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5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes
Mark,Please keep us posted. The reason you stated above, "found them to sound less romantic and more neutral, detailed and dynamic than the Mullards".is why I haven't tried one yet. I really like the warmer more romantic sound of the Mullard. I'm ... 
Don't read you'll be sorry
I agree with Roxy54...WTF??? 
Music to Impress my Kid's Friends?
The new Gaslight Anthem album "Handwritten" is indeed excellent.Grace Potter & the Nocturnals-"Grace Potter & the Nocturnals" is a very good and popular album with the college crowd. Try "Paris" and "Medicine" with the volume turned up a l... 
Where to find a counterweight
Here you go:http://www.pacparts.com/model.cfm?mfg=TECHNICS&model_id=SL1500&action=list_part&mode=auto&back=0 
HUM - you can catch fish in a dingy too.
Sorry you struggled for so long with this problem. A cheater plug should have been one of, (if not the first) things you tried.I have several of these within reach to eliminate such a problem. I have used them a few times and usually they work jus... 
6SN7 Tube pre amp with great sound staging capabil
Modwright LS100Cary SLP98 
Audiotechnica OC9MLII High, Low or Med Compliance?
"Would it be accurate to conclude that the OC9MLII is a medium to high compliance based on the above"?Yes. 
any eosone fans?
It's actually Arnie Nudell, but hey, you were close. 
Tube favorites for Modwright LS100?
I've had my LS100 for about 18 months now. It does require 400-500 hours to fully break-in.I would really recommend that you swap out the rectifier and the 6SN7 tubes. I have tried MANY different tubes and found the Shuguang Black Treasure CV181 a... 
The Tempest
"There might be another, but it isn't me"....it isn't me either. 
Debut III or MMF-5
IMHO, I would take a Rega any day over the two you mention. 
Audiotechnica OC9MLII High, Low or Med Compliance?
I found this also:http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/analogue-source/88268-dynamic-vs-static-compliance.html 
Audiotechnica OC9MLII High, Low or Med Compliance?
From the Galen Carol Website:A phono cartridge whose compliance is rated at 12 x l0ˉ6 or below, is considered low compliance. A cartridge whose compliance is rated between 13 x l0ˉ6 and 25 x l0ˉ6 is considered high to very high. Note: Another way ... 
Mapleshade Double Helix Speaker Cables
I used those same cables for many years. They really are very good. Never coil any wire. This will cause inductance. Just let them lay loose. I agree they are kind of hard to work with. 
Which song you would love to wake up to?
Sir-Mix-A-Lot-"Baby Got Back"...(I like Big Butts).http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reTx5sqvVJ4