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FM Antenna question
I did a quick search, but could not find the antenna mentioned.Larger/more elements = more directional/harder to point.Since your in the attic without a mast, before going with an amp, attach a ground wire from where the antenna mast pipe attaches... 
Smoke Head or Sherry Bomb?
Bongo, I recently polished off my RAILEAN Reserve XO gifted by my older brother. First good rum I've had in a while.Next up is two Japanese Single malts going head to head.12 year Yamazaki verses 12 year Yoichi 
Any gemme tanto v2 owners out there?
V1 here, very happy with Audio Horizons pre & ARC 100.2 
This is no joke.
Cake an now brownies? just remember hemp is for speakers. 
The Hub: Just how bad is it in high end audio?
Mankind/Music go back a ways. Not too long ago several Roman patrons sat discussing whether clients or freeman made the best musicians. Everybody already conceded that the end was near though as the wars needed to many conscripts, and the days of ... 
The Hub: Just how bad is it in high end audio?
Pretty good cobbler:http://www.sonos.com/demo/s5/demo.aspxIncorporated into ATC SCM-100A would add enough upper crust to make a very enjoyable slice of pie.Seems like folks, are forging ahead into a euphonious future, and I was unaware of it. 
The Hub: Just how bad is it in high end audio?
Agree Ballan.... and Active Speakers will become the new "integrated". The phono input option superseded by the optional built in DAC.Everybody and their sister has sources, be it an ipod, iphone, computer, TV, ....Convenience is key, just add qua... 
Zu Soul Owners' Impressions: Standard / Superfly
Hi Dave, minor hijack, as there is a dearth of info written here about the Gemme Tanto...I would appreciate hearing what you think of them. How do they compare in ease of placement, sound stage, bass... ? 
Is new better than old?
Also dealer blowouts of models being updated, discontinued, etc.I have version one of the these: (tempting me as backup pair)http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ddspkrfull&1280552790&/Gemme-Audio-Tanto-V2-Price-low 
Can a broken leg from a tube be soldered and used?
Are the broken pins used in the tube circuit? If not then no worries.If they are and you want to try saving the tube I would insert the "repaired" tube into a tube socket saver. Then if the repaired pin breaks it would be stuck in the socket saver... 
slow, funky, groovin' laid back music
Musicovery... not exactly what was ask for, but this is a fun site for stumblng up on new to you tunes. 
Speakers that disappear
Gemme Audio Tantos are the invisble pumps that power my musical fountain. 
Which is for me, floorstanding, or books w subs?
I built a small system for my son using Paul's TAD speakers. Took quite a while to burn them in, but for the $$ they rock just fine.I haven't heard his new 805C Tower Setup, but same design/idea as the older model. The TAD 805SD and TAD SW150 show... 
Blues Lovers Take Note: George Mitchell Collection
Appreciate the info. 
Moving from Carpet to Hardwood floors...need help
... or decouple with Herbie's Big Fat Dots. I use, and am happy with the brass dBNeutralizer domes for my 80 pound speakers.