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inches above vtl amps
Post your question on Audio Asylum. Luke Manley of VTL answers questions regarding his products from time to time. 
New DRM Format on Vinyl Records?
I searched the subject and came up with this: http://www.gizmag.com/go/7269/ 
itunes backup suggestions
Subject is also at the following link: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?icomp&1226982607&read&keyw&zzi+tunes+backup 
box to music ratio
My software expenditures over the years is 3/4's more than my equipment cost. 
You're probably listening too loud
Since getting the device I try to keep the listening levels below 80db. 
You're probably listening too loud
My latest equipment addition is a Radio Shack Digital Sound Meter. 
Tired of Problems with Tube Equipment
Yes, I've all those issues over the last 9 years with my tube gear. Their just high maintenance.Last year I tried to replace my tube power amps with well respected Solid State mono blocks. I spent months with the SS amps but at the end of the day,... 
First Trip outside of Best Buy, a real newbie.
Learn to listen! 
VTL's and KT88's?
I've got a pair of VTL 300 deluxe mono blocks and currently use Gold Lion KT-88's. In my system, with my equipment they are great. They roll of the high's silky smooth and oh what a sweet mid range. They don't have the tight bass like the 6550's b... 
Are Harbeth S HL5's As Good As Reviewers Claim?
One of the better products I heard at "The Show". They sounded wonderful and I love the traditional look. 
tube power amp for my thiels cs6 speakers
I have a pair of CS-6's and use VTL 300 Deluxe Mono Blocks which are fully upgraded. They do a darn nice job. I would go with the VTL 450's. The added juice would be a nice addition to great amps. Good Luck 
Hum in VTL 125 mono block amps
Post the question over in Audio Asylum. Luke Manley, the owner of VTL answers thread all the time over there. The amps specifications state EL-34 and you are using KT-77's. Is this a resent change?good luck 
How do YOU organize your iTunes library?
I have 687 gb of music. I use a Mac Mini and access the files remotely with the Front Row interface. I sort the library by “Genres” in 24 categories such as: Classical, Bluegrass, Rock, Electronic. I use the "Play List" much like Thomasedison abov... 
T.H.E. Show admission
I agree with Dweller the last time I went to The Show all I needed was the admissions fee. CES is another thing. They require connection to the industry but like many things there are holes in the system. 
Cartridge / Needle Repair
Give these guys at call or email.http://www.sound-smith.com/retip/