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Miracles in Audio, by luck, by good choices,by design or by tweaking...
Mahgister, even though I've no miracle stories to share, I very much enjoy reading about your tweaks and the passion you have for your pursuit of better sound. 
Looks vs. Performance - How would you mix and match?
mijostyn, old victrolas are really cool to have. Pretty cheap too if you get a model they made a bunch of. I got one in great shape here in CT. for $150. Tiger stripe oak, bunch of needles and about a dozen 78s. Love to wind it up, put on an old c... 
Looks vs. Performance - How would you mix and match?
Always wanted to install a nice turntable in an old victrola... 
1973
Good thing for you. Losses for that jet were appallingly high..... 
About the cheapest cable elevators (for those with empty pockets)
No flies on me, brother. 
About the cheapest cable elevators (for those with empty pockets)
Can't beat it with a stick? It IS a stick...... 
Interesting/unusual concert pairings.
Yyzsantabarbara, well she is world famous for a reason. Just not my cup of tea. Glad you enjoyed her concert. 
Interesting/unusual concert pairings.
Just to be clear, I merely provided information about the Beastie Boys opening for Madonna. Was NOT at the concert. Although the BB's are kinda cool..... 
Interesting/unusual concert pairings.
1985, Beastie Boys opening for Madonna on her Virgin Tour. 
1973
You killed a little bird via choking smoke inhalation. What an amusing, heartwarming story.... 
Synergestic Black Fuse vs Audio Magic BeesWax
My last post was removed simply because I pointed out the OP scammed Synergistic Research out of 4 expensive fuses and to be wary doing any business with him. Moderators, whom would you rather protect, the vast majority of honest Audiogon members,... 
Rare find Blowtorch Audio Preamp
Probably his dying wish.... 
1973
Only put speakers in nets if they're Fishers.... 
Rare find Blowtorch Audio Preamp
Next time ask and share it here. Interested in how much it's selling for.... 
My Cary amp - the story of a hum and a bug
Thank you for the clarification. It is indeed unfair that you should be asked to pay for a repair if it is indeed a design flaw. That being said, I don't believe t is either a ground loop or dc offset issue. Dc offset issue would cause the transfo...