william7

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How difficult to set-up a Well Tempered Classic
There is a wonderful gentleman by the name of Bob Clanfield who is considered by many in the Chicagoland area to be the analog guru specializing in the Well Tempered turntable. I had him do my Reference/Shelter901 combo and my analog has never sou... 
Whatever happened to HDCD?
We just came out with a HDCD Tube CD Player at Eastern Electric www.eeaudio.com We think it still sounds the best . 
Speaker selection?
You might want to check out the Omega speaker line.http://www.omegaloudspeakers.com/. These would also be an excellent choice. small yet as musical as any and affordable. 
Speakers that accurately reproduce a drumset
The best I have ever heard was reproduced on the Avantgard Duo's. 
Most involving and thrilling moviemusic?
I enjoy the soundtrack from " Some Kind Of Wonderful ". Although I have only found this on cd. If anybody has this on LP and would like to part with it please contact me. 
New Eastern Electric Power Amp
Hello Mootsdude, The Eastern Electric MiniMax amplifier retails for $1350 and will be available in 2-3 weeks. Just waiting for the first shipment to arrive.Kindest regards, Bill 
I think I want a tube preamp
Although the MiniMax does invert polarity we have found that it sounds best hooked up normally + to +, - to -. Your mileage may very and you can try and switch the + to -, but others have said they like it hooked up the normal way. I prefer it thi... 
Just wondering
When you cash the check and then send them the remaining money the check bounces a month later and you have just sent them $4500 of your money when their check was no good. BEWARE DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT DOING THIS 
Favorite Movie Soundtrack
"Some Kind Of Wonderful" 
Favorite Movie Soundtrack
Liked the movie too! 
Tube Replacement Advice
I believe the 7316 is a 12au7 sub NOT a 12at7. The Sylvania Gold Brand 6201 is a great 12at7 
The best USED transport today - for under 500.00
Parasound cdb 2000 transport. Belt driven like your spinning vinyl, super quiet, had mine for about 7 years and never a problem, Robert Harley raved about this in Stereophile. God bless, Bill 
What about Polk speakers?
Find a used pair of the Polk 1.2TL's for the fronts. No sub needed as these go very very low. I sold mine a few years back and miss them very much searching for audio nirvava. 
Best live album you've ever heard?
Just a kick-ass double LP 
Best bargain find ever ?
Was wrecking a house of a 91 year old gentleman who went to live with his 60 year old son. They took everything they wanted out of the house and said we could have the rest of what was in the house. An Altec 604B and Altec 604C, Mac 225 tube amp a...