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Record Cleaning Machines: Hannl or Typhoon
Years ago I had the original Keith Monks RCM and it was a horror to use, so after all these years I still have an aversion to using a machine that uses threads. 
Need some advice on flatening wrapped records.
I agree with Herman. I have been using this method for years. If you don't want to use the oven, a hair dryer as suggested or a heat lamp will work 
How to explain our obsessions to the uninitiated?
Save your breath. I have tried this many times and their eyes glaze over. Friends and relatives come over and they ask me to play something. I used to try to be accomodating and ask what type of music they like. After putting it on they listened f... 
PC: Synergistic Tesla, Lessloss, Transparent MM
I agree with Bhoage. Just received the discounted PC and hooked it up to my CDP. The difference was immediately noticeable. Was it better or just different? Well, whenever I hook up new equipment I have my wife, who is not interested in my hobby l... 
Has anybody compared Lessloss and Shunyata pcs
I can't answer your question but I just took advantage of the promotional price for the Lessloss. When I hooked it up to my CDP (AA Prima) there was a noticeable improvement. Usually I think improvements are psychological but my wife who puts up w... 
How well do you know your merlins?
Hi Pedrillo: What tweaks did you do? 
To biwire or not to biwire, that is the question??
This will really confuse you more. I have Merlin VSM speakers and used to biwire them. Then I just used single wire and very good jumpers and prefer this setup. 
Bill Firebaugh: How to contact?
Just received a response to my e-mail to George at Stanalog. He says the website will be up and running soon. That's good news. 
Merlin VSM-MXe Review
Great review. I agree with you on the sound aspects of the Merlins but am unfamiliar with any of your electronics. I am using the Joule LAP-150 MkII preamp and the Joule Grand Marquis VZN-160 monoblocks and am thrilled with the performance. I just... 
Power amps for Quad electrostatics 2905
Tubes are the way to go. In the old days the dream setup was Quads with a Futterman amp. I think any good OTL amp would make the Quads sing. 
Bill Firebaugh: How to contact?
To hifiharv: I just went to the Well Tempered page and the pricelist is still "under construction". Can't find any prices listed. Don 
Bill Firebaugh: How to contact?
Thanks for the responses. Don 
Stanalog/Sugden gone from US?
Does anyone know how to reach Bill Firebaugh, the inventor of the Well Tempered? Maybe he can tell us who will support our turntables 
HDMI Cable Questions
Save your money. You can get very good HDMI cables from HDTVSupply.com, Monoprice.com or Blue Jeans cable. 
Silliest audiophile equipment of all time?
How about the Tice clock?