thorman

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Maddening HUMMMM
Might be from your cable television...Do you have a dedicated line? are you plugged into the same loop as your television? My guess is that since you moved and now have a buzz its probably now being interfeared with you cable television ..Very com... 
Why does it sound better at lower volumes?
Sounds like a room problem to me..also try borrowing a Conditioner first before buying one..It might not be the problem..Dedicated lines and Room treating may be your cheapest and best way out.. 
LFD Integrated Zero MK III
You have to realize that the review is from Stereophile..I wouldn't put too much stock in it..Thats not saying its not a good product,but one has to wonder.... 
Thorens 160 replacement motor
Thers one on Ebay ( in england ) for your 160 price is $69 + shipping 
LFD Integrated Zero MK III
I think I read that they are doing an upgrade on the LFD with new upgraded parts and new look Chassis... 
B&W 801 Series 80 Upgrading - thoughts? Input?
I personally think you would be better off selling them as is and purchasing another pair of the Series 2 or 3 801 Matrix series...Just my gut feeling..Had the 801 Matrix..Liked it very much..I am sure the change can be done but may not be worth t... 
Most "Accurate/Realistic" Sounding Speakers?
I am not actually sure what Most Accurate and Realistic speaker is but I fell in love with the Kharma speaker line many years ago.I am not saying its perfect but I must say that they are incredibly involving and Natural sounding to me..There are m... 
lost sound in right tube mono
Bad Bias pot maybe???? 
Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently
I use the Kharma 1.0 speakers and believe me they fill the room...and with only 30 watts tube amp.........Room is 24'x 23' with 12 foot ceiling....... 
AC plug benefit?
No beter bargain out there than the Porter Ports. 
High Up or the Low Down with Tube Burn In
Cjack : The Tungsrams 12ax7 have great bass weight but I actually prefer the Cryo'd EI 12ax7 ( Thor t1000 mk2 ) I got from Ken at Tubeman.com...I am on my second pair and Got many hours on the first pair and just fired up the second pair..Plenty o... 
High Up or the Low Down with Tube Burn In
I agree with Larry it doesn't take long to get the real sound of a new tube..Pretty much the next day...I really like the Ei cryo 12ax7 very much..Also have heard many like the Chinese Shaugang ( spelling ? )..12ax7 also... 
Ultra - smooth bookshelves $500 or under
Early KLH 6 loudpseakers..Gorgeous warm and very listenable..Usually available on Ebay..Nice ones are about $300.... 
"Best" bookshelf/monitor for low-power amp?
The first thing that popped into my head was..Usher Tiny Dancer with the Berillium tweeter..I wouldn't these out......... 
Tubes for my Mac's 275....NOS or just used?
Nsgarch: It probably wasn't a fair statement about Ebay junk..I have done many good tube deals on Ebay..My point was for a newby or Someone that might seem new to the NOS scene,I think it would be the smart thing to buy first from a relaible ( but...