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Blackout
How about a heavy black curtain like you would find in a movie house, hung on the den side of the entry way, perhapswith a center split for easy pass thru? 
Proac 2.5's-something not quite right- ideas?
Jsbail,Theta Dreadnaught amp, Supratek Syrah pre amp, VPI Aeriestable with Graham arm and Shelter 501 cart., Cary 306/200 cdplayer. 4 runs of Harmonic Tech. Pro 9 speaker cable, RidgeStreet Audio interconnects, etc...The Mani II's are easily more ... 
Proac 2.5's-something not quite right- ideas?
Hello BenI have been following this thread with interest as a formerowner of Proac 2.5's, I usually dont get involved, but here goes.I bought my pair brand new in 03 from a bay area dealer, and was able to follow them thru the break-in process, th... 
6SN7 suffixes
Fatparrot,You can also go over to vintagetubservices.com and make your way to the stock list page, then click on octal tubes.If you read your way down thru the selections and brands,you will also get a minor description and history of thedifferant... 
Changing a Theta Dreadnaught Module?
By the way, the phillips size for the cover screws is 1x4 
Changing a Theta Dreadnaught Module?
Quicke,First you have to turn the amp over, or on end, and remove the screws holding the module that you want to remove fromthe bottom side. Then carefully remove all of the cover screws, and the screws on the rear of module you are removeing, lif... 
Power Conditioners for TVs--??
Hey George,I had forgotten that I used to have two Ultimate Outlets.My results were differant than Dne's, I saw and heard nodifferance while useing them with the tv, or my components.Thats why I sold them, but they might work for you.Charlie 
Power Conditioners for TVs--??
Hi George,As I said in another thread, I have a Loewe Aconda set. Iuse a Topaz 500 va isolation transformer. It gives me abouta 5-7% increase in picture quality, and the price was about$50 for a new unit. Thats not a big increase but, to do any be... 
Other than Nemo and the like...
Hey Warren,My set is the Loewe Aconda which has the 38" screen, I amshure that you came across it in your search for your newset. I say that so that you have an idea of the picture that I am getting.The two best dvd's, by far, that I have seen, an... 
What is the best Big Screen TV?
Hey jd,Like Swampwalker I have a Loewe, the Aconda. I bought it over a year ago and haven't looked at tv's since then, no need to, so I am not up to the minute on what is out there.I looked at everything out there at the time and NOBODY hada pictu... 
No Audiophiles in Hollywood
Readster,I believe Robert Redfords table was an Oracle, dont know what the model was tho. 
Any vets among the Audiophiles here?
I did my hitch in the 70's, I still miss the ol duece an ahalf, 10 wheel drive and a ton of off road fun. I lovedwatching the 102's (field artillery) shooting, and the way everything jumped up off the ground when they fired off a round. Wish I sti... 
best non-guitarist, guitar players are..?
Hugely successfull, and terribly untalanted, but has made an impact on the music scene;The EdgeWalter Becker by the way, is actually quite good, and hasthe sense to get someone more capable to do what he cannot. 
Shipping Vinyl LP's
Right on Mitch,Mike shure to thank your sister for not throwing them outwhen you get there, maybe a small gift? Becouse seriously,receiveing that many lp's of good music is really quite atreasure when you consider how much hunting it takes yourave... 
Shipping Vinyl LP's
Hey Mitch,Try going to your local pack and ship and getting 13x13x4or 13x13x6 boxes. You want to use multiple boxes as theywill be smaller and lighter and less likely to be damaged.Plus you want to pack your albums "tight" to help prevent any poss...