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garypennstate

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Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
Tannoy Cheviots $6500  
Old Amps that can still Kick Butt
Threshold S/450e 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
Wicked Game by Chris Isaak 
Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members!
Room and speaker setup. If you need help with this get Paul McGowan's book 'The Audiophiles Guide' and /or Jim Smith's book or CD set 'Get Better Sound'. 
How old are you?
69 and still learning 
Amp repair cost — is this right?
Had several amps recapped and re-biased by a qualified technician. The price quoted is within reason. 
Do any still use an older high end tuner from the past?....
Sansui TU 717 
Seeking help finding the weak link(s) in my system and offering suggestions please.
Buy Jim Smiths' book and DVD's "Get Better Sound". Around $45 for both. 
Best speakers 5k 10 k
Tannoy Cheviot 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Verastarr 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
Threshold S/450e 
Shocked removed spikes, used blue tack, what other non spike footer
After spending countless hours listening and experimenting with various feet/footers the stock spikes my Tannoy Cheviot's came with sitting on Herbies sitting on a hardwood floor won hands down. 
Drink of choice for serious listening?
Cold beer. 
If you could just pick one instrument that you think sounds best on your speakers
Acoustic guitar. 
PS Audio AC Regenerators
Update. Although I've read many rave reviews about the P20 and really wanted it, at $10,000 it was a bit out of my price range. I went ahead and bought the Equi=Tech Q2 balanced power conditioner for $4300 and also had an electrician come in and i...