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Powered subwoofer helps push inefficient speakers?
My opinion is that at higher volumes, you are really pushing your L710's. Those are beautiful speakers and sound fantastic. They like power though. If those dynacos are tubed, you'll need more efficient speakers to get what you want. Regards and g... 
power cord too short? what now?
I think that if P.T. Barnum was alive today he would be in the audio aftermarket business. I know every time I spend money on aftermarket, my brain and wallet tell my ears that it sounds improved. It better sound better or I got taken. If it sound... 
Phonostage Burn-in to keep unit sharp
Why wouldn't the manufacturer burn in the equipment before shipping. That way, when you get the item, its burned in. Well, you know the answer know, don't you? 
Break in for ICs from CDP
I just can't see how something that has no moving parts needs breakin. If you hear any differences, then your ears broke in. A car engine needs breakin, but cables? 
Where to find boxes for safely shipping Vinyl LPs?
Your local pizza place will sell you new pizza boxes for cheap. I wouldn't dare use one that isn't new. Good luck and I'll have a deep dish, hold the anchovies. 
how to clean speakers and mesh?
I used a handheld steamer to take some spots off the cloth grillwork of a pair of 1956 Electrovoice speakers. In fact I cleaned the whole cloth and improved them. I would test a corner. Orange clean may work too. On tv the guy just dips some old y... 
Where to find boxes for safely shipping Vinyl LPs?
Some rave about using Pizza boxes. 
KEF Warranty work
More info please. Problem, model and age. 
Best Jazz Albums
Amhad Jamal - At The Pershing 
Speakers to match bottlehead paramour
You can run a sub with these speakers cuz you won't be happy at a low of 56hz. I have a sub hooked up w/my paramours and sometimes I use it and most times I don't. 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Scotch Update:After 2 bottles of Dalmore 12 yr. I decided to try The Glenlivet 12 yr. I didn't care for it and will go back to the Dalmore 12. I like Dalmore alot better and I think I'll stay with it. 
What should I do with unwanted vinyl?
Donate them and take your tax deduction. 
Dynavector 10x5 or Sumiko Blue Point Special?
Dynavector would be my choice. Do a search on the SMB and see. 
Grado G2 question?
Yes, I think you should get a new stylus for the G2. The G2 is a older Grado Gold which is a top notch cartridge. 
Should you use cleaner on your stylus?
Jes45, If your Mr. Clean is leaving a solvent, then you may be using it incorrectly. Do not use it WET. It is supposed to be used DRY. It is not solvent that cleans the stylus but the dry micro-fibres that grab the diamond. After using the dry Mr....