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I've a confession to make don't tell my wife
Yep! Points and vibration control can do wonders for speakers, stands (including audio and speaker) and components. 
What are OA2 tubes and why are there more gear
UHHHH!!!! I had one 0A2-tube break, and both channels continued to work however it did not sound as good as usual.I wondered why I started to lose my hair! 
equipment interface to rack tweaks
I would try brass audiopoints under my equipment. If you're concerned about marring the polycrystal use the audio disk under the point. If you don't care for them then return them for a refund. 
Cowboy Junkies
Luckily, we all don't care for the same. 
What are OA2 tubes and why are there more gear
My knowledge is limited regarding the OA2 tube and I’m sure there are others that read this forum that are much more knowledgeable about tubes then myself. I’m responding because I also own a Presence audio preamp. The 0A2 tube serves as some type... 
How to respond to those who say it's not a hobby?
I could be wrong, but it sounds to me like what your wife really means is: I don't think you should spend any more money on audio, we don't need it and I don't understand the expenditure.It would be nice if both of you work and have your own "mad ... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
You have to try "Glen Garioch". Only aged 10 years but a killer. Better than many I have had that are aged longer and cost much more. 
Anyone heard this tube integrated?
I've seen it for sale on Audiogon. A fellow audiophile I emailed with said it sounded very good (for what that's worth). I have not heard it myself. 
Wattgate or Jena outlets?
Sonic_genius,I own over a dozen cryogenically treated outlets of various manufactures and have never had such a problem. Perhaps if the cryogenic process is not followed properly (slowly taking items to the proper temperature and then slowly retur... 
Wattgate or Jena outlets?
Metal Oxide Varistor 
Wattgate or Jena outlets?
What does not survive cryo treatment well are:1) mov's [they cracked] 2) silicone compounds for damping [they shrunk a bit and hardened].3) neoprene rubber [shrank a bit and lost elasticity]. I also have been told that silver mica caps don't do we... 
Wattgate or Jena outlets?
For what ever it's worth; I own the Hubbell 8300 & 5362 non-cryo'd and cryo'd. Once the cryo'd burn in/break in there is no comparison, the cryo'd always win in my tube system and SS system. I've never had a problem with any part being brittle. 
speaker stands on wood floors
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Albertporter only needs 50
Sometimes you have to pay a flat fee and then $/per pound in order to have items cryo'd. Check out details carefully!Hdm is correct; " all cryo is not created equal". 
Albertporter only needs 50
In my experience I have found that if one side is used to the point of break in then the other side sounds good also. I don't understand why it works that way, but it does for me.