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CARY -- WHERE ARE THE CHECKS AND BALANCES?
Bill,Your posts are always upbeat and informative, and thanks for that. It was a pleasure doing business with you and glad the Joule worked out for your temporary pre. I do miss that piece. Were you able to sell it yet?Mark 
integrated for zu definition 3
Hi Scott,I just acquired a pair of the Def 3's myself. Just curious, how did they sound right out of the box? Zu claims some 400 factory hours of break-in on the Nonotech drivers. Did you find them getting better with more time on them? 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
By the way, I guess this would be a good a place as any to announce that I am the proud new owner of the Def 3. I've had them in my home for a few weeks now. Haven't had the chance to do much critical listening yet, but am loving what I hear so fa... 
Need a heavy duty receptacle
When is somebody going to come up with a "twist lock" power cord and receptacle for us crazy audio people. You know like they use for pools. 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
Charles1dad ,In this case you're probably correct. But In all fairness to the more expensive gear, the Zu Defs are very amp friendly speakers. They would sound great with just about anything driving them right? 
Need a heavy duty receptacle
Thanks for your suggestions. I did just order 2 of the Porter Ports from Albert. Still not sure I want to part with the Solist so I'm holding off on that one. Besides, the Soloist is behind my audio rack and basically undisturbed except for when I... 
Need a heavy duty receptacle
Jedinite24,I have 2 Custom Power Cord Company model Eleven's for my subs. Believe it or not the bigger problem is my Silver Circle Vesuvious plugged into a PS Audio Soloist wall outlet for all my other components. The Vesuvious is lighter and smal... 
Jackson 648 tube testers
I just came across an ebay listing for a calibration tube for the 648 tester. Not sure if you need one but If you are interested the listing number is 160828299076Good luck. 
Tandberg 3014 repair
Another option is Russ at New Jersey Factory Service. He is an ace with tape recorders. Contact is 201-967-0060. He is not there on Fridays. I know some of the others mentioned are good (especially Willy Herman) but might be a bit of a wait where ... 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner-Anyone buy one yet
Sgr,To me the main benefit of this machine is not whether it's better than the 16.5 in effectiveness. I've heard it may be. The ability to push a button and return in five minutes to a finished record is where the money is IMO. I can clean 10 reco... 
System feedback coming thru speakers.....help
I should have mentioned in my previous post- BE SURE to shut off your circuit before doing this or hire a qualified electrician if in doubt. 
System feedback coming thru speakers.....help
Sounds like you have a "cheater plug" between your power strip and outlet. I would get rid of that. You can have a standard grounded 3 prong outlet installed in place of that 2 prong. You would run a "ground leg" from the ground terminal of the ne... 
VPI Traveller
I'll add one more to Stringreen's list of carts that work well with VPI- Lyra Helicon 
Does this amp have a problem or is it OK to buy?
It might be normal for Jolida but I would stand clear of it. Humming bothers me and I won't stand for it. To me an amp humming has no place in high end audio. 
Just sold my Dynavector XV-1s
"The question I have now...does it de-value the cart. by not having Dynavector do the repair?Will the Soundsmith repair cost me more than just the repair?"To me, as a buyer, I would answer by asking how old is it and how many hours on it? If it is...