ritmoman

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Desktop Tubes
Hello, I got a Tecon Model 55 a month ago and am very happy with the amp. I have tried it driving my main speakers, Meadowlark Ospreys, and in my office/computer room driving old large Advents. I does a nice job with both. I normally biamp the mea... 
Problem with VPI 16.5
Hello, thanks for the responses, seems my formula raises a few eyebrows, I got the formula from Dusty Vawter at Channel Islands Audio where I bought my VPI. From what I've read, including Michael Fremer's exhaustive review of fluids in Stereophile... 
Problem with VPI 16.5
Thanks for the responses, I am using a homemade solution made of 75% distilled water, 24.8% alcohol and about 5ml(.2%) of a surfactant. I don't remove the tube or assembly between use. I have been "parking" the tube so that the lid does not stress... 
Your favorite song from a RECENT cd release?
Just got this, Jimmy Thackery with the Cate Brothers, "In The Natural State", Rykodisc. The cut is the "Arky Shuffle", a very cool instrumental, kinda like Freddie King meets Stevie Ray Vaughn. Check him out!! 
Everyone Knows About Jacintha, Right?
I became curious about Jacintha because she seems to be an audiophile darling, among many in the female vocalist category. Out of curiosity, both musical and technical, I've gotten two of her recordings, Lush Live on cd and Jacintha is Her Name on...