thorman

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B&W 802 Matrix Series 3 tweeter replacement help?
I would think your first stop ( phone call ) would be B&W ............. 
How do you open up a Thor 1000 M2 linestage
Check with Ted at Highendaudio.com He should be able to help you............ 
Removal of plug/wall outlet - hard connection ?
Yah ! I Have to agree about trying to ever file an insurance claim..Doesn't matter what happens ,its an escape route for the Insurance company..It your dice.Rollem if you wish......... 
Supporting Heavy Virtual Dynamics Power Cords
I have a low rack ( no I am not an elderly woman ) so I use 2 large Porecelon Telephone Pole Insulators ( 8" high ) Works Great and looks good too.............. 
New Production EL34 / 6CA7
IMO SED EL34 Best of the New production tubes..Haven't tried them all but have tried a few and the SED has the best all around balance..Just my Opinions..I am sure other have had success with others........... 
Poiema shielded?
Check out the Audio Art interconnects..very inexpensive and may be what you looking for..With a few Hundred bucks left,to boot!.......... 
Poiema shielded?
I don't think they are Shielded.I tried them on my Thorens table also and though they did sound great,but I did get a hum..I would assume Robert could make you a shielded cable ,but you should check with Robert ...I would'nt hazard a guess on what... 
looking for good detailed and warm player
Meridian 508/24 cd player..Still a great player !!!!!!! 
What do defective phono tubes sound like?
I can tell you for a fact that just becuase they are NOS tubes ,does not always make them NOS..Ocassionally you can receive a tube that tests well at the supplier,but for some reason the tube does not survive the ageing process and you will get Sp... 
Skylan speakers stands-how much sand?
Great stands! Great guy to deal with too....I have the 4 Post 20" And filled them 75% full...The do a excellent job at tightening the bass and creating a firm platform for you speakers...Noel also carrries some rubber pads that work very well for ... 
Terminate This: Bare Wire vs Connectors
Bare copper with tinned ends works fine.... 
Would classic klipsch work here?
Find a good condition pair of Klipsch Forte2 speakers.. ( $500-$700 depending on cond. ) Easy to drive,exc.bass,and play loud..Throw in some Paul Speltz "Anti Cables" ( very good match with Klipsch ) and you in business....For very little money to... 
Tubes?
I would either send them and pay a small fee to a reliable Tube supplier..or Ask someone on this Audiogon site that has knowledge and owns a calibrated tube tester to test them for you.....Other than that its not worth taking a chance unless your ... 
Best current EL34 tubes
Yup El34 SED I agree...... 
Interconnects with smooth highs 4 Manley Stingray
Poiema buy Ridge Street Audio...Silver done right.....