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SS against Tube Preamp
Not all tube amps make the grade. Placing a tube amp into your systems doesn't constitute the holy grail. I say depending on your gear and room acoustics it could swing either way. 
What are your favorite SACDs and why?
Max Steiner music from Mark twain on the Naxos label. 
Can anyone help identify these speakers?
well, we know their British. 
Who is the World's Best 'New' Female Vocalist
Kate smith 
Toshiba turntable support/advice
yes take it apart slowly and write down where things go. Clean all tobacco tar using ammonia and re-lube.. and set aside and air out...A clean outside does not guarantee a clean inside bill of health..best of luck. 
"God Bless the Child" on Idol?
Edorr: I never said the kid had no talent. Having a big voice doesn't guarantee success. The kid has no idea how to sing the song so when in doubt shoot the works. My opinion is based on listening to quality singing without the hysterical acrobati... 
"God Bless the Child" on Idol?
Mapman: there's a reason to be pretty harsh these days. We have all been told not to judge and to except this bad sounding so called heartfelt artistry? The panel thought the kid was just great, and why? Their just as talentless. I would guess if ... 
Voice. Most powerful and natural instrument.
Nonoise: I could not agree with you more. The current crop of singers all come from the new school of vocal nonsense.The school of vocal hysterics... 
"God Bless the Child" on Idol?
Edorr: You should be placed in a room with this so called talented singer while strapped down. And see how long you can survive? If this is your idea of quality singing? As on member said" over cooking the lyrics"with every silly pyrotechnic vocal... 
Voice. Most powerful and natural instrument.
Belting out a song is one thing "Jeniffer Hudson" singing is another. Singing a song is an art that so few know what to do? The current crop that claim to have the title singer need to go back and reevaluate what it takes to sing. 
Phono Cable "breakout"
Spread the RCA plugs by slitting the main jacket? Then wrap the slit with electrician tape.. 
MH 750 Help?
I hope this helps you with identifying what era...if your cables have a smooth skin they are early production with rough skin later date. The terminated boxes came later on with models for tube gear and SS..most likely you could use either model a... 
VPI Classic Finish
then go with basic black it goes with everything. 
How far apart do you position your speakers ?
this is all dependent on room size and listening chair position from speakers. 
Budget Strategies forTightening up Bass?
its time for diy acoustical treatment..Thick as you can get and not over done.