thorman

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Audio Research Preamp Experts?
Sp-6 and sp11mk2 
Audiophiles are older than dirt
What no Hoola Hoops???????? Yup I am older than dirt..I have shoes older than most of the Audiogoners!!! 
tubes and moisture
I leave my Dehumidifier on all the time..Set it at one setting and run a drain line outside,so you don't have to be home to dump water..That should be you first and most important line of defense.....Keeping the dust level down by covering them wi... 
How is Mid Fi defined?
Any system that costs less than $100K....(LOL) 
suggestions on small footprint phono stages
JLTI.....Sweet Phono 
Acoustic Damping Behind Speakers?
You can also Wall hang a nice looking Rug behind the speakers and it will not only look good but also do the job as needed..I use antique Pakistan rug on the wall behind my speakers and it works very well... 
A phono amp that beats the MFA Magus's phono?
If you don't want to go tubes the JLTI ( Vacuum State ) is tubelike ( with exc. bass ) in sound and a great Phono amp in your pricerange...... 
ARC Tube preamp suggestions
You should maybe go back further to the Sp11 mk2 ...That might fit your sonic wishes ....... 
Best caps for updating my VTL 225 mono's ?
I just had my Thor Audio TPA 30's( Monos ) done with Vh Audio V/caps ( Cu TF's ) and they sound incredible..Sweet and very 3 dimensional..Also had my Linestage ( Thor T1000mk2 ) done with VH Audio V/caps ( TF TF's ) and the combo is exceptional. 
Is loud needle talk good or bad?
I have actually used thin piece of Vinyl flooring,between cartridge and headshell ( use it for a shim ) and it works quite well............ 
What stands work well for tiled floors & monitors?
It may not be a bad idea to look at Herbies Audio Lab website..He seems to have a cure for all footers,vibes etc...Also has a great reputation...... 
Cleaning speaker cabinet? NHT 2.5i
I use a Microfiber cloth and Pledge spray polish on my Kharmas and they do a great job... 
Review: Thor Audio TA-1000 Tube preamp
Bander: Very nice story and a great ending..Ted and Jordan a great guys to work with..I just got my ( amps ) Thor TPA 30's back this week from a V/Cap upgrade ( unbelievable ) and I am fortunate enough to live within 1 hour drive to Thor Audio..I ... 
Speaker Axis ?
I have always used the rule of same tweeter height as ear height in listening chair..So 41" and 41" for me.....I would assume that each speaker is different depending on the Dispersion of the tweeters but I always try to keep them close in height.... 
What did you own in the 60's?
First system....( 1967 or so )Sansui 5000 with Miracord 50H T/T and Rectalinier 3 loudspeakers... Boy that sounded very impressive to me...