samhar

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Top 5 Hamburgers
Dmob and Bfury,Try Gusto Del Lido at:417 Washington Blvd MDR310-823-3979Fantastic Tapas $8-$12, the chief is Moorish, cooked at El Bulli in Barcelona and cooked all around Europe. 
Pangea power cords
One week ago I put six AC-9's into my system, one to each Exact Power 15A, two to each Joule VZN-160. I'm headed towards installing dedicated lines and didn't want to spend a lot on P/C's at this time, thus the AC-9's. They created a very large en... 
Joule Electra LAP 150, Noisy?
I use a LAP-150 Mkll with Wilson Sophia"s and Basis 2500 TT/Vector I arm with no problems. 
How important is ext. adj. for cartridge loading
Peter,I would like 1k loading and a mute switch on the front. The rest are conveniences and at this price point I'd rather have higher quality parts for the small hassle of rear or internal adjustments. 
phono stage / step up for Koetsu carts
Thanks!I don't think so, the CJ/Pass set up was very revealing and there were no compliance issue that I was aware of then and none now with the Joule. 
phono stage / step up for Koetsu carts
I just bought a Joule LAP-150 Mkll and have been using the stock impute of 47k Oms. This is working well but I want to try 1000 Ohms as I think that may be the optimum setting for my system. When I was using CJ Act2 and Pass XOno I tried 120 Ohms,... 
Where does your user name come from?
First name and first three letters of last name. I was tired and picked an easy name. After being accused of being from "somewhere" other than Amerika and therefor un-Amerikan I realize it was a poor choice and should have used Billy-bobbin. 
Koetsu compliance compatibility issues
I bought a Basis 2500 TT/Vector 1 arm with a Rosewood cart. I replaced the cart with a Urushi and am very pleased with the combination/sound!!! 
Zerostat Red vs Blue
I also was surprised by how few click it made when I first used my new "blue" but it works fine!!! I was told this is normal. 
Record Clam, yes or no
At this very moment, no!! A friend was over and suggested removing the clamp, thanks TC, the resulting improvements in air between instruments, expanded sound stage and "presence" have moved me into the no clamp group, until the next warped record!!! 
members with no feedback?
As a buyer I'd only use Paypal or Amex, that way I would feel I had some backup if the deal was less than forthright. I'm very cautious of Money Order only transactions now, every time I've been stung that was the sole means of payment accepted!!!!!! 
Vandersteen Quatro Crossovers
It uses the same M5-HP crossover. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
"The Best Of Don Williams" Volume lll MCA"Me and the Blues Joe Williams" RCA"Things Are Getting Better" Cannonball Adderley with Milt Jackson 45rpm"Going Home" The L.A. Four EW"Louis Armstrong & Duke Elllington" Roulette"Satchmo Play King Oliv... 
Vandersteen Quatro Signature with Vandy dual subs?
Chad would you want to by pass the Quatro's subs? 
If money were no object, what would be in your rig
Yeah!! Women love men that play with toys while they're present!!!