thorman

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The best small bookshelf speaker you ever heard?
always liked the Proac Response 2 
What isolation feet to use??
I have had great success with EdenSound Bearpaw brass cones and 2" Maple shelf .Also use a EAR Damping Pad between Bearpaw footers and equipment base...( Thor T1000 linestage ) ... 
How to fix my detailed, accurate but BRIGHT system
My guess is you need more soft absorbing material to offset all the glass and hard surfaces..Heavier Curtains,Large Area Rug ,possibly Tapestry behind the speakers..This can be done very nicely to fit in the room..Actually soften a hard looking/so... 
Recos for replacing Nak TA-2A to go w/ Klipsch KG4
Sansui Integrated ( 70's Vintage ) Au Series...Great match...and cheap...Au517 ( approx 75 wpc ) very well made and sound great..Also has 2 phono sections...The nice ones are $200-$300............. 
Used tubes question
I would actually try to get them tested first if possible..Even if its for peace of mind and cost a few bucks.I have even had NOS tubes that tested perfect go bad after 30 minutes of play time. I don't go out of my system area for at least a coupl... 
Review: Thor Audio Thor AudioT1000 Factory Cap Upgrade Tube preamp
Rbwinterlink Thanks very much for the kind words.. 
Review: Thor Audio Thor AudioT1000 Factory Cap Upgrade Tube preamp
Thanks Oregon: Love my Thor TPA 30s too...I wish I had one of the lovely Lencos you own..Awesome T/tables...... 
Review: Thor Audio Thor AudioT1000 Factory Cap Upgrade Tube preamp
Glide3 : I knew that would be the first question: You can go to.......www.highendaudio.com/THOR.HTM You can get all the pricing info.there.......... 
Upgrading wall outlets
Start with some Porter Ports..Very inexpensive and work very well..You may never have the urge to go any further...I put mine in a few years ago and have been totally happy with them and have moved on to other things to worry about....... 
KEF " Blade".....
That was only a Prototype! Not yet for sale.......... 
Review: EdenSound Bearpaws Senior Tweak
Forgot to mention ,,the Bearpaw Senior Brass Cones are installed on my Thor Audio T1000 mk2 Linestage ..........Sorry for missing that..... 
Advice on interconnect choice
I would suggest the used Virtual Dynamics Nite 3 pair on Audiogon//Great i/cs..A touch sweet/Great speed and bass attack..Great value for the pricerange... 
suggest a replacement tube for my Bellari VP-130..
For a low cost 12ax7 with exc. sound ..I would suggest a Ei Cryo 12ax7 ( new production ) under $25 and very good low cost tube ..Sold by Tubeman.com..For Vintage tube I might sugesst one of the 5751 Black plates...Ge 5751 for more neutral present... 
King Cobra to Colombia or Colorado Upgrade?
Virtual Dynamics Nite Series interconnects..( # 4 series now ) ..Great detail ( a touch forward ) with body and soul and still has great transparency..Exceptional bass drive also.............. 
The Best CD player under $1000.
Stereophile rated a $900 Marantz into Class A so I would assume that would be a player you should consider...Music Direct sells them........