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soldering iron
I recently posted this question on audiogon and was given the following excellent advice:the Hako 936.excellent machine 
VPI 16.5 thoughts
Plinko there is a cumulative effect on record cleaning. the record gets cleaner with each cleaning. antistatic devices like zerostat helps. also try different fluids like record research. enjoy. 
VPI 16.5 thoughts
"This had to be the stupidest question I have ever asked."I was looking for the question since I don't beleive there are stupid questions. Maybe some lazy questions or stupid silence. 
VPI 16.5 thoughts
Plinko the only stupid thing here is there is no question. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
barring crash or illness lance will win. if you notice he has been unable to give the yellow jersey away. 
Do you think you need a subwoofer?
yes most people need subwoofer. ironically it should be removed from the system unlees you can truly identify that your source has low frequency information that requires it. your crossover can act as low pass filter. this takes the strain of your... 
Von Schweikert VR4jr
You are right on the mark. I am not saying the von schweikert is the best speaker I ever heard. It does however receive the highest praise I can give a speaker. "it is as good as the components that are driving it."So much so that it readily revea... 
Review: Aesthetix Calypso Line Stage Tube preamp
excellent review. I do not see any disclaimer. I assume you received no discount and have no affliation with the manufacturer or dealer. If I missed it in your review, my apology.gregadd 
Speakers that work with Atma-sphere M60 amps.
ironically,it is my experience that elctrostatics have the transparency, speed, and detail necessary to reveal just how good otls' are. 'stats tend to be ineficient and have wicked impendace curves. once you hear that combination, youll be addicte... 
More output from Analog set up, MC Transformer?
i forgot to mention leaness can also be caused by restricted low bass extension. a sub can help. 
I am asking your opinion as to the best turntable
since you know as much about turntables as I do I'll resist the temptation to name the usual suapects. My Hi Fi + Annual arrived with a gorgeous turntable that is the recipient of their product of the year award. It is a stand alone model much lik... 
More output from Analog set up, MC Transformer?
Insufficient gain in the phono stage can be a major cause of a lean sound.we all want to keep our signal path as simple as possible. I currently use the quicksilver transformer. I have tried to get rid of it by switching to solid state, hybrids, h... 
Sound lab - Eminent Technology - Innersound
go with dynastats and an otl. i think it was a fourier sans parriel. while they tend to be slightly cool they present a haunting sound stage. harry belafonte live at carnegie hall. i could hear someone walk across the stage and pick something up. ... 
Empire Turntables New in Box-Worth Anything?
I beleive there is am a maufacturer who could have any turntable he wants and uses a modified empire. Maybe someone else has run across it an remembers who it is. 
Equipment Set-up Recommendations?
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1007012846for a corner mount look at this installation by fellow audiogoner BWHITE