creeper

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Have you ever broken the needle?
Shame on you, Cornfedboy. 
I need a bright detailed 300 used speaker cable
Kimber Kable 8tc is zippy and detailed. Can be internally biwired as well. Used, easily within your budget. 
Do "Cardas Caps" make a difference?
I have been using them for a little over a year and really didn't notice any sonic differences. It was just that "peace of mind" thing, they keep out dust and they look nice. There's even a signature version, or something like that. 
Imaging
If you like how Mirage does it, check out their MRM-1 Reference Monitors. I'm running mine with a pair of VAC PA160 mkII monoblocks and they disappear on a daily basis. Well suited for small to medium rooms. I would not, however, recommend them fo... 
Matched Pair tubes
Avguygeorge is refering to input and driver stages, and is very much correct. Same rule applies to the output valves. 1x 2x left, 1x 2x right. Somebody correct me if I'm confused. 
Wall Outlets? Whats the difference?
The benefit is better materials and increased contact / conductivity. A $2 outlet can only be expected to do so much. 
Benefits and Drawbacks to Shotgun Speaker Cables
"Ummmmmmm. Chineeeeese." - Homer Simpson 
Best KT88's for an Mc 2000 ? Any suggestions
I have a pair of VAC PA-160 mkII's, individual bias pots for each output valve. According to Kevin Hayes at VAC, matched is not necessary when valves are individually biased. I buy matched sets anyhow, it's an anal thing I guess.If I'm not mistake... 
Benefits and Drawbacks to Shotgun Speaker Cables
Here's my understanding, please educate me if I'm wrong:Bi-wire = four conductors in one cable / speakerBi-cable = two conductors in two cables / speakerShotgun = four cables / speakerI've tried all of them. If your speakers are truley bi-wireable... 
Near field listening and speaker placement
Hello. I listen in near field. I have a very small listening room, 9' x 12'. I have a pair of Mirage MRM-1 Reference Monitors. I played with placement for weeks. What sounded best was the factory prescribed "rule of thirds." Listening position is ... 
A great SS preamp with separate power supply
Snook2,Have you compared the Aloia PST 11.01i to the CAT Ultimate. I ask because I'm trying to find a remote capable ss pre with the same sonics as the Ultimate.Erik 
Any experience with Northcreek crossover for B&W?
I know two Matrix 801 sIII owner's using the North Creek crossover. They both seem very pleased with the results. 
Average age of audiophiles
I have been into listening all my life. I decided to get serious and dove into this sport about 6 years ago. Still learning to swim. Currently 32 and rising. 
Good innterconnects and speaker cables with REGA
I use a pair of Harmonic Technology Truthlinks between my Planet (pre 2000) and linestage. Very pleasing sonics. Less glare from bad recordings.Erik 
Audio Artistry Beethoven - anybody has heard?
I have a buddy running the Beethoven's. For listening, he runs an SME 30 with Klyne phonostage, Theta Gen Va DAC with Jade transport, Sutherlund pre, BEL monoblocks (6 of them to tri-amp the beethovens), and some electronic room correction device ...