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walter becker Rest in Peace
What a true loss to the music industry, any genre. I am sure Donald Fagan feels a severe loss in this news. My sympathies to him and Walters family.  
unity gain active tube preamp?
Audio Research has been using it for years. I have had it an LS26 and now my REF5, and find theirs to be the easiest to switch to. I looked at other brands and they have it, but complicate the switching from 2 channel to unity gain. Audio Research... 
Need a preamp with tone controls!
McIntosh has bass and treble controls as well as override. 
Wiring two systems to one set of speakers...crazy?
I do keep a full compliment of tubes on hand, and my motive here is not so much saving money as it is saving wear on the component.I had wondered about the "in use" amp back feeding into the idle amp and damage that might cause damage. I wasn't su... 
Insuring your Audio Room?
tls49 is right. Make a list with serial numbers and msrp values. Take photos and check with your agent to make sure you have "replacement cost" coverage.  
cartridge screws
If you have an ACE near you, they usually have a great assortment and also a lot of firearm stores will have very small screws for scope rails and rings. You should take the screws you have with you as these normally don't use nuts. So you may hav... 
Who makes cables for McIntosh?
In my many years and many McComponents I have found that Cardas is most pleasing to my ears. I started with Monster years ago, moved on to Tara Labs lower end then thru many other trials and utilization of The Cable Co lending library landed on Ca... 
Thinking about buying an Lp12, Lingo table.
The LP12 when properly setup is a very musical table. The issue is having it adjusted correctly. The down side of the LP12 is that is must be setup correctly to sound good. Also they are very finicky and coming off a Rega, you will find that the L... 
The Music Room
MoFi, you have the business address, they have 2 locations. But the Teller is where they send you. Actually the address you gave is on the website, the other isn't, they might it want people dropping in as they have no showroom per say. 
Dr. Feickert Protractor
The current edition offers 3 different scales to choose from. Lofgren, Baerwald and Stevenson the latter is really good for Rega tables. The beauty of the tool is it's ability to triangulate the three points of spindle, arm pivot and stylus overha... 
Audio desk pro vs. Clear audio double matrix
I sold my 16.5 and bought the Audio Desk Pro and have been very pleased. I looked at the KL but opted Audio Desk based on a few reviews. However reviews have continued to reflect that either is a good choice. Also I like the dealer and there was n... 
The Music Room
I have done business with them on a few occasions and very nice people to deal with.The actual address where they handle transactions and warehouse merchandise is:11705 Teller St., STE BBroomfield Co 80020 They are fair on their pricing, and I wil... 
What does a bad tweeter sound like?
If it is louder than normal, check your crossover. My experience has been either a crackling distortion or at certain notes you get a break up in the sound. 
Aerial 7T vs Dali Epicon 6
I am looking as well and haven’t had much time to audition many. But the 7T’s are at the top on my list right now, the bass is deep and controlled, the mids are very spot on in timbre and placed perfectly, but the highs are clear, brilliant but no... 
What was the most enjoyable system that you ever put together?
Still working on it :)