meerzistar

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How do you clean tube pins?
Ill often use 0000 wool and DeOxit. Not in tube sockets, pins are okay. Inspect and blow them off with compresses air then apply a tiny bit of dielectric grease where its suitable. I like putting it on RCA poles it saves having to wrestle some of ... 
What is the perferred material for a TT shelf?
Sand encased in a framed maple box with fixed bottom and floating top is my current method of vibration dampening experimentation. I made a few boxes of varying size settling on one with 6" total depth, subtract 1" for the piece of floating polish... 
Your not a serious audiophile I'd you have??????
Your wifes certainly not an audiophile if she doesn't notice the visible/audible differences between $1000 and $3500 speakers. 
Forward or laid back
I often zit zomehere in zee middle. 
Best Way to Spend ~ $2000 for System Improvement
nyame your final sentence seems synonymous with McCormack gear not just the aforementioned preamp. Newer and older for that matter. The LD2 is a worthy contender in terms of sound and build quality. The volume controls are worth pointing out while... 
Bryston BDA-3
Not accurate but perhaps somewhat helpful in getting to know a little more of what the brand is about. But your right its mostly moot. I think this is what set me going "I think there might be further improvements possible if I could select the AK... 
Your not a serious audiophile I'd you have??????
"Posts older than 30 minutes cannot be edited" Oh wise guy, I see how its like. I finally catch one in time then get denied.   
Your not a serious audiophile I'd you have??????
Unless you have at least three of everything in regular or semi regular rotation at any given time. I suppose having three systems certainly counts for the same.And I thought of another as I typed on. Unless you are continuously contemplating room... 
Bryston BDA-3
If you look into the predecessors it may be somewhat helpful as well. Bryston is a company that continuously successfully builds onto platforms once they have established. They dont wander too far off the beaten path or rediscover the wheel so to ... 
Simple advice you should have, but didn't follow that made a big difference.
Don't put your components between the speakers. I was stunned at the improvement in soundstage. Surprising how many people still do. Yes clearing that area can make a dramatic improvement. Including all opposing sides around speakers. Don't box... 
Subwoofer
You can put me down on record saying REL and MJ acoustics do very competent subs. The relevant point of cone break up was brought up. That can be one of paper's disadvantages if your like me and push your systems too hard at times. This is another... 
Subwoofer
I can be very particular and posses a keen sense of hearing. I was playing music by ear before I was introduced to my first music teacher. I do not require laser guided measuring devices or proper star alignment before partaking in sub woofer set ... 
Is there a Blu-Ray player that does SACD and has Audiophile quality sound?
I often find myself in the pleasant company of Marantz players. Even some of the modestly priced Marantz spinners do very well for me while favoring detail with a touch of warmth.   
Subwoofer
My closed box Miller&Kreisel subs are paper. They can sound shockingly natural with percussion. I strongly felt I got on the right path with CB and paper after having a bunch of good quality OB subs with a range of different cone materials. Ry... 
power amplifier suggestions with BelCanto Dac3
I wired a deposit on a NAD S200 I located a new used one for a pretty good price. I was told it spent about 95% of its life in its box. I took a bit of a gamble here but have a good feeling about it.