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carlsbad2: Yes, I received your PM this morning. DeKay    
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Here for a test.   DeKay  
Question on Speaker Placement
First try aiming the speaker with the "open background" more directly towards the listening position (than the other speaker). If this sounds better then experiment with the various/slight angles. Then try the 13' spacing.   DeKay  
Thorens TD-1601 height with cover raised
Yes, depends upon the distance from the top of the tonearm to the cover (couldn't find any good pics of this).   DeKay  
Thorens TD-1601 height with cover raised
A bit less than 22" per the specs (H + D). https://www.thorens.com/images/downloads/datenblatt/englisch/TD1601.pdf   DeKay  
Any regrets in selling gear?
Decooney: I've only used an Audion Silver Night 300B DH/SET, an Audion single ended EL34 amp, and early Decware single ended amp  and a few vintage single ended EL84 amps @ home. I keep planning to go with a simple SS setup with more traditional... 
Any regrets in selling gear?
Decooney: I have  Bottlehead Paramours  paired with vintage Elac S517 wide band drivers in Acousticraft cabinets.   DeKay    
Any regrets in selling gear?
A few items that are pricy to replace now (some would require refurbishing). Roger's LS3/5a's purchased in 1978 for $500 + the cost ($130 ?) of a 1-way plane ticket from London to LAX for an X-Girlfriend. Nakamichi 700ZXE that I paid $75 for in ... 
Having a Flashback Friday - Airplane Induced
These 2 (from 1971) are still rambling around inside my head. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTUsFm0BAu8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTMH9V9OLdg   DeKay  
the saga finding enough working survivor Allison acoustics speakers ! for 11.2 HT system
Jond: You're welcome. I'm in therapy recovering repressed memories. Ask away and I'll include the query in my next session!!!   DeKay    
the saga finding enough working survivor Allison acoustics speakers ! for 11.2 HT system
QuickJack: I can dig it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90cB9qeNajs   DeKay  
the saga finding enough working survivor Allison acoustics speakers ! for 11.2 HT system
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Looking for a CD Player
If you decide that you don't require SACD take a look at this Rotel. I try to keep up on what's fairly new/good as my CAL deck is pushing 25 years now. The Rotel is around $1500-$1600 with tax. https://www.rotel.com/product/rcd-1572mkii   DeK... 
How to bias a tube amp with a Multimeter
Do you have a "low" MV setting on the meter? Maybe around 200? If so try that.   DeKay  
Audible Illusions Modulus 3A troubles
Return it if it was offered as a properly working unit. DeKay