dekay

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Has anyone experianced Synesthesia?
No, but then I do not consume Dos Equis. 
Two pots
If the amplifier has a non-stepped Alps type volume pot, then turn it up to the max and and use the preamplifiers volume pot as needed.If the amplifier has a stepped and/or other after market pot you need to specify exactly what it is. 
Amp with a mind of it's own...
Kublakhan post of past... 
Amp with a mind of it's own...
Are you by any chance the offspring of Kublakhan? 
Need tube 101 info
As your current tubes are not up to snuff purchase a complete retube kit for $90 online (thetubestore) in order that you will have a basis for comparison once you start experimenting with more exotic tubes. 
Phono Preamp Advice
Considering that you can currently purchase a new Rega Brio 3 for $500 (meaning that the used ones will now sell for $300, or so) keep the Brio 3 as a backup main amp and use it as a phono preamp while doing so.If you switch from an AT pickup, to ... 
HELP Can't remember the name of a product
Google "statmat for sale cd" and you will find Statmat II for $14.95.It may help with the DVD player (if not it's good for CD's). 
HELP Can't remember the name of a product
I used Statmat, which was a thin floppy black disc (looked like mylar). The distributor (Canadian I think for North America @ the time) may have had "aural" in the name.Retail was $40US.Audioprism had a Black model out, but it would have been well... 
Why does your turntable sound the way it does.
Because it's in the closet. 
Unique Acoustics - Antique
Pretend to buy them and then post a review? 
Best songs played by non-author artists...
One of my favorites (have it on a 10" EP):"Ode to Billie Joe" - Phranc 
How many with analog rigs only?
I now listen to wax cylinders (nothing but wax cylinders for me). 
Best finger food for audiophile listening
I usually serve mana, but my mana maker is currently in the process of being upgraded to the SE version. 
Can any one help identify my speakers
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Tube mixing
That would be far-sighted (near-sighted means one sees well near)?