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Any one using Dampening fluid on there Schroeder?
I tried dampening fluid on my Schroeder one time, but I find Doc Johnson's Lube works much better. 
wire transfers safe?
Wire transfers are the best/safest way to receive good funds, IMHO. (Even cash can be counterfeit). To be completely safe though, use a seperate account to receive the funds through, (paypal too!) then transfer the funds to your working account. 
Isaac Hayes
I had the pleasure of sitting next to him and sharing lunch one day, a few years ago in a group meeting. As much as you appreciate his music, he was also a really beautiful spirit of a person. Very intelligent and very kind. 
Cayin A-88T vs Cary SLI-80 Signature
Thanks all for your comments!Good Listening! 
Cayin A-88T vs Cary SLI-80 Signature
Ah....that should have been "Integrated Amps"!Good Listening 
What happened to my SET amp?
Yap, the fuse was marked 8A. I'll be sending it in for service. Thanks for all your comments!And...........Good Listening! 
Any suggestions?
Hey Glory, I've got plenty of suggestions myself but was wanting to hear those of others to make the post more interesting reading.I'm noticing new members (low/no feedback) showing up and trying to sell high-dollar items. Some are obviously scams... 
Speaker suggestions:long-wall, somewhat nearfield.
Try putting your listening seat AT the rear wall and see what the bass does with doing that. It should tighten-up considerably. Adjust your toe-in as needed for staging.What's ON the rear wall? If you like the sound of that location, try hanging s... 
Speaker suggestions:long-wall, somewhat nearfield.
Say your room dimensions please? Describe the room openings? How many and locations? 
Wise audio aphorisms
You know what I heard........? GOATS! 
When did you know that music was your passion?
It happened just last week when my girlfriend told me that if I'd play a particular song on a particular CD, that she'd suck my....... OH, you are probably asking for the F-I-R-S-T time, instead of the most RECENT one! Continued Happy Listening! 
300b amps bettering the midrange of the Cary 300b
I 2nd the Wavac and recommend the Sophia Electric too. Try the TJ Meshplate 300b tubes with the white ceramic bases. 
Amplifier for Avantgarde Duos
I've owned the Duos before and 300b amps work wonderfully with them. I suggest the Sophia 300b as first choice for best value. The Wavac is excellent. The Cary SE Signature did a nice job too. The ceramic base Sophia Electric 300b tubes I'd recomm... 
What does more power do for Magnepans?
The difference: 3db increase in loudness for each time you double the power. For example, if you are driving them with 100w and go to a 400w amp, that doubles the original power twice (100x2=200x2=400) and they will play 6db louder with 400w than ... 
Marantz sa 8260: buy or run away
Never a problem with mine which I bought as the 2nd owner and have had over 2 years now. Some have had problems for sure, but I respectfully disagree with the flavor of Jonathan's assessment.To be sure though, "it's just a matter of time" with ANY...