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Damaged speaker rubber on Focal Electra 1008 Be. Return or Keep?
You bought a used pair of speakers at a considerable discount and as such should expect and accept minor imperfections. If you want and expect 100% new condition, then buy new from a local dealer that can provide the service and product you desire... 
TT mats
Must be a new thing - been a while since the last SME was here - this is what I was referring tohttps://www.stereophile.com/turntables/sme_model_2012_turntable_312s_tonearm/index.htmlGood listening Peter  
TT mats
SME Mat ? Please clarify all SME tables through here has had a composite platter. Good listening Peter  
Rare Willie Nelson album - trying to identify it
If you want to sell it I’d buy it if the price is reasonable - pm me with your asking price and I’ll reply as soon as possible. Thank you you in advance Peter  
Popping when kids are jumping
"Turned the amp off, dac on and gone"Obviously ;-)If you think the fault lies within the amp - with it turned ON and nothing connected to it other than speakers,  lift one side maybe 1/2 " or so and let it fall back down,  try both sides. If there... 
Is it possible to have a quiet vinyl records
Ultrasonic cleaning is a must, greatly reduces clicks and pops - however once you get into vinyl - you will not hear them at all. Good ListeningPeter  
How can Wilson Audio speakers sound that good if they are using OEM drivers?
FFThat used to be the case, nowadays the foam surrounds should have been treated with "moldcide" which will prolong the life of them.  Its mold that cause them to deteriorate.  Further more the ones on the 4" ScanSpeak driver in discussion is coat... 
Looking for not too expensive Turntable
ChaksterAll the Denon DD have an electronic brake and they do brake rather quickly. Not a quick as the Technics MK2/3 that use a mechanical brake. The BIG Denon the DN308 originally have a mechanical brake in addition to the electronic one.  On my... 
How can Wilson Audio speakers sound that good if they are using OEM drivers?
Kost I don’t recall any Wilson with a Focal midrange driver - the first ones used a Seas inverted surround - Focal Kevlar tweeter Dynaudio poly woofers - which maintained through the whole WP thing. From the WP5 up the midrange was ScanSpeak 18Wx5... 
How can Wilson Audio speakers sound that good if they are using OEM drivers?
The ScanSpeak Drivers used in most Wilson Speakers are excellent drivers - they could be somewhat customized too specifications set forth by Wilson.  The 4" midrange driver used in the new Wamm is a beyond excellent midrange driver with a foam sur... 
Need some Speakers with sensitivity >90db
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Of-Vintage-JBL-L100-Century-Speakers-Studio-Monitors/112759271785?hash...No affiliation with listing seller then upgrade the XOhttp://www.troelsgravesen.dk/JBL_L100.htmBest of LuckPeter 
Publish the age of your component when selling (let's discuss)
Pdn, Actually the DAC IC in a older CD player or DAC are preferred to newer types - a Burr Brown 1704U-K Grade is unobtainable today - J Grade commands upwards of $100 per IC - why ? They are of the R2R type and produce better sound - which is why... 
Looking for not too expensive Turntable
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-DENON-DP-2500-Service-Controller-Direct-Turntable-Drive-Made-In-Japan-V...A bit more than your budget - but well worth it.Best of luckPeter 
Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health
Hifiman,Heard that same quote - but it was asked of Jimmy Hendrix, he supposedly stated ask Jerry Garcia :-)My favorite Clapton Album is the double CD - Blueshttps://www.amazon.com/Eric-Clapton-Blues/dp/B000WTTC9O/ref=ice_ac_b_dpb?ie=UTF8&qid=... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
Think outside "normal" :-)http://pbnaudio.com/speakers/m2-5-loudspeakerGood ListeningPeter