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What happened to Ei?
EI stopped production around July/August of 2006 as best I can tell. The plant was not bombed in a NATO, or any other, action according to people on the net who live in and/or visit the area. I've read that it was destroyed, partialy destroyed and... 
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
What about the Bentley Speed 8? 
A higher level than Mullard in tube quality?
Just a note...XF1 & XF2 codes have nothing to do with Mullard 6922's.XF1/XF2/XF3/XF4 codes were used on different versions of the EL34 tube (a portion of which were manufactured in the Mullard Blackburn plant, as well as plants in Holland/Japa... 
One's trash is someone else's treasure
Yes, even a caveman can do it. 
bands you truly miss
By far, George Gobel and the Naught-so Notty-boys. 
What song is your fav.Emmylou cut???
Don't have a favororite as I like lots of her stuff, but I often listen to Gram Parsons "Grievous Angel" album on which she performs. 
Cables that cost more than the speakers?
Drubin:Click on Aint's moniker and then his/her ad for bunker down bulk cable. 
Ah Njoe Tjoeb 4000
3 Eh? My, aren't you the glutton for punishment. 
Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose?
I like two-button suits, dark meat and romantic walks to/from the 7-11.Wife (14)Audio (30 something) 
oil change t/t
Because one if the automotive oils being hyped for TT use destroyed a low mileage/excellent condition Citroen engine (per my Citroen trained mechanic). The oil manufacturer eventually admitted their product was not suitable for the engine, though ... 
oil change t/t
If you are in the USA contact Sounds of Silence:http://www.soundsofsilence.com/Ask them how to clean the well/stacked ball bearings and what type/quantity of oil to use.You will need to clean the well, and clean/inspect the ball bearings anyway (m... 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
Jane Birkin, "I Love You", by a long shot. 
Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat?
"Nun". 
First song to "Blow You Away"...
"Ghost Riders in the Sky", and it's still one of my favorites. 
Audiophile Boom Box?
Reubent:I've read the spec's you mentioned, but forget the model #.There were 2-3, maybe more, models housed in what seems to be the same case as the SD-EX111.I purchased extras, spares for my parents and our unit, but the ones in use have been co...