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Sony SCD1 vs. Mark Lev 37 as transports
How about keeping to the question. Does anyone have experience with comparing the Sony SCD1 with the Lev 37 as transports???????? 
Tube Tester
I have an extra one I'm not using. It tests 4,5,6,7 pin large, regular and miniature, octal, loctal, 9-pin miniature tubes, nuvistors and pilot lamps. It checks: emission, open or shorted tube elements, Cathode-to-filiment leakage, and a GAS test.... 
DLP Rear Projection HDTV ???
DLP IS sharper since there is no convergence to set! The brightness & contrast ratio can also be superior. The only major draw back besides price is the blackness level. If you can get over missing a "few" gray scales, DLP is the way to go esp... 
Speakers For Fisher 500C
Find some JBL Century 100's. You'll be in heaven!! 
Cones/Bearings for CD player
Stay afloat during earthquakes?? I think I'd be more worried about getting killed by falling objects!!!! As far as draining off vibrations you're correct. The best way to completely isolate would be to float only the actual laser and motor spindle... 
Cones/Bearings for CD player
Don't mess with all the cones, roller balls, and other BS.I built magnetic levitation pods and they kick ass! The only contact with earth (besides a small amount of side pressure) would be from the cables that connect to the cd player. This kills ... 
Even "Cheap" CD-RW work in Sony 9000ES
Abstract7,Since I've found two different brands of CD-RW's, it may be your HP burner. The HP CD writer is a Model 9300. 
CD-RW works on Sony 9000ES
I'll try to get over to Best Buy this weekend and buy several different brands of CD-RW's and try them all to see which ones my Sony 9000ES can read and I will report back to everyone that cares. 
CD-RW works on Sony 9000ES
I also have an HP CD writer Plus (9300 series) that I use to burn the CD-RW's that read and play great in my Sony 9000ES, so maybe the difference IS in our 9000ES's. 
CD-RW works on Sony 9000ES
I just bought my Sony 9000ES, maybe mine has some updated software that allows it to read the RW's. 
CD-RW works on Sony 9000ES
I bought them in a 5-pack for about $6. 
ElectrostatsPlaner/Ribbon s Vs Cone driv
Check out Manger USA. They have a new design for the low-mids-high range 200-32,000Hz (The extreme LF 20-200 is handeled by two 10" woofers. The sound is so open you might want to consider this new design. 
Best Indoor FM Antenna
I have both the Magnum ST-2 and use the Fanfare FM-2G. With the FM-2G I get a little better signal gain. They are both good and cost about the same new ($85). Both of mine are used indoor, I didn't want to tempt lightning. 
Electrostatic or Dynamic
Why not get the best of BOTH worlds. I think I may have the answer to your problem. At the last CES show I heard a speaker that sounded as open and transparent as an electrostatic panel, the drive and bass of a great dynamic speaker. I listened to... 
BAT VK-5i or VK30 ??
There is NO contest, the VK5i is a much better sounding preamp, I've had both. The VK5i is a sleeper bargain. You should be able to find one on Audiogon for around $1700-$1900 depending on age and the build quality is EXCELLENT!