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Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End
One comment about speakers portraying "the size" of the instruments right.Folkfreak writes: "Take Dire Straits Telegraph Road -- on every other speaker I've had the drums are overpowering, oversized, and very impressive. On the Q3s they're just th... 
Covering RPG Skyline with fabric
Thank you guys. Just a comment about covering them with fabric. If I were to do it, I would simply make a flat fabric screen in front of the panel, kind of like speaker grill. 
Covering RPG Skyline with fabric
What kind of paint would you use? Latex? I know, that spray paint is not suitable, it can damage the panel. 
Covering RPG Skyline with fabric
I need to do it for purely aesthetic reason.They are pure white, and my front wall is painted in fairly dark burgundy color.To paint Skylines?- too much work and messy, that's why covering them with fabric seems like an option 
Nagra plp versus CAT ultimate mk 2
Very interested in your review. I used to have Nagra PL-P in my system, and now in a position to look for a new preamp. 
Coincident Frankenstein SET and Avantgarde
In-shore,I used to have Doshi preamp. Heard Jhor at the show.I feel Doshi products are little overpriced at retail prices they asking, for what they are. You can't deny the fact, that in the end it's really a DIY product. They priced in line with ... 
Coincident Frankenstein SET and Avantgarde
Thank you,I realize, that "in theory" it should work well, just want to know a first-hand experience.I'll try to reach morganc, it should be educational. 
Supratek in business again....
Well,E-mail works, but not consistently. You have to e-mail 2-3 days in a row. I understand, that Mick is not back into Supratek full-time, so, he's busy doing other things.Also, my understanding is, that he's not making Cortese and Grange at this... 
Supratek in business again....
I will report. Actually, my whole system is new, including the room layout, now done by Rives Audio.I will update pictures when everything is up and running. 
Supratek in business again....
I have Chenin MKII, but didn't have a chance to listen to it yet, I have power amp on order.I owned Chenin and Cortese before that. 
Band with highest success/talent ratio?
Achilles,I'm with you on all three. 
How to check an IC?
I don't know what size it is, but it's small. Much smaller, than RS one. 
How to check an IC?
BTW, what temperature on the soldering gun do you guys use for sodering RCA plugs?I have Hakko 936 iron, and use WBT 4% silver solder.When I used 700 F, as recommended by Chris Venhaus, I found it to be insufficient for this particaular job, and h... 
How to check an IC?
Thanks, I'll try to re-do the RCA plugs. My soldering skills are in the developement stage yet. 
How to check an IC?
Almarg,You are the man- it was low battery, after changing it and adjusting "ohm adjust" knob, I got the following:IC #1: appr. 0.5-1 ohm b/w ground- ground and the same b/w center pins.Infinity b/w ground and pin.IC #2: 0.5-1 ohm b/w grounds, but...