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Review Olive 06HD
I own the Olive 04HD and had the same initial impressions that you stated above.After a few months, I started having problems. Minor at first, then got worse. Mine is still working and sounding fantastic, but the problems are still there. Olive cu... 
White Audio Labs B2 amp...any info?
The wattage listed in that picture on the back of the amp is indeed "Power Consumption" not output. 
Music websites
Here you go:http://www.audiostream.com/content/hd-music-download-sites 
Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore.
Donjr...thanks for the heads up about the Fresh Air program. Excellent and well done."A true lady with a voice rivaled by few." I absolutely agree!Here is a link to that radio show:http://www.npr.org/2013/09/17/223172521/in-memoir-linda-ronstadt-d... 
White Audio Labs B2 amp...any info?
Doug99 & Beemerrider...White Audio Labs IS listed in my collection of Audio Magazine "Annual Equipment Directories".I checked the 1995 issue and Doug99 is correct in that the B1 was 100 watts per channel, the B2 was 200 watts per channel and t... 
How quiet is your room?
Your post got me to dig out my SPL meter to see what my room was at. I have never tried this. Don't know why, but I don't recall ever measuring it.My meter only goes down to 50db, (actually 60db with a +/- 10 db). The meter reads LOW, so I am assu... 
Cable design
You need to add a Sixth: connectors. 
VPI Hw-19 Jr. Thoughts?
FWIW, I wouldn't sell my VPI HW-19 for anything. It is somewhat of a custom build, but that's the nice thing about the HW-19 tables. You can upgrade/modify them with better platters, plinths, arm boards, motors, feet, suspension, arms, etc.I was a... 
Another phono cartridge question
My pick would be the Audio Technica AT150MLX. I just listened to mine last night for several hours on a fully tricked out Rega P25 and it amazes me every time I hear it. 
IMO the two best tracks to demo or test any system
Jackson Browne-"Late for the Sky" or "Before the Deluge"Shawn Colvin-"Never Seen Blue Like That"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2CkOEThLLw 
Ray Dolby, Passes at 8o years of Age
He was an audio pioneer.R.I.P. Ray 
What is your DESERT ISLAND amp & speaker combo?
MBL 101 X-Treme SpeakersMBL 9011 Mono Amps 
White Audio Labs B2 amp...any info?
I owned several of Randy White's amps including this one. IIRC, it was 100 watts per channel pure Class A.White Audio Labs became Llano Designs out of Lubbock Texas. Sadly no longer in business in either incarnation.I always thought Randy was a br... 
pioneer sx1980 watts
According to the owner's manual, the SX-1980 OUTPUTS 270 watts per channel and has a power consumption of 1400 watts.What are you referring to when you state "one says 560 watts and the other says 650 watts". Where does it say this? 
Threshold 4000 - Need Some Help
If you can't find the manuals, I bet Jon Soderberg could tell you. Send him a quick email and ask or call him. Great guy!http://www.vintageamprepair.net/