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Visit the Wonderful World of Analog Raul Style
Well done Rushton. I hope that works out.I also want to thank 4yanx and Raul - I did not mean to appear ungrateful regarding their efforts.Regards, 
Beatles "Butcher Block" Album
Actually, the terms are "First state", "second state" etc. Google away.Regards, 
Visit the Wonderful World of Analog Raul Style
4yanx, you have some very big images there. The whole page is over 15MB so it takes a while to load. And the images are really much bigger that the image size you have set, forcing the browser to resize them - something they do very poorly.Let's t... 
Any problems with Springsteens DualDisc?
I won't buy it because I don't support DualDisc. I'll just have to import the CD - I did get the single CD the other day.Regards, 
First Order Crossovers: Pros and Cons
Wow. Thanks for your post. It's going to take me a while to absorb all of your comments. An excellent contribution.Regards, 
Finish Quality of Von Schweikert VR4jr's
600 hours. Eeek! Is that true for all in the VR range?Regards, 
Everyone Knows About Jacintha, Right?
Right!The Groove Note SACDs are wonderful.Regards, 
Anyone paired BAT 51se with solid state amp?
Have VK-75Se now.Can you comment further? I have a 50SE and am thinking of pairing it with the 75.Regards, 
What about this stylus guage?
Thanks for the link - currently out of stock.Regards, 
Acapella LaCampanella ?
I also thought the LaCampanella sounded fabulous at CES 2005. A Maria Callas track took my breath away.Regards, 
Power Cord Priority
A Cardas Golden Reference made a big difference to my Arcam Alpha 9 CDP when I tried it, but little difference to the Arcam Alpha 10 integrated amp. On the other hand, a TG Audio HSR-A II really blew me away when hooked up to the amp - amazing inc... 
Wavac MD-300b vs Sophia SET 300b
The LS3/5A is very inefficient. You'd want to have a small room to run them with 8 watts.Regards, 
Thiel CS6 to Von Schweikert VR4 JR - Am i Crazy?
Don't you know that album, Tvad? There are two versions of "Voodoo Child" on "Electric Ladyland" - the 15 minute job, and then the closing track. Stevecham is referring to the latter. On the label it says "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)".Regards, 
laid back speakers
TomryanIn the spirit of "reverse thread", yes, I second Paradigm. Also, Magnepan, Martin-Logan, some Coincident Tech models, some Totem models...These are over $1000, aren't they? I'm surprised you have Coincident in that list. I've heard a number... 
recipe for seasoning power cords
Re: leaving the door open....I think there is something in this idea. The in-rush of current as the compressor/pump starts is what's going to help break in the cord the fastest. So if you wait for the middle of summer and leave the door open, then...