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Small form factor integrateds
How much power do you need? Tubes considered, now or future? Desktop, maybe not tubes. Efficient speakers will help you keep any amp small.I have a small 10 wpc tube integrated, Luxman SQ-N150 in my office, far enough away so the heat is not probl... 
L-Pads. Speakers Awful Without Them, New Ones Ordered
fiesta75, please don't refrain from commenting, that would be a loss. I certainly did not mean to be negative, I just wondered, because it's old and long, and your comment is succinct.I'm glad you commented, I just wanted you to see some of the ... 
L-Pads. Speakers Awful Without Them, New Ones Ordered
fiesta,did you read this whole thing, or just respond to my recent post?Ideally resistors are 'better', but in practice, I'll settle on quality L-Pads for their flexibility.modern makers are not offering any methods to adapt to the unknown space t... 
HELP NEEDED Does anybody know how to get an Oppo 105 to lock onto DVD-A?
I'm 73 next week you old dog, you can do this, if you care to.  
What does a uncentered speaker sound like if you refoam and don't get the cone centered.
1st time I paid a pro. got em home, one coil rubbed, he re-did them.1st time I did them, they were still downward firing. done, reinstalled, great, then, randomly, what's that little noise??eventually, inside, found one of the staples holding the ... 
What does a uncentered speaker sound like if you refoam and don't get the cone centered.
1st set of woofer/coils I replaced, a thin sheet of plastic went into the gap with the coil, centering it (like the paper plate mentioned, After surround glue is dry, simply remove it. https://reconekits.com/2nd time, supplier’s method: simply pum... 
Speaker Road Trip
I have a room similar to yours, 14 x 24, 8’ ceilinghttps://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9511Been here for 43 years, had a few different speakers here. My favorite speakers are my current vintage horn tweeter, horn midrange, 15" woofer. (see photo ... 
HELP NEEDED Does anybody know how to get an Oppo 105 to lock onto DVD-A?
you need to move it to a screen to see the menu, and internet. restore defaults, then update via internet.now menu dive, download the manual ... 
Stacking Components
take a look at my system herehttps://systems.audiogon.com/systems/9511the Cayin Tube Amp sits on a glass top of a ventilated stand/surround I designed and built to surround McIntosh Tube Preamps like my old mx110z which has 17 small tubes as it is... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
did I forget to mention, my birthday is 8-12-48, and people ask me what i want: I'm ready with answers! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
FLAMENCO REVOLUTION ~ LYRICHORD LP ~ ESTRELLA MORENA saving for a listen with friends this coming Sunday 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Lil Armstrong, Louis's wife, havent played it yet LIL HARDIN ARMSTRONG & HER ORCHESTRA ~ RIVERSIDE ORIG 1961 ~ MONO IN SHRINK LP  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
FADOS ~ LES PLUS BEAUX ~ PORTUGAL ~ IMPORT LP wanted to contrast traditional FADO with the modern FADO CD I boughthttps://www.discogs.com/Mariza-Fado-Em-Mim/master/457921 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
RAVI SHANKAR MEHUHIN ~ WEST MEETS EAST ALBUM 2 ~ LP so good I bought a second copy for my friend's bday 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
did I mention Blue Nile? Linn's 1st LP, I found a used/new one, terrific condition, now my old original issue will re-appearhttps://www.discogs.com/The-Blue-Nile-A-Walk-Across-The-Rooftops/master/35779