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Reel to Reel Tape Decks
So wha' kinda baby toy you'd like?Something that plays 1/4" stereo(4trk) with two heads and two sides or something professional 1/2" or even 1" that plays only on one side?The thicker the tape and the less tracks the better the recording and playb... 
Can I repair speaker foam?
First find out how much is the whole driver or speaker.Maybe it's not worth to put effort towards there man! 
What outlet should I choose.....
Lak,Oy Vey!!! 
Stand alone tweeters
The main task of stand-alone tweeters are somewhat similar to subwoofers but at the different end of sonic range of freequencies.the cut-off point of supertweeter limits the visible spectrum of the main one thus bringing more defined and flat resp... 
Kits - How to Get Started
before you go for expensive tube kits you should check on velleman ones that would cost you in the $50 range.they utilise simple preamps, balanced line converters, phono boards, input selectors, remote volume pots with the descent sound quality. 
Best Brandenburg Concerto recording CD
I'd also pick-up a "listening bed"...:-) 
Pantode and Tetrode What is the difference?
Tetrode has two grids andPenthode has three gridsIf all grids are shorted than the bulb works the same as triode. If not than each grid can be used as an extra gain stage to amplify the voltage. If grids have different polarity but the same offset... 
B&W N803 or Signature 805?
For me it's realy hard to imagin how to outperform Grand Pianos with B&W N803 or S805, but in comparison between N803 and 805 I liked better the monitors. Monitors beat with presentation, tightness and imaging. 
So...What do you listen to in your car?
1010Wins news, WBGO 88.3FM, WFMU free-form radiostation 91.1, WFUV 90.7. Used to listen to K-Rock with H.Stern a lot and now thinking of getting my XM back for more dirty humor... 
setting the azimuth
If you go thru turntablebasics.com they have mirror alignment protractor where you can see angle more presicely including certainly azimuth. 
alternated method for storing compact discs
changing mechanizms in cd-changers isn't perfect and might scratch cds. 
alternated method for storing compact discs
Bigbucks5,I kinda like your approach but there's one little problem:Most of these mega CD-changing mechanizms scratch and damage CDs during flips. 
sensitivity
Audiophile Music Teacher should not only teach music but the way it's being played through the system. 
solid state power amps, golden oldies
Nikko amps, AudioResearch D100,Nakamichi PA100... 
1st, most memorable recording...
Chris Rea album "Road To Hell" I love all songs from this album and the way they're recorded.