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How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Pbb, I think Gunnar is saying something quite different. Human nature being what it is, sometimes it is what you deny and repress that you inadvertently empower. The Catholic church state side is sadly coming to terms with this fact. This is not t... 
Tube Discussion Microphonics?
Above Motthird>>If any of the tubes were microphonic, would I have audible problems throughout the range or could it be frequency-specific?I've never seen anything tying M to F. above Gs>>Tube microphonics, generally, degrade soundstag... 
Tube Discussion Microphonics?
Generally speaking, I can't agree with anything Sugarbrie said, but hey, that's audio. Microphonics is not frequency dependant and it is the last way you want to adjust highs in a tube amp. Tube amps without micrphonic tubes sound very good and ge... 
Tube Discussion Microphonics?
The first few pages of the Cunningham artcle are hard to read but after that it gets easier. As discussed microphonics are caused by (unwanted)changes in the spacings of the internal structure (electrodes) of the tube. Usually by some vibration. T... 
Entry-level speakers
I second Chelillingworth.If you want to go the kit route the basic Speaker he is talking about can be made w/ little fuss too. The Jordon drivers can be had here for $115 eachhttp://www.creativesound.ca/products.php?make=Jordan&category=The ba... 
What are your favorite web pages?
My two other hobbies:http://skyandtelescope.com/The Tour de France time again. http://www.cyclingnews.comDecent place for news:http://www.economist.com/Best online tube mag:http://www.tubecad.com/Second best:http://www.valvediy.com/valve.htmlCheers 
Does anyone make a high-end tube bedside FM radio
Hi again.I think you could get a really nice one that way if you like to tinker a little.Again, there are lots of sites re DIY. Here is a little article about replacing Caps in radios from Phil’s Old Radios Site. A nice practical intro for some st... 
Does anyone make a high-end tube bedside FM radio
Hi Pete:Take a look at the used vintage market.There are a number of online sources for information like the one below. If you do a search at google you will find a large market. Also on Ebay.http://www.radioera.com/Good luckCheers 
Rock Music: 1951-1976 vs. 1977-2003
You're right Buscis, in a sense it is age catching up with you.This is a hard Q for more than one reason. One reason, I think, is that a person’s receptiveness to Rock music is caused by a hormonal imbalance that usually starts to come to an end s... 
How do these room dimensions look????
As Sean said you want to avaid piling up axial modes and use room dimensions that achieve as uniform of a distribution as is possible. There are a number of recommended proportions by various authorities that have been found to be favorable for He... 
Anyone had any experience with Fostex FE206E full
Sure it is good for the money spent and there a number of designs out there. The 206e is designed for back loaded horns. I've heard good and bad but can't comment on most because there are few out there.Here is one recommended by Fostex in case yo... 
Tube Terminology Question..
Forgot this one on Getters.* Werner Espe and Max Knoll, Getter Materials (from Electronics Magazine 1950): http://www.thevalvepage.com/valvetek/getter/getter.htmCan't change the handle at this point. Fits like an old T shirt.SincerelyI remain, 
Hickok Tube Tester Dead or Alive?
Do you have a manual? Manual, schematic, roll chart for 600 here. Should be helpfull for the 800.http://www.0wned.org/~hstraub/testerdata.htmI remain, 
Have you tried the ART SLA-1 amp yet?
Just to be clear.I'm not against threads with folks who have commercial interests so I agree with David and Ears above. Often they are knowledgeable because they deal with things every day and we are all amateurs. If D911 has them who cares if the... 
Have you tried the ART SLA-1 amp yet?
I missed the thread that was cut.D911: Do you have a commercial interest in the ART SLA-1 product. May I ask what services you were advertising? Guess I am curious about why the thread was cut. If Agon wants to comment on that point that would be ...