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Article: "Do Blind Listening Tests Work? My Sessions with the Colorado Audio Society"
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repair restore classe ca300
Have you read this thread? https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/classe-ca-300.305191/   DeKay  
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
Do you "treat" the 6 1/2' ceiling in any way? I'm out on speakers in your price range, but  recall dealing unsuccessfully with a low ceiling ages ago (in the early 70's).   DeKay  
What is a good all around high quality speaker to purchase?
I suggest that you list your complete system, including the room dimensions, your budget, your musical tastes and your typical/desired SPL's.   DeKay    
SimAudio Moon - Impossible to get a hold of for support?
mahgister: "Tarifs war in this actual world means war... By the way...i am too old to be enlisted by force..." ???   DeKay  
Reinforcing delicate 1941 speaker cones.
You might research this, though it most/ALL likely will alter the sound somewhat (see link). Do you have backlight showing through folds/ridges on the cone (I'm experiencing this on my favorite pair of vintage paper cone drivers and I will probab... 
SimAudio Moon - Impossible to get a hold of for support?
SkyPunk?   DeKay  
SimAudio Moon - Impossible to get a hold of for support?
Same with cell phone (#9 = English).   DeKay  
SimAudio Moon - Impossible to get a hold of for support?
Yes, and I called from a landline phone. Just tried it with my cell and when I entered #9 I heard the words "Paul est mort" softly spoken (just kidding). I will try it with a cell to see if it makes a difference (not many people have landlines a... 
Speaker repair in Sacramento ?
If you have not already - read this A’Gon thread on the 17.5's. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/silverline-sr17-5-crossover-modifications   DeKay  
SimAudio Moon - Impossible to get a hold of for support?
I called the afternoon and #9 was English.   DeKay  
Band/artist documentaries.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVsQLlk-T0s   DeKay  
Tube rolling signal tubes on Audio Research I/50
Look for dimpled disc getter 6dj8's/ECC88's from Mullard Mitchum (sp?) or Blackburn plants (by far the FATTEST sounding 6922 type that I am aware of) with a nod toward Blackburn. These are later production tubes (late 60's into the very early 70'... 
Rega reference belt disappointment
Armor All is crap, and this has been common knowledge for decades.   DeKay  
Rega reference belt disappointment
Run in the belt for 50 hours and then repeat you method of measurement .   DeKay