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Tube Amp for Avalon Ascendants
Hi, Nice speakers!I had a pair of Ascendents years ago and always felt they were great speakers. I sold them when I sold that system which included a pair of BAT 60 mono amps. I first sold the amps and replaced them with a VAC 80/80. The VAC seem... 
removing Lenco L78 platter
Easy!Grasp the edge of platter, take a rubber mallet and tap the spindle gently as you pull up. If you don't have a mallet, use a hammer and place a rag over spindle. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Made To Love, The Everly Brothers. 
Installing a stereo in my garage. Suggestions?
Stalk Goodwill. Eventually, you'll find a good amp/receiver with an aux for your iPod. Of course, if it's a receiver, you can listen to the radio, too.Since this will be in the garage, cosmetics may not be important. Happy hunting. 
Your favorite musical non fatiguing speakers?
Definitely- Veritys. 
Brinkmann Bardo and Tri-Planar VII-U armrest issue
Have you tried contacting Tri? If so, what did he say?Thanks. 
Brinkmann Bardo and Tri-Planar VII-U armrest issue
Acadie, I have the same issue. I sent Tri an email and he said to bend the small rod (arm rest rod) out, or away from platter. I tried doing this last night, but found that the small rod is very stiff. I was afraid of putting too much pressure on... 
Best Jazz pianist
Definitely... Monk. 
Neutral or warm? Which do you prefer?
Liquid-smooth,I'll take mine naturally warm. 
Songs With Best Ending
The End- The DoorsBlood Sweat and TearsI agree with Cinnamon Girl- N. Young (In high school, Los Lobos played it with some wonderful enhancements).Don't Worry Baby- Los LobosCrossroads- Cream (Eric Clapton, please, vocals...) 
Alvin Lee dead at 68
Woodstock! One of the baddest of them all!RIP 
Is it too much to ask....
I wish they'd post the COLOR of the amp. Last one I bought on A was silver. I wanted black.Just doesn't sound right.Got paint? 
Great Rock Tracks With Piano?
One of the best IMHO is Dr. John. He plays a distinctive style- 'NoLeans, but his playing and style is clean and distinctive.His LP, Gumbo. Lots of excellent tunes showing off his great piano chops. 
Must see music Movie "Sugar Man."
I've heard about Sugarman Rodriguez and I will soon see the film. He, the man, is coming to play in Portland and I plan on being there!Thanks for sharing this with us audio foos. 
Mono blocks that can provide that golden sound...
Lamms are a great recommendation.Another are the MBL amps.