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USPS records delivery delays
I made an order from Eastern Europe (free post office shipping) on the same day as one from Florida. The one from FL arrived a day later.  
Band Member Changes Over Time
Deep Purple without Ian Gillan.  
Soundsmith Strain Gauge
The thinner sound is possibly a reduction of colorations inherent in other transducers. I also found that effect when moving to Nobsounds. Switching back sounds leaden by comparison.  Whether the power supply compensates for this cleaner presentat... 
Band Member Changes Over Time
Hawkwind without Calvert (RIP)  
Soundsmith Strain Gauge
Yeah, I forgot etched meant too precise and focused to an excessive degree in audio-speak. I meant it in a positive way as in lifelike—painted realistically, vivid etc. I use Deccas so used to very fast transients. I’m surprised Peter hasn’t worke... 
Soundsmith Strain Gauge
I do agree with what you are hearing about body. I heard the SG with Harbeths with Peter at the NY Audio Show some years back. It was very finely etched but sort of thin. Hopefully, the Dutch guy will sort it out.   
Band Member Changes Over Time
Sabbath without Ozzy.  
Impressions of the Re-issued Genalex Gold Lion U77/GZ34 Rectifier Tube
We'll never know. @geoffkait doesn't hang in the forum anymore (as far as we know.)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@boxer12 Yes, Porcelain Raft album is awesome. +1 to our mutual pal Wooden Wand.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@sbank Love that album. I don't recall it ever been listed in this thread apart from me. I bought it when released and have a UK and US copy.. Fairground Attraction - The First of a Million Kisses  
Band Member Changes Over Time
Prefer Peter and Roger.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
House to myself. DVDs. Loud. Roger Waters - The Wall, Live in Berlin (1990) Roger Waters – In The Flesh, Live (2000) "Would you like to see Britannia Rule again my friend? All you have to do is follow the worms Would you like to send our colour... 
REL T/5i compatibility with Yamaha integrated?
Note too that RELs are "sub-bass" systems designed to augment the lower frequencies rather than provide chest crushing pounding bass.   
Using Speaker Wire to extend Bi-Wire Cable to Speakers
If you have the choice of putting the amps on either side of the fireplace,  then why not put each amp beside its partnering speaker?  
Would you sell for cash?
Document the terms of the deal and have it signed for. Last thing you want is a tough guy looking for his cash back for whatever reason.