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Record Revirginizer
I find the best cleaning method is with a steamer 
Is Bass Non-Directional In A Two-Channel Rig?
Richard Vandersteen and I were talking about this very topic, and he likes even more subs than 2....he likes 3 and even 4. The reason is you get a more even projection of the sound. Yes even with his 7's he gets better midrange and highs by using ... 
Goertz and Vandesteen
I have Vandersteen 5A's which are kissing cousins to the quattros. I am using Anti-Cables after trying much of the high priced cables sold. Audiodquest silver cables (Everest and Sky) and Anti-Cables were the best...Cardas the worst. 
Why use a super accurate cartridge protractor
I have found that it is worth the effort....after all, you just have to do it once... 
New 'Vinyl Flat' flattener?
I guess I've been lucky... 
New 'Vinyl Flat' flattener?
How do you get warped records? I live in the middle of the desert in sunny, hot, Scottsdale, Arizona. I store my records in the garage that goes to 120 or so, yet, I don't have warps in the records. I store them on shelves in an upright position, ... 
Is Bass Non-Directional In A Two-Channel Rig?
Try putting the sub in a corner... 
Hafler DH 500 update?
I'd upgrade it or dump it. Its too old to plug in. 
Why magic at 80 db?
...because we hear with our whole bodies, not just our ears. There are many deaf musicians that keep time and "hear"...they being more sensitive to this effect, however, we all have that ability to some degree. At rock concerts there are those tha... 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
There is no cable that makes as much difference as the power cord..... 
Leave the turntable running?
I suggest those with VPI tables with center weight and outer ring to position these with the table not running. 
VPI JMW 10.5 mounting question
Without question I would recommend the MINT. Actually, if you live in/near Scottsdale, Arizona, I could lend you mine. I would call Mike at VPI and tell him what you want to do...he might have a suggestion or two. 
Fake Cardas: Myth or Reality?
..yes Thesoundhouse....and on My system real Cardas is the worst sounding cables I could find....anything is better...tried lots and lots of them. I have heard Cardas sound ok, but on MY system they were awful...the power cords are the worst of th... 
Cat damaged speaker, Help
Talk to your speaker manufacturer. I looked at your system.... you should not need that KAB rumble filter. 
Turntable interconnect
Rccc See...you can't make your statement anymore....