timrhu

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Need help with fuse holder
Not familiar with the Plinius, but Digikey.com probably has what you need. 
What makes Telefunken tubes sound better?
My favorite tube for "least distortion and fastest transient response" is a pair of Sylvania 12AU7WA mil spec. This particular pair came in unopened boxes used by the US military back in the 60s. I've tested quite a few, but must say, never Telefu... 
How Things Change
Funny, as just this morning I was thinking about one particular belief I have held for years which has recently changed. And yes, that belief can be found stated here in the archives.As one who has been posting here for more than ten years I can s... 
Best pressing of Peter Gabriel's So LP
Ask your question here. Best place I've found for questions concerning pressing quality. 
Crazy Cardas?
This Cardas setup is often discussed and recommended. Didn't work for me either.Here's another article from Decware with a more realistic approach. I have a near perfect square listening room and the recommended angled set up worked wonders. 
When I turn it up, it turns down
Maybe you're holding the remote backwards. My wife does this all the time. ;) 
Furutech Gold and Copper connector
Optimization at 324 hours and 42 minutes. 
replace binding posts on Monarchy SM-70
Get the exact replacement if you can. That way there should be no drilling involved. Hook up is easy but drilling holes to fit is a pain. 
floor-stander speaker for "classical"
Second for the Rega RS3. 
YBA YA 201 w/ Dynaudio
I used an 80 watt Unison Research Unico to drive a pair of the 1.3SEs a couple years ago. Plenty of power in a 12x13 room. I think you'll be fine if the room is not too large. 
Question about replacing 12AU7 tubes.
When I first got my VP20 I went a little crazy with tube swapping. My favorite 12AU7 ended up being a set of Sylvania 12AU7WA mil spec tubes I bought on ebay. I knew they had never been opened as they came in the boxes I remember tham coming in ba... 
29" Speaker Stands for Paradigm 20 v5 Monitors?
I searched "speaker stand 29" on ebay and got 20 results, some nice options under $150. 
full speaker system, thats close to rear and side
You have yet to answer a couple questions which will help tremendously; which speakers do you currently use, and maybe even more importantly, what's your budget? 
Speakers that turn your analytical mind off?
Meadowlark Audio Kestrels and Soliloquy 5.0 monitors do exactly that for me. I'm currently listening to a pair of Maggies, and yes they do make me put down the laptop, in fact, I have yet to turn the laptop on while listening to them. That being s... 
Music loving friend needs help -- thanks
Sorry to hear of your friends illness. My wife suffered a stroke 2 years ago with nearly identical physical symptoms. Luckily, it was her nondominant hand which was affected. She has no trouble with an ipad, iphone or remote control. Your friend i...