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Dielectric grease on connection ends
FWIW:I tried the Sil-Clear in the past. Like others reported, it's messy at the very least.I bought a very nice amplifier used on-line years ago. When I listened to it, it was unimpressive. I took the cover off and went in to clean connections. Th... 
Which songs or musical standards have haunted you?
Lyle Lovett  "Simple Song" 
(Fun music)
Harry Nilsson  "Son of Schmilsson" 
Blues "must have, top 100" list?
tostadosunidos,I've never seen it, thanks for mentioning. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Miles Davis "Tribute to Jack Johnson" (MFSL)Filter "Short Bus" 
Whats playing on your system today?
Aldo Nova  "Subject" (lp) 
Tune of the Day
Peter Schilling  "Major Tom (Coming Home) / Major Tom, Part II" 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Randy Newman "Little Criminals" (promo) 
You were right about adding a sub.
uncledemp:Thanks for responding with more info.I hope you get the right equipment for musical satisfaction.Cheers! 
You were right about adding a sub.
Without knowing some of the answers to the questions I posted...(1) What would it take for you to go line-level?(2) What size room?(3) Room acoustical treatments?(4) Thoughts on purchasing a (1) new sub based upon recommendations here vs.a chance ... 
Tom Petty Box Sets
bradf:Wow, thanks so much! 
You were right about adding a sub.
Is your lack of flexibility the fact you'd have to purchase more cables for a "better solution"?) 
You were right about adding a sub.
Is it your current sub's lack of flexibility? 
You were right about adding a sub.
uncledemp:Your question is a paradox?I've had different results depending upon my (then) systems' configuration.When you say "I own a preamp and tube monos that would let me try it out"...Can you tell me why you cannot try it now? I may have misse... 
Tune of the Day
one more please??I listened to my copy of (Classic Records) Led Zeppelin "S/T" the other week.It sounded fantastic! It needs to be on a list of best freshman lps of all time."Your Time Is Gonna Come"!give it another chance?