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Quietest fan for room
An analog,all tube fan sounds much better than the digital SS ones....and make sure you upgrade the power cord! 
Upscale Audio -- Tubes and Reliability
I also have nothing but good to say about UA. 
a solid state amp that is recessed in the treble
Dhcod He specifically asked for solid state suggestions... 
Marantz SC 11 S1 Pre amp
Zear, I no longer own it. Though I still think it is an excellnt pre amp, after a year and a half with it I found it lacking the tube magic I had become accustomed to for the prior 20 years, so I sold it and went back to a tubed pre. The phono sec... 
a solid state amp that is recessed in the treble
Mr. Tennis, just wondering... when you do find this amp and do a review, how will you describe it? ..." a wonderful amp, excellent mid range,iron fisted bass control,and beautifully rolled off, recessed treble "? I think you need to look elsewhere... 
Review: McCormack DNA-250 Amplifier
Zekeb,Im quite sure you are correct, I dont think Steve M had anything to do with the 250. The 225 ,yes.Go to the McCormack web site for prices on the mods. I know he doesnt offer one for the 250. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
" the tip of my tongue is the barrel of a gun and it's loaded " The Wood Brothers 
One source delivering higher volume.
Sounds like the output voltage of your DVD is a little higher than your other sources. 
Burning question about two VAC amps and dead tubes
Oh the joys of tube power amps... Seriously,before you do anything, I would check the voltage at the outlet you are using. 
HOW DO DALI EUPHONIA SM-4'S SOUND?
To me, they sound as good as they look ,and I think they are beautiful.They reveal plenty of detail,but do so in a unforced, non analytical manner. I've had mine for almost 2 years, and the bass they can produce still amazes me. They can rock out ... 
Buying top brands's older CD players: Pros& Con
Cant comment on thr AR as I have'nt heard it, but I use an old Sonograph SD1 cd player in a second system,and while it is not the last word in detail,it still sounds very good. I think I bought it around 1990?! A cd player that sounded good 20 yea... 
Speaker grill material, any real difference?
Thank you Rodman. 
Speaker grill material, any real difference?
Not to miller the thread, but what type of adhesive do you recommend to attach the cloth to grill frame? Im thinking of re-doing mine (manuf. says $400. for new ) but unsure of best adhesive. The frames are metal. 
Someone Know How To Set Up Spacearm?
Larry from Hollywood Sound is a great guy and Nottingham dealer. Maybe he could help you. 
Recommend a Tube Pre & SS Amp Combo
Juggernaut, at the present, I am more than content with my set up,but I do dream of possibly getting the Modwright kwa 150 somewhere down the line.