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Anyone heard or purchesed the new EAT tubes?
No first hand experience as a fairly new product -- that said, from what I've read -- marketing hype -- look elsewhere than EAT. Save those EAT dollars for the tried and true tubes from yesteryear. 
Moving Magnet Vs. Moving Coil
I've been reading the Forum for a number of years and Rlawry -- the best explanation to a quetion regarding MM/MC that I've read. You should be commended for being concise and answer the poster's question as direct as possible. Great job. 
Xv-1s competative carts mention in latest TAS
I'll revise my guess -- how about a new cartridge from Clearaudio & a new or existing but revised Air Tight model. 
Xv-1s competative carts mention in latest TAS
The way I read it was not two new cartridges - "but the XV-1s faces competition from 2 other designs" -- ZYX UNIverse being one?? Just a guess on my part. Will be interesting to see what he comes up with in a future review. 
Giant subwoofer
This may be it --http://www.royaldevice.com/custom.htm 
The Irrational But Efficacious CD Tweak
Needle Doctor has them. MD has them listed but I believe they are not in stock as the web site says to call regarding shipping. 
The Irrational But Efficacious CD Tweak
Needledoctor has it 
The Irrational But Efficacious CD Tweak
You can get it from Music Direct for $19.99 or your local Ayre dealer whom will probably order it. 
Most helpful audio companies
Esoteric 
Another speaker wire possibility at Home Depot???
Actually, THHN can be broken down in the electrical codes for meaning (not in T H H N order):Nylon Thermoplastic Jacket for dry locations, maximum conductor temperature 90°C dry location, 600 volts power, single conductor.Comes in a variety of awg... 
Anyone there owns Chiro C-802 Help me please
Have you taken the time to read the manual? 
Observations on Audiogon Posts
I also agree with the first 3 posts and Kjweisner hit it on the head -- validation - or confirmation of the validity of what that person heard/saw/read/surf'd/etc. You have to also remember there are audiophiles out there who do not have access to... 
CAT Amp Fuse?
Best bet is to call them (585-359-2700) and ask. Bob 
Cable Auctions by Manufacturers
In many cases, those manufacturers whom you've won the auction have yet to make the cable. That can take anywhere from several days to a couple weeks. A friend of mine, had this experience recently. His took 2 weeks from auction to delivery. This ... 
efficiant speaker with good bass?
Howdy Fish,The only speaker that comes to mind that meets your larger size, easy to drive with excellent punch is Klipsch cornerhorns or belles, etc.