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Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection
Not sure who is around anymore with experience fixing those. You could try contacting Dale Harder. He may be able to provide insight. Ohm would provide very good sounding upgrades for the Fs but not repair for the original design which is differen... 
Some love for the Benchmark HPA4/LA4
I’ve not seen or heard one yet but definitely a product of interest to me.Currently running Audio Research sp16 preamp in one system and a Bel Canto c5i integrated in another. Noise is not an issue in either case. 
Tekton & Zu: similarities?
No.  
Put that in your pipe(s) and smoke it
I voted this morning.  Felt good! 
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
Oops right in addition to the Ohm Walsh since 1982 there is my Linn Axis since 1986. 
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
Ohm Walsh speaker owner since 1982. Two pair currently.   
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
I didn’t say Collins over Gabriel.   Only that Gabriel was replaced and the group went on to even greater fame works against Gabriel as Genesis MVP.  MVPs are not easily replaced.  In fact when Collins left and they gave Ray Wilson, a fine vocalis... 
Does anyone do off-axis listening as well as Magicos?
It is Forte of Ohm Walsh.  
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
How about 10000 Maniacs without Natalie Merchant? One of my favorite vocalists.Or even “Sixpence None the Richer” without Leigh Nash? 
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
Ian Anderson was/is Jethro Tull for sure but he faced stiff competition in his day for MVP honors.  
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
Freddie Mercury 1975-1981.  
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
Maybe we should do this like the pros and break it down by year. So many worthy candidates! How many years can we cover?For my David Byrne vote I would designate that from 1977-1985.  A pretty good run! 
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The Talking Heads were very quirky and  unique in their day in addition to being a great band and ultimately were very successful commercially as well.   David Byrne was the very unique X factor that made them stick out from other bands of the day... 
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The Smiths are on my list of groups I need  to listen to more.  
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
I’m a Gillan fan and he helped get DP to their highest place but DP fared well with other singers over the years.