elwood

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European Speaker Price Increase
Probably so, but still on a case by case audition. Makes one think about the cause of the dollars decline and its political fix doesn't it. 
Quality 5.1 receiver needed
Check out the new Denon models. Also audioholics.com has a lot of information for you to consider. 
Tube pre-amps with Home Theater bypass...
Hey! I'm in Alaska too Southeast MY First Sound has a video setting and may be the ticket for you. They are made in Puget Sound so you may be able to visit the factory. Send me am e-mail with phone # if you would like to chat and maybe meet up. Geo. 
building zobels
Just did a Google search for zobel networks. There is a wealth of information there. 
DTS vs Dolby Digital?
Really depends on the attention of the recording/mixing process. All things being equal DTS has a slight edge since the compression algorithims have less loss. In reality buy a processor that does both well and decide for yourself. This is A-B lis... 
Lenco plinth? How big is too big?
be careful about the glue up of the wood. Thick alternating layers of wood can set up internal stresses that may result in warpage. That is why plywood layers are thin. 
D'oh I killed my cartridge...now what?
.Lyra Dorion output is 0.6mV. Have one in transit. Is my first moving coil so not much experience. Call Galen Carol for more information. They were very helpful in my choice. 
Help needed for outdoor stereo with no electricity
how about a simple portable generator for the power for the subwoofer you will need to fill the open soundstage. 
A new phono stage
you should check out the Rogue Stealth unit as well. So new that reviews are still rare. The company started with a SS design, planning to make a tube unit later at a higher price. They liked the SS so much that they scrapped plans for the tubes e... 
Component that stopped the upgrade cycle cold?
Dunlavy SC4A's Speakers have lasting power for me. Before that Martin Logan Aerius did the same for a few years. Also an ISEM amplifier, rare bird from France 100W class A keeps me from longing for other power. Satisfaction is in the listening wit... 
Riddle me this: how is carbon a conductor?
There are a number of forms of carbon each with different physical and electrical characteristics. Think graphite and diamond. Graphite, the most common form is in the form of flat plates that have very different measurements depending on whether ... 
Newbie wants help picking AVR
You should be able to listen to both of them. They each have their own sound. You will like one better than the other. They are both good. Try to use your own speakers. Maybe take them to the dealer to be hooked up for listening or borrow the rece... 
any drummers in the house
Check out the Percussive Arts Society PAS.ORG Every drummer should be a member. The yearly convention should not be missed. What a way to tune up your ears for this hobby. 
Where R U?????
Alaskan panhandle. WE really are isolated here on an island. Thank goodness for Audiogon and mail order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Does copper migrate through silver?
Lighten up boys. There is some solid state diffusion that can occur in the copper/silver system but at room temperature I do not think you have enough time to wait for it to cause you a problem. If you continue to be worried, contact your Universi...