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Fan on Amp Unbeatable
I've used laptop coolers to set the equipment on. Mine had funky lights which were promptly disabled. I think they had adjustable speeds also. 
This Schitt is totally refreshing in the world of high end audio!
I modded my Schitt. I replaced the Wima coupling caps (4) with Jantzen Audio 2.2uF 800V Z-Superior Capacitors in my Freya. NOS Sylvanias helped a lot. Not broken in yet but it sounds very sweet if that makes sense. 
Alert, Warning, and Caution about Modified Components
I stand corrected. 
Alert, Warning, and Caution about Modified Components
@rodman99999 Wordbook, wordfinder and of course the ever popular synonym dictionary/lexicon.I found three alternate names for thesaurus. Coincidence? I think not.  
Alert, Warning, and Caution about Modified Components
Just put my thesaurus in the trash.Who needs one with this thread? 
Speaker wire... Diy?
What about chemically-affected listeners? 
Atma-Sphere, Ralph Karsten
A while back Ralph was gracious enough to post an earlier M-60 amplifier design on diyaudio.com. Based on his design I built a set of monoblocks.I added a couple power tubes and some other things but they sound wonderful. Very innovative circuitry... 
This Schitt is totally refreshing in the world of high end audio!
@celander Do you recall which speakers they were using at the show?It's my opinion that the name got the company the initial recognition necessary in a very crowded and sometimes confusing market.They have however continued to grow and excel with ... 
Pop-up spam is making this site unusable.
" This place is lighting up like a Christmas tree."You may want to put the mounting bolts back in your transformers and outlet covers to stop that. 
Identify a Resistor in an Audio Research PH3
No need to completely remove. Just take one end loose and measure.  
Vibratory or Not?
geoffkait, " can I suggest amending your post to say something to the effect that the size of the brain determines what individuals hear? "I cannot agree more. It's a well known fact that birds of prey have amazing hearing using a brain the si... 
Vibratory or Not?
@ glupsonI'm  afraid you've left out a key piece of the puzzle.The size and shape of the individuals ears.Some (although not as aesthetically pleasing as others) are far more efficient at receiving the sound waves and extraneous vibrations.This co... 
Vibratory or Not?
I hear tell the ancient Romans used a pig bladder for their turntables. 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
@mechans Mine have the D130 (15") woofer with the bullet tweeter and N2400 x-overs.I did the work myself. Found a crossover diagram online with the parts values. Parts express has all you need. You could also use mundorf or other exotic parts if d... 
This Schitt is totally refreshing in the world of high end audio!
+1 georgehifi