thorman

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Best Componet rack for large Tube Amps
Take a look at Timbernation.com Custom make whatever you need......... 
new Eva Cassidy "Somewhere"
I think i remember hearing that there was some music found not too long ago and probably put together to make some $$$..Eva had an uncanny ability to pur her sole into all her music..Unfortunetly the recordings ( from what I have heard ) aren't an... 
Funny sound from tube setup
Depending on how long its been since you've changed tubes or purchased as a used tube unit...I would do it right and buy a whole new set and keep what you have for back up tubes..Create a log on when you installed the tubes and roughly the hours p... 
Using a Cork turntable mat on VPI Scout
I tried the same piece your talking about on my Thorens TD 160 and found it kinda sucked the life out a bit..It was fun to try though.....May work better for you.. 
One speaker louder
are you using tubes?????? If so its possible one channel is dying slowly.......Check your speaker cable fittings...Try switching speakers ( leave everything else the same )..Just a couple things..Hope they help........... 
Roy Orbison
No body better than the "BIG O" I get goose bumps myself everytime I play his stuff... 
What IC to replace OTA?
Can't go wrong with Poiema by Ridge Street audio...Been a fan of Roberts'cables for many years....... and of coarse Robert himself .......... 
Popping from tube integrated amp
Sounds like you have a bad tube already....If you still have your old tubes ( as back up ) take your new tubes out and put back in the old..I bet the problem goes away.................Not that unusual to get a bad new tube...I recently purchased a... 
Can someone suggest a turntable shelf?
Madfloyd: I just talked with A salesperson at Needledoctor and he metiioned they have had a 45lb table on there shelf for years and should hold quite a bit of weight as long as its bolted to studs... 
Can someone suggest a turntable shelf?
Target wall shelf ......Needledoctor.com others available there also.. 
Looking for a entry level audiophile turntable
One good thing about the Scouts are that everyone agrees that are a great value for the $$ and it has a great upgrade path..Also there is always an abundance of them available on the used market,due to Vinyl guys ( or gals ) going higher in the VP... 
Questions about Preamp Tubes
Audio Research and C/J are always good pieces to find..Tubes aren't usually that big a deal..The biggest question wether tube or s/s is how well the piece has been taken care of and if it has been back to the factory ( or reliable tech. ) for a se... 
Help me decide on cryo option.
Phaelon: When I inquired about the SED el34 cryos at ( tubedepot.com )I was told they would definately be sweeter in sound..but in my system they made me also change other ( brighter ) tubes to offset the extra warmth that the cryod el34 were givi... 
Help me decide on cryo option.
I recently tried SED cryod el34 ..If you need extra warmth you'll get it! The Cryo SED is quite a bit warmer than the regular SED el34..My Cryo quad was put into service for maybe 100 hours and couldn't stand it anymore and put them back in the bo... 
Spilled marinara sauce on wood speaker....
You may end up with "Formby's refinisher buy now...You probably will never get it out,but you can try ( lightly rubbing in small circles ) Mayonaise...Just start out with a slightly damp cloth with a touch of Mayo ..Don't scrub hard just lightly i...