timrhu

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Where can I buy 5/16-18 speaker stand spikes?
You could do what I did when one of my spikes was missing. Went to Lowes and bought a hex head bolt with same thread and ground the hex end down to a spike. Works perfect, cost 33 cents and five minutes. Good luck. 
Is there a differenc between McCormack DNA125&225
Now that's an answer! 
Annie Lennox fans
"Medusa" is great, start to finish. I saw Annie Lennox when she opened for Sting last year. She had the crowd on thier feet for most of her set. Her brief appearance with Sting during his set was the highlight of his set. She most definitely stole... 
Joni Mitchell Blue - Wow help me Agoners
Great thread. Takes me back to 1972, we were riding in a friends 63 Rambler Classic and my best friend tells me I goota hear Joni Mitchell "Blue." It was twenty years later that I really listened to it and had the same reaction you did. I lived on... 
Is anyone listening to Laura Cantrell?
Rich, you are a wealth of information. Think I'll check her out. 
Best DVD player for redbook CD ???
I like the Toshiba SD-9200. I'm partial to the HDCD function. 
jolida issues? first tube amp
Reliability issues are what keep me from using tube equipment. It's been years since I owned a tube integrated. While I wouldn't debate the sonic benefits of tubes, if tweaking/fiddling with your equipment is why you love this hobby then tubes are... 
Future of DVD-A
Bigjoe's second paragraph is absolutely correct. Quality means nothing to the mass market. It's all about convenience. If the next generation is high quality, it will be a matter of luck for anyone who cares about hi-fidelity. 
Rotel RA-02 or Audio Refinement Complete ?
I've owned an Audio Refinement Complete and Rotel RA-1060 integrated amp. The Audio Refinement amp had a real classy feel to it while the Rotel seemed very utilitarian. As far as sound goes, the Audio Refinement is one of the few components I regr... 
Low cost bedroom speakers
If you move up in price just a tad the Totem Model 1s will amaze you. I am using a pair in my bedroom with great results. The problem I have is they are more fun to listen to than my full size speakers. 
soldering?
I second Weller if quality is what you need. WWW.newark.com carries them I believe. 
Tape heads
For a couple of bucks you can purchase a device at your local hardware store which is made to magnetize and demagnetize tools. They work great.As for demagnetizing heads, the method you are using sounds about right to me. I've done it several time... 
Help me shorten my list...
There is a fairly new listing here for a pair of Meadowlark Ospreys. I've owned two Medowlark models (not Ospreys) and think they are a true bargain used. BTW I'm not affiliated with the seller. Good luck. 
Sources for Independent artists music
Just ordered three off the $5 special list. Looks promising. 
$8,000 budget--Need help
You live in a converted church right?