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Baltimore MD
The thirteenth is good for me also, if this comes together, let me know what I can bring (equipement,music, beverage,food) 
Baltimore MD
Hi gang, thanks for 'volunteering' to host Mike. Most any weekend works for me during the winter months. 
Anybody heard the TAD 805SD speakers?
TelescopeTrade - My satisfaction remains high. They replaced a 10 year old pair of JBL bookshelfs for a bedroom system, mostly for playing classical FM music. They're a Beamon leap improvement over the JBL's in every way. Most music is in the midr... 
Anybody heard the TAD 805SD speakers?
Before I bought the 805d's I scoured the net for owners feedback and found nada, nothing out there, so I bought them on a wing and a prayer. So in light of the absence of reviews, I did a little testing and will try to explain what I hear in my sy... 
Anybody heard the TAD 805SD speakers?
I received my pair this Saturday, they're gorgous in the African cherrywood. Although they're hooked up to an Onkyo receiver with cheap speaker cable they sound excellent, good imaging, suprising bass response and extended highs (my main speakers ... 
Any Putumayo fans?
The out of print 'Putumayo presents best of Reggae' is some killer riddims, much better than the second Putumayo Reggae disc that's in print.I've explored some others in the catalog, but the first Reggae collection is the terrific-est. Amazon has ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks for the cautionary tales, my enthusiasm for replacing the umblical is now low, given the troubles versus the marginal improvement. Guess I'll put a gold fuse in the Chenin for my latest upgrade fix.Anybody know how to get the fuse out of th... 
Bi-amping Paradigm Reference 100's - good idea?
I previously had the Paradigm Studio 60's and was bi-amping them with the Marantz MA500's. Sounded great and was a big step up from my Onkyo receiver.I subsequently sold the monoblocks and bought a used Conrad Johnson MF2250 amp and just bi-wired ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Any feedback from the recent purchasers of the Revelation umbilical ?Just wondering if it's a worthwhile upgrade. Thanks.So far my Chenin tweaks have been Sovtek KT-66's, Ken Rad 6SN7GT's and a Mullard 6106 rectifier along with Herbies nickel tube... 
Tube amps to control VR-4jr bass?
No input on the amp, just thought I'd prepare you for the sticker shock of lead shot. I just purchased a 25# bag at Bass pro shop for $36. !!Seems with two wars raging, the price of lead has 'shot up'.Suggest putting a trash compacter bag in the s... 
The Best Live album
After a long time on the shelf, I just pulled out Elton John live in australia with the Melbourne symphony orchestra. It's DDD, an excellent recording and a greatest hits song list. The only Elton I'll ever need. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Not much of a benchmark, but I had the Adcom GFP750 previously.I've got the EH 6SN7's and the Sovtek KT66's. The Sovtek KT66 made a large improvment in the soundstaging dept.Planning on changing the EH6SN7's for some KenRad VT231's based on Electi... 
What does a vinyl record groove look like?
Just a point of clarification:Only the metal master is 'cut', the actual vinyl lp's are stamped from the metal masters. 
Any UFC fans out there?
I'm hooked, usually watch a few hours every thursday eve on Spike.Yes, it's violent, but watching Chuck Liddell tool around in his Ferrari, that seems like a fair trade. Some of these guys would be fighting in bars anyway, it's just the way it is,... 
Baltimore MD
Merry/Happy to all the B'Morian's.Be happy to offer the Acoustic Zen Satori Shotguns for evaluation, just a reminder, they're 6 footers.But what you really want to hear is my Supratek Preamp, once those monstorous cables are replaced. Sweet tube j...