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Inexpensive Integrated for GMA Europas
The Norh SE9 is an SE (single ended) design, not SET (single ended triode). Other than that... 
What's the general concensus on Wavac amps?
Mr. Peabody and his Wavac machine were always a joy to behold (right up there with the Boris & Natashia segments). 
issue of speaker stands
Check out the following address for a nice selection that can be purchased online.http://audioadvisor.com/store/categorylisting.asp?hdnCat=Speaker+Stands&sel=1&CategoryID=55If you think you may eventually use them for two channel main spea... 
Sistrum or Neuance or...?
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Sistrum or Neuance or...?
TWL:Don't see anything wrong with industry announcements. Think they are even allowed @ AA. Otherwise, many people wouldn't be aware of Jack.As you notified everyone (in a timely manner) of your industry interests, you've always been square in my ... 
Sistrum or Neuance or...?
Lrsky:Guess seeing brown all the time has gotten the best of you.You are the one with "something" stuck, and it certainly isn't your finger. 
Maggie's and cats
Assuming that you have two cat carriers (used to transport the cats to/from the Vet) try placing one near each speaker.Our cats shy away from the carriers.Sticky tape completely covering the floor area around the speakers would seem to be effectiv... 
Sistrum or Neuance or...?
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Sytrofoam peanuts and EVIL and worthless
R-Tech solid foam sheeting available @ Home Depot (approx. $8 for 1" x 4' 8' sheet) is a good material to use for heavier gear.I use peanuts for tubes (much prefer them to bubble wrap) and to fill package voids on delicate items (both light/heavy)... 
A “Tuned” power cord, Huh?
All/most reputable components are "voiced". "Tune"/"voice" would seem to mean the same. 
How do you clean your type of stylus?
I zap mine with a Cybersonic toothbrush once a week (use a stylus brush otherwise before/after play). The ultrasonic toothbrush @ $180 (on sale) was not purchased with stylus cleaning in mind, but it works well and takes but a second.Oddly enough ... 
A difficult LP reproduction question
Don't be a spoil sport Albert. Your wife may just be interested in an old/nice Victrola cabinet (perhaps enough to ask that you replace the rest of the setup with it:-). 
A difficult LP reproduction question
Albert:Will you be listening to the 78's in true mono? Probably too late now, but I'd put together a separate vintage tube mono system on the cheap (it could even be an early stereo amp with a mono switch).Amps of the appropriate vintage will have... 
What was your first music that you paid for?
Funny Ray:A more than decent local musician left my home town of Des Moines to play with the "Archies" cartoon/45 stuff. No way I'll ever remember his name though after all these years. 
Breakthrough Evidence of the Beatle's Genius?
Looks like you are the only rude dipshit so far. I've raised both.