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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    
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... 
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  
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  
What do you do when the music’s not speaking to you?
Newbee: I have always "preferred" reading paper books to music though listening  to Quadrophenia with a Migraine comes pretty damned close.   DeKay  
Dual 1219 Tonearm pivit needed
I don't know if he is still active but you might try contacting...  https://fixmydual.com/about-us/   DeKay  
Should I buy another flat screen now while they are still relatively cheap?
I have declining vision (as you mentioned of yourself) and my advice is to purchase a good/better unit now (keep the old functioning one as a backup). DeKay  
BW 803 D2 // Diamond Tweeter
Now that you have the part # keep an eye out (one sold on eBay yesterday). You might also use HiFiShark to search as it covers lots of websites (including this one).   DeKay  
BW 803 D2 // Diamond Tweeter
I was able to place item (HF00980) in the cart, but did not research the company.   DeKay