czarivey

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Vandy 3A and "Signature"
Changing model names brings more business. 
Audio cabinet or rack for Audio Research Ref 150
I would not use enclosed cabinet for tube amp. 
Goodbye paypal!
Another good practice is to have multiple paypal accounts. Since you can get multiple prepaid cards, you can open multiple accounts. Once funds accepted, move them away ASAP with "send to friends and family" option.If there's a trouble with paypal... 
Calling All Analog Gurus! What to do about my vintage Signet TK7LCa?
Assuming your stylus is OK, remove stylus and check if there's gunk where stylus connects to the magnets and clean it with alcohol. You can also dip your cartridge in alcohol bath.I use microscope to ID the shape of stylus or you can download magn... 
tube monoblocks and preamp recommendations
There's not only Horn Mono. There are more powerful amps there.Their line preamp is $995 and pair of their Mono 120 is $3995. If you need full function preamp, you can get used Audible Illusions Mod 3A used with phonostage.'Quickies' can also be s... 
What is Technics thinking?
Pryso,Kimber cables had only affordable choices till fairly recent where they've tasted the smell of high-end 'upgrades' and designed their high-priced line of products. Same happened with AudioQuest, WireWorld and Tara Labs.The component manufact... 
Inna gadda da Vida long version
Thrift stores sometimes have it on vinyl. 
A Paypal Offer - Is This Secure?
Agreed with Buconero17.SECURE YOUR FUNDS IMMEDIATELY after they clear.Make sure to use prepaid debit card instead of your credit card or bank.You can't get less than zero balance on your prepaid debit card.That's the trick. 
Which Deoxit...?
Sometimes on lower quality equipment I use CRC. It’s available at Lowes home centers $3.xx 
Which Deoxit...?
I use D5 for electrical parts and F5 for mechanical parts. For XLR pins I use extra spin-brush dremmel tool.  
American Made Audio Unveils New Site For Made in USA Components
Got another one:Bruce Springsteen -- definitely "Made In The U.S.A a a!" 
American Made Audio Unveils New Site For Made in USA Components
danielinvermont3 posts06-25-2016 5:46amGreat idea, but where is American audio legend Mark Levinson? Madrigal Labs isn't anymore Mark Levinson. 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
Check this outhttp://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=963125&gclid=Cj0KEQjwncO7BRC06snzrdSJ...=...and don't loose your mind anymore. 
Recommendations for IC and speaker cable
Geoff,IC whatcha mean. 
Hunting for 1st pressings
Club pressings started in early or mid-80's. Not all of them suck. Came across good and terrible ones.As an example, if anyone will have a first experience of RCA club pressings of Ziggy Stardust, one will never again would want to listen to David...