thorman

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Jadis DPL Tube Preamplifier
The only suggestion I might make is try the RCA 5751 Black plates ( or GEJG 5751 Black plates ) in the 12ax7 position..Both Great tubes ..One more Neutral ( GE ) and the other ( RCA ) more Warmth/Body ...Can't miss with either....I have both and l... 
Speaker direction?
best way to find out is to try it....Depends on how the speakers are designed...Some sound best straight ahead ( Kharmas ) and others need to be angled in...Try it yourself and trust your own ears.........I have Klipsch and found they work best fo... 
Kharma 3.2.2: which tube amp to use?
Hotbird: Thor has been purchased buy Pauls' original dealer...and as of now constructing the workplace....( for info highendaudio.com )..Should be interesting... 
Audio Research SP8 MK II Sounds
Maybe its not a tube issue but maybe a wire issue,.I wouldn't think the same wires for Mac and Audio Research would be appropriate..Two different voicings...If you are using very analitcal wires on Mac and use the same on A/R you maybe need a more... 
Kharma 3.2.2: which tube amp to use?
I am using the Thor TPA 30 watt monos on the Kharma 1.0 ind a large room with no problems..I would think the TPA 30 Thor tube monos would work wonderfully in your medium size room..Great amps,,simple to use,sound great and are very synergistic wit... 
tt caused am right channel fuse to blow
I'd bring the table back and have it checked..Sounds like something is making contact where it should not..... 
Maple platform question
Just order them from mapleshaderecords.com 
Help Please....Interconnects...Silver vs. Copper?
go to usedcable.com and do the home test and buy the one you like...Plenty to chose from...And only you can decide. 
cable separation
Telephone pole insulators work great,look great and are cheap...The ones ( of course ) with the nice big groove in the top............I have them from 3" tall to 10" tall and love the look.....Recycle those old insulators........! 
Can you make some sense? - Problem
May have a bad solder on one of your RCA connectors..I had a similar issue awhile back and couldn't find it until I removed the RCA fittings and noticed a weak solder...Also I had a problem once with the Headshell ( removable ) ..If I screwed it o... 
bookshelf's to match older rotel 30watt
Maybe Klispch Heresey....$300ish used....... 
Old project/1 turntable; new rca cables
Yah I did a Thorens Td160 without any issues..Was having connectivity issues ( losing one channel ) and flippid the table over ,drilled to small 3/8" and Attatched ( backside of chassiss )on some nice Cardas Female RCA fittings and snipped off the... 
Need to purchase a Phono Pre for Dynavector 20XH
Check out the ( Audiogon ) Minimax phono ....2 year warranty ...Great value... 
Review: Thor Audio TA 1000 MK II Tube preamp
Blindjim : I am very curious also.. 
How much money on speaker cable?
Paul Speltz anti cables ,should fit you nicely..With money left over ..One of the best low cost wires around...