kinsekd

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Aquariums and Audio Equipment
There is a very good reason I keep my aquariums (fresh and salt)in a separate room from my stereo. As you mention, there is a potential problem with electrical interference. You don't want them on the same circuits. While the evaporation does help... 
Albertporter only needs 50
Thanks a lot Albert. I can't wait to try them out. 
Helpful Hint When Cleaning Records
Mine has the foam mat. Cleaning as you described would do nothing more than create a big mess. That's why I turned to the solution I did. 
Where are you at on the curve?...
I keep telling myself I am nearing the end. But then I keep finding just one more thing I want. I suppose it's like the age old conundrum of walking halfway to the wall each time. Getting closer, but never reaching.I will say that Audiogon has bee... 
Satellite or CATV?
There is no comparison between Comcast and Directv. Comcast blows. And to add insult to injury, they are more expensive. I was never so happy as the day Directv started carrying all my local channels including WB and UPN. (Except maybe when they c... 
New to tubes-how to handle? By the glass or base?
I agree with Jfrech. The only thing I do differently - and admittedly I'm a little AR about this - I don surgical gloves when handling the tubes. This sounds a bit extreme, but everyone's hands, no matter how clean, can leave behind an oily residu... 
A Little Hypocrisy?
I can't tell you how enlightening it has been to read all the posts. Tok20000, you in particular appealed to the accountant in me. In my humble opinion, it's all about the value. When we part with hard earned dollars for a coveted piece of equipme... 
SACD - Just Starting Out
Thanks guys.You've helped me sort out some rules and given me some great ideas.1) I will not keep buying the same old stuff I've bought 3 or 4 times already2) I will try out new artists/ideas3) I will not pay more than $20 for a single SACD. (Mayb... 
What do you currently own that was bought on 'Gon?
Preamp - Audio Research LS 25 Mk IIPower Amp - Audio Research VT 100 MkIIICD Player - Audio Research CD 2Power Amp - Krell KSA 200SSubwoofer - REL StormPS Audio Ultimate Outlets (2)PS Audio 300Richard Gray Power Outlets (2)Several LP'sOf course, t... 
Albertporter only needs 50
Since you called for a vote, I would vote for November 15. That gives everyone a little over a month to get their payment to you and to work out logistics. 
Why Put Up With "Wife Approval Factor"?
Ultrakaz, I loved your response! Under your logic, my wife must adore me because she lets me get away with murder, decor wise. 
Albertporter only needs 50
Albert,I would like to purchase 4. Thanks for doing this. Let me know about payment arrangements. 
Preamps with variable gain... pros and cons?
I have an Audio Research LS 25. It has gain adjustable in 3 increments - 6dB, 12 dB, and 18dB. This works great for me because the 12 dB setting is perfect for cd, while the 18 dB setting is great with phono. 
Hurricane sounds - very dynamic but bad
Best of luck to you. My brother in law and his family live in LaFayette, LA as well.He's my only hi fi buddy in the family. 
New transport
Follow-upI finally found the other article I was looking for. Check out http://www.stereophile.com/shownews.cgi?1453for a discussion on the Onkyo as well as the new Teac and Yamaha universal players.