free. We've found that products that create a film, (such as petroleum based (oil) products, silicone based, and polymer based), actually increase the error rate of the media. Within the digital dom... 
Shine-Ola and Novus CD treatment
Novus contains petroleum products, which are harmful to polycarbonates, which CD's are made of. The petroleum also adds error rate, which is audible. Shine-Ola contains nothing that would leave a film on the CD, so error rate isn't an issue. Along... 
Dirt on my stylus.....what to do?
Music Direct still carries LP#9, so does Elusive Disc. You may also wish to check your local dealer. 
What is a good tube tester and where can I buy one
Among the "favorites" are the TV/7, the various Hickok models, And the AVO. I have a TV/7 B model which some consider the industry standard. It is fairly easy to use. You should be able to pick one up for $300 to $450, depending on cosmetics.My fa... 
What is the deal with the ART DIO
I guess I should have specified; "Which op-amps are being used besides the Linear Technologies 1365 and 1362 chips? Kevin Morris uses a special Motorola chip which betters them both. Just wondering? 
What is the deal with the ART DIO
What IC's are being used now? I know that people are using the Linear Technologies LM 1365 and LM 1362, what is the other IC? 
What is the deal with the ART DIO
Properly modified, it will amaze you. I found out about Kevin Morris, who modifies them, from an un-named audio magazine reviewer. I hope to have mine back soon from him.Since mine was modified earlier by another shop, I recieved a lower price rat... 
Does size matter?
I have to agree with Kirk, the JM Lab Mini/Electra Sub is a great combination, regardless of the price. 
JM Lab new high end speakers: any rumors?
Grills or not, they certainly sound like a finished product. Do you have details regarding the new tweeter, Kirk? Inverted dome? 
NOS vs used tubes
Well said, Albert. 
First Sound preamps....feedback please.
The Presence preamp circuit was designed by Paul Weitzel of Tube Research Labs for Emmanual Go, the owner of Presence.The First Sound pre-amps are passive, no batteries required. Feel free to email me with questions. Hope this helps,Brian 
What companies, out of Business, did you LOVE???
Ryan Acoustics. For inexpensive monitor speakers, they weren't bad. I think that their most expensive speaker pair sold for around $1K. They recieved great press for their $400 monitor speakers, were doing well, then dropped off the face of the ea...