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How do you change a belt on a Sota Cosmos
Pardon me if I am no help but can you get to it thru the well for the lead shot? I just replaced my arm and I thought it was pretty open......maybe you could see what needs to be free'd up. 
Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.
Bartok, I still am puzzled about no tubes with Vandy, the 3A and 5A were both tube powered at the store I checked them out in, and although it was the model down from the 3A (2C OR A???) they were tube powered for part of the Stereophile review in... 
HDMI and Component
I believe comp video is superior and I have DVI, HDMI capable units. 
Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.
you can certainly use tube power, when I demeod them at Audio Connection in NJ they were all tube powered, the powered woofers surely help lighten the load. 
ARC Pre + which SS amp?
well to add one more thought, my dad just bought the 16 a couple weeks ago and pairs it with Classe amps and it really sounds great. 
Have any of you done this
Walking away is great, I have been out of town most everday for a couple weeks and the time away makes it better when you listen again, so walk away for a bit here and there....your gear will be there when you return. 
Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose?
Hey Gunbei, watch the Chum you use, joey might switch teams! :) 
S-video vs. component
I can see why folks would wire thru a reciever or Processor but to keep the signal short and optimum direct into your monitor would seem to be best (unless there is a really good upsample built in), most monitors these days will also do that featu... 
Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.
Sorry if I offended you, it is hard to tell exactly how words are meant to be used in print form, though I dont really think Thiel is right for me I do think they are a quality product. Like I said before it is just my opinion. 
Has your gear ever hurt you???
I knew a guy who was messing with a tube amp and I think he had something in his mouth causeing a bit of druel, well the bead a slober hit the tube amp and followed the trail back to his mouth and knocked him on his ass probably dangerously close ... 
LP Recording Distortions?
Could also be used vinyl if you by used you are at the mercy of others poorly set-up and just plain inferior turntables that just beat the crap out of the grooves. 
Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.
C'mon guys, pile it on I can take it :) I am not the first nor the last to have an issue with Thiels.... to each their own. 
Unable to audition used speakers a problem
Scaredy cat PC weenies should be leaving their used items at the dealer to hock for them.Beemer I love that! 
Do ground lifters alter sound?
Thanks guys, do you know of any "high Quality" lifters? 
What music is your system setup for?
Hey Albert your gear cant play Polka or Celtic? Say it aint so!