thorman

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Tubes for my Mac's 275....NOS or just used?
Used are used and NOS is Old stock but un used....There are plenty of good NOS tubes around..You just need to know the House sound of each type you need..Each one sounds just a bit different so you should buy from an expert tube supplier...Don't b... 
How do you know when to replace the stylist?
When he offers to style your Body hair!!!! 
Second failure of new amplifier
I wouldn't do a thing until I cleared it with the Dealer you bought it from..As far as I am concerned they ( dealer ) should take responsibility from here..There is something going on internally ( my guess ) that is causing this to happen..You sho... 
B&W 802 vs Thiel 2.3
B&W ( Matrix series ) are warmer and more forgiving ..Which ever floats your boat..I owned 802/3 and 801/2 matrix..Both 801/2 ( or 3 ) and 802/3 are exceptional speakers..Actually I think they are the best speakers B&W ever produced... You... 
Good budget cables?
Paul Spelts Anti cables....Used are even cheaper..Good stuff cheap! 
Nos Amperex 12AX7 Bugle Boy's hard to find.
try wiwitubes.com 
Just an update
My first splurg into the Hi Fi world..Rectlinear 3 speakers with a Sansui 5000x receiver..Benjimen Miracord 50H turntable...I can still hear it!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the memories.... 
Output Tube recommendations for Thor TPA-150 Amp
I own the TPA 30 and have tried a few including cryo el34 SED quads and always come back to the Regular SED EL34 quads..For my money they are the best bet...Also I wouldnt wait until you have a tube failure,,Be prepared..You should always have a f... 
Klipsch Forte new crossover help
Sounds like the wiring is mixed up some how.You must have the wiring connected improperly..The chances of both drivers getting blown at the same time is pretty much a stretch.I would bring one speaker with crossover to a local Audio shop and have ... 
speakers for 15' by 12' listening room?
How about the Usher 718 Tiny Dancer...Great Reviews from everyone... 
stands for sonus faber domus concertina speakers
I have had very good luck with Skylan Stands with my Vintage rehab KLH 5 speakers..Come with spikes and feet for hardwood floors..These look great ,easy to assemble and have a definate positive improvement in sound... 
Replace my B&W 802's?
You may want to considering the B&W Matrix line 801/3 or 802/3..Since you already like the B&W sound..You won't have any lack of bass... with either of these......... 
Question on tube rolling
I actually have a chart that I use and log in the ggod and bad points in my current tubes..Comparing with the new rolled tubes is by comparing the good and bad points of the tubes you are trying to replace..Its just kind of a scoring system..Its b... 
hearing imbalance
Move the the bad ear side speaker forward about 2" closer to your listening position..Also try angling the tweeter a touch more directly towards your bad ear side..If you have a balance control set it to stronger to your bad side..After all that, ... 
Loss of volume
its possible during the move the stylus got moved enough to not making proper contact ( just a guess )..If it where your tubes it wouldn't happen that fast and probably be in one channel only..Also make sure all your Phono amp connections are corr...