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Tube or solid state amp or amps?
ok, i was just kidding about miserable state, etc. .however, i believe that there is a sonic signature associated with solid state components and i have never heard a solid state component having a roll off in the treble region. 
Help with power distribution
ps audio products seem to do a good job.they have one with enough wattage to use with most amps. 
Where to buy a dbl demagnatizer bulk tape demag.
if you want to demagnetize a cd, why not use a cd demagnetizer, such as bedini clarifier or furutech ?personally, i think cds sound more digital after demagnetized. i own a furutech demagnitizer and haven't used it for a long time. 
I love this hobby-
i agree albert porter. we probably would live longer and would be less likely to experience dementia in our old age.guys, let's turn off our stereo system and get out on the tennis court and hit a few balls. 
I love this hobby-
if music is so important, why do some of us obsess about the equipment ?there are so many threads whose subject is a component(s) that one has to question one's true emphasis, namely the music or the equipment.this is a good subject for a thread, ... 
pass labs x0.2 "pro's and cons's"
take a pass on the pass--sterilty without humility.there is a solid state signature, despite its "alleged" neutrality. 
Comparison of Vintage VS new Quad II amps
buy a david berning 30 watt amp or sigfried instead of the quad amps.i had the original quad monos for 7 years driving the original quad esl.i recently heard the reissued quad amp driving a quad 988 and the latest quad amp.maybe it was tube select... 
Tube or solid state amp or amps?
solid state is a miserable state. it pierces your ears and gives you audio fears.be a resistor of the transistor.solid state is miniaturization without representation.it's like listening to a bunch of elves play their instruments amongst themmselv... 
World Cup of Audio
us:speakers: magnepan 3.0amp: cj mv 125preamp: mfa luminescencedigital source: cal tempestcables: dcca audioturntable:sota sapphirecartridge: grado 8mrarm:eminent technology 
Cable Synergy
hi zar, i tried the lab cord with an amplifier. i did not notice any loss in dynamics.if you don't buy those lab cords, depending upon the length, i might buy them myself. 
anybody have/hear Wolcott with dynamic speakers?
i heard the wolcott amps with a pair of maggie 3.6s. there was nothing diffuxe about the sound.the presentation was very clear, detailed and fast. the amp sounded like it could have been a solid state design.i don't see why there would be a proble... 
Cable Synergy
zar, i would wait for the lab. 
Wood Audio Stands.
i think glass, as a reflecting material may be a problem.maple wood is a good choice.i would place a thin layer of sorbethane over the glass and under the wood. then i would select an anti resonant device to place under the component on top of the... 
As Varied as the Audiophiles Themselves...
hiwhart, if two stereo systems sound different, either both are audibly colored, or one is more accurate then another. in theory two accurate systems should sound the same. in fact all "virtually" accurate stereo systems should sound the same."vir... 
Tube or solid state amp or amps?
tubes rule, don't be a solid state fool.get a vintage cj mv75 or mv 125, depending upon power requirements.