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Sell or keep my Turntable
I'll take your albums off your hands. Evil me.No, don't sell! Don't sell. I feel better now.Spencer 
Records of the Year 2003
For Ben, Albert and others with open minds, and for all those "there's-no-good-new-music" trolls out there:http://www.xpn.org/top50_2003.php Check out a handful off this link, you're guaranteed to find something that will get you going. If you rea... 
Absolute Power Cord users, please...
Mine warmed up after just a couple of days use, with gear on 24/7. Great value stuff! Spencer 
TV Recommendations
Go peruse www.hometheaterspot.com. The regulars there are as hardcore about video as most of us are about audio & music. Spencer 
Sistrum or Neuance or...?
Thanks, Tom. Looking forward to seeing it. It's always easier to work up the nerve & coin to try some of these things when we have a better understanding of how they attempt to attack the problem. Ultimately we have to trust our ears, but it's... 
Projector Screens - novice needs help
This probably isn't the best website for your question. I'd check out hometheaterspot.com. Lots of knowledgeable folks there on all things tv/projector/HT etc. Spencer 
Help this budding Classical audiophile
Most emotional disk I know of isGary Karr - Adagio d'Albinoni http://www.ciscomusic.com/product.asp?ProductID=403172Double Bass accompanied by organ. I'm not an organ music lover, and never heard a bass sound so melodic. It often sounds like cello... 
Thiel 2.4 VS 3.6
I recently heard the 2.4s at a Thiel dealer, well set up in a large treated room w/top notch Audio Research gear. To me, it was a major disappointment. To my ears, it honked in the mids, and was limited in dynamics. I don't remember the 2.3 striki... 
Maggie 1.6 - Best Amp? Thinking about tubes.
Siliab, I like your suggestion. The RM-200 is a powerful beast. Good value, too.Spencer 
Preamps: Spectral versus Edge?
As a former Spectral DMC20-II owner, I'd recommend proceeding with caution. There gear really does a poor job holding its value. I bought used, and still got crushed when I sold it. Their gear can sound superb in the right system, but it is finick... 
What happen to finishing speakers like furniture?
Charios from Italy come with SOLID walnut cabinets. The woodworker signs the brass plate next to the serial number. Serious woodworking!Meadowlark has some pretty nice woodworking on it, too. Spencer 
Anybody hear of Jack Johnson?
His domestic vinyl souns good, too. Brushfire Fairytales is a bargain for around $11! Keeps you warm in the winter!Spencer 
Alternatives to Pass Labs
Check out the Sunfire amps. I was no fan of Bob Carver's until I heard them. Tremendous value for their price, with a signature that is close to the sound the of the Aleph amps. They also run cool to the touch, and offer tons of power for the pric... 
I'm thinking of getting into tubes, what do you
Think yes, but they changed the model number to, pehaps vk30. Call BAT to know for sure. It's been a while but I think it does have tape loop & 2 aux.Spencer 
low tech rubber tweaks
go to audioasylum and search for "balls and stones" in the tweaks asylum. Lots of interesting commentary on superballs, etc. When you're done, we'd love to see photos! Good luck w/the mission.Spencer