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Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2005
In our room at the show, Avanti Audio (formerly named Exppressimo Audio) will be showing a couple of their massive tables, including the "Fossil", which will be on demo. They will also be bringing their tricked out arms and some of their other goo... 
Review: Locus Designs Highly Recommended Polestar Power cord
Thanks for the kind words!Rsjm80 is a very careful and skilled listener, and a great person to deal with! Nothing makes us happier than when one of our customers is as pleased with our products as Rsjm80 is--as evidenced by the above review. Makes... 
Has anybody Cryo'd their complete amp-results?
FYI--electrolytic caps, some film caps and MOV's do not like to be cryo'd. Also, the plastic fascias and such can crack even if all the screws are loosened due to the expansion/contraction properties of different materials in close proximity. Some... 
Is there any way to get into tubes for super cheap
Try this gentleman:http://abraxasaudio.home.att.net/quicklist.htmlBuilt to order, under $1000. Saw some of his work at the GPAF, I'm going to order one of the Akido 2A3's soon.Plus, he and his wife are very cool!Regards, Lee 
Has anyone cryo'd a tonearm,or phono cartridge?
Actually, I am cryoing a cartridge this weekend. I've done others before, with mixed results. this time I'm doing a fairly high dollar cart, whereas my earlier experiements were with "backup" carts.I'll report my findings after the cartridge break... 
Review: Cryo Parts Beast Power cord
Hello Htluc, There is an ad for the Beast here on the 'Gon, search for CryoParts or CryoMax and the ad will come up.Regards, Lee 
Review: Cryo Parts Beast Power cord
Thank you! I'm glad you like the Beast. We designed this PC to be world class in performance, but real world in price.Comments like the above mean a lot, as it means we met our goal!And, thanks to you, Rsjm80, it was a pleasure conversing with you... 
Anyone go to the Great Plains Audiofest?
It was a good show, with many good sounding rooms.Wayne's cabinetry was indeed beautiful. Todd from Iconic is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. The guys from Element had a great system as did Abraxas Audio. No bad sound to be found!We were ... 
USPS shipping prices ?
USPS also has a new "flat rate" Priority Mail box that is only $7.70 irrespective of weight. If you print your label online from the USPS web site, the delivery confirmation is free. I use USPS almost exclusively to ship hundreds of packages a mon... 
Breaking into the industry
Asonicyouth, You might try:Harman International--They own a variety of companies including Levinson and Proceed. Well capitalized and they pay well.Just a thought.Regards! 
Great Plains Audio Fest
Albert, I was wondering the same thing. It's the first year for the GPAF, so maybe an oversight. In any event, should be fun.Would have been nice to have you take photos!Regards, Lee 
Great Plains Audio Fest
Correction--Apparently, many of the exhibitors are planning on coming in the morning of the 29th, so I wouldn't plan on everyone being ready until mid-afternoon on the 29th.Regards! 
Great Plains Audio Fest
As far as I understand all three days the rooms will be open from 10am-6pm. At least that's what I'm planning for.Look forward to seeing you there.Regards! 
Great Plains Audio Fest
FYI, a bunch of new photos have been added since Fred's post.Here's the link again:http://www.greatplainsaudiofest.com/photos.htmlRegards! 
Hubbell outlet question
Good catch! Forgot to mention the "H" version.Actually, the "H" after the 8300 is all that needs to be worried about to ensure that you get the unplated brass receptacle. The "I", or "W", or whatever letter specifies the color of the receptacle. S...