thorman

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Best speakers for about $2000 a pair
I would think you would have to include the latest model Vandersteen 2 .. 
Harbeth Super HL 's Loudspeakers
It sounds like a sideways ( or worse ) move to me..I tried a similar home Demo of the Harbeths Super HL5's myself and was very happy with my current speakers( Kharmas' )..I heard all the good things peole were saying about the HL5's and had a chan... 
How are Mullards supposed to sound?
Are they NOS Mullards or Reproduction..Normally Mullards sound Rich and Organic, Lush...At least the ones I have heard...Tubes do not take long to break in so if you have 24 hours logged on them,they probably are where they are going to stay sonic... 
Tubes vs. solid state.
I don't know about bubes but tubes are hard to get away from....I guess so are bubes......... 
Problem with Analysis Plus Silver Crystal Ovals?
Usually you follow the direction of the writing on the cable..Begining of the writing is the starting point and goes forward from there......The direction of the writing should be the same as the direction of the current flow........... 
Help On Thorens TD125 Mk2 - Headshell Wiring
I just checked my headshell ( Td 160 w tp16 Headshell ) as described with Cartridge upside down stylus up looking straight at front of cartidge I have : Lower Right..... GreenLower Left .... BlueUpper Right .... RedUpper Left .... WhiteHope that ... 
open/energetic but not harsh? what am i describing
My wife about 40 years ago.!!!!!!!!!! 
Speaker suggestion for Lamm ML2.1 amps
Kharmas and Lamm are supposed to be a perfect match.... 
Warm to Neutral Speaker Cables under $800?
Virtual Dynamics Nite Series...Sweet and powerfull....... 
Ho Hum
I had a simalar issue with my tube pre and if I touched the chassis you could even hear my finger touching it..I thought it was a Microphonic tube..It turned out that it was a bad connection ( internally ) with the IEC connection..Anything on the ... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Hey : Tell it like it is ,,If they don't like it too bad....This is the best thing that can happen to Audio! Bring competative prices back to reality....Thank you Sony 
Upgrading interconnects?
It would be helpfull to let Audiogoners know what it is you are trying to change..Budget ? New sound..Brighter? Warmer? More Bass? Air etc??? Just need to know the direction you need to go...This makes it easier to know which to suggest.. 
Weak ROTEL phono section
How about trying to change the angle of your tonearm..Sometimes tipping the backend lower could help...Its worth a try.. 
12ax7's to roll
If you like what you have save your money and take your kids out for Pizza!!! Telefunkens are not for everyone..Keep the Sylvanias and enjoy the music... 
Jazz vocals recommendations please
Try Tierney Sutton ( Telarc label ) ..One of the best out there..Incredible voice..I would suggest start with an album tittled " Something Cool " first and go from there...Every one of her albums is great..Much more open and uplifting then Pat Bar...