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Diodes vs. Triodes
Did anyone mentioned that Diode can be semiconductor of a type p or n? Not only tube! 
Best transport for USD500
cal delta usedead t1000 usedead t7000(with ld) also usedmicromega stage 3 usedthe transports above mentioned are identical in sonic signatures. eads have the best built quality so far that's why are preferable. micromega is the wormest among menti... 
Here, there a Chick, Where else a Chick Corea ?
Huh!My "Jazzbuka" started from Chick Corea despite his name doesn't start from "A"!;)The most brilliant album of his and I want to point that no one mentioned is "Mad Hatter" written as music tale for "Alice in Wonderland". Does anyone know this a... 
What's your favorite speaker finish?
black-ash. 
Diodes vs. Triodes
diode means two and it means that it has two electrodes Kathode and Anode. electrones are being "shot" from Kathode and being attracted by Anode when the voltage is applied to these electrodes.triode means three electrodes are in the vacume tube K... 
New cartridge question
In reality you should trace from cartridge output down to your speakers and even room. Average power amplifier has 1V+- sencitivity for the full rated power. Having .5mV and driving it with 56dB will give you on output approximately 300mV. That is... 
New cartridge question
Ahhrr Twl, Shelter 501 vs. Helikon??I would agree to compare with Lydian beta but with Helikon would pick up Shelter 901 to compare 
Long RCA interconnects to the headphone amp?
Zaike, Thanks for the input.I also want to know if there will be any difference if I use some RadioShack grade interconnects and higher quality pro- or audiofile grade.I found headphones is the best way to audition any component especially analogu... 
Is Remote Control Important?
In top quality components the remote control requires a big extra stretch from your budget. I usually do no sacrifice this way but if I get some used component with remote that I like - why not.I currently listen to the setup pretty close so I'm n... 
Dirt on my stylus.....what to do?
i second to the zerodust a truly wonderful piece.p.s. don't exersise too much to clean your stylus. it's better to leave it dirty than try to "scrub" it. 
How long it take to run in brand new loudspeaker?
Seems like the best performance speaker will only have after 10...15 years of home usage and after a couple of years of heavy commercial usage.Please, rub your head... 1000hours???????? 
How to extend tubelife in bedroom system?
beer and sour cream can be a natural substitute to viagra for the bedroom. 
Turntable/Cartridge/Phono Stage questions
Instead of buying B&O cartridge you can find some garage-sale turntable for $15 and hook it up with ML equipment.Good Luck. 
Looking for the best audio porn
I think that Stereophile can create an adult issue where they would display different kinds of intercourse next to the stereo or HT setup.Literally very often we all do it:^) 
Bright room, help
another tweak for the bright room:use blinds and shades.you can get desingers blinds$$$ or just by visiting HD:^)