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Sound Dynamics 300ti specifications?
thanks Johnny. I think you are about right on with most of the specs. In the last few weeks I have searched the web and they do have a 3/4" tweeter, 4" mid and 8" woofer. I just wonder how much of the midrange the 4" unit handles, for instance if ... 
The old timers give the young'ns tips on the 60s.
Spirit - 12 Dreams of Dr Sardonicus is really good. It is one of my all time favorite 'listenable' albums, it always seems fresh and fun. Timrhu nailed that one. 
best source for guitar amp tubes
thanks guys I will look into Eurotubes and Dougs Tubes especially. 
dumb question about gain and preamps
the only dumb question is the one not asked!pardon any redundancies... 
Mark Knophler; recommended music??
It is interesting to me that most everyone has selected a different album. I will give my 2cents and vote for Local Hero as a very nice listen - the movie is must see viewing as well.I know this is a post about similar artists but I can not think ... 
If you could replace one link...
sorry Dgaylin I did not mean to sound offwhen I had seperates i found the best sound could be had when the better ic was between pre and amp. I also liked it because everything else that was hooked up to the pre sounded better as well instead of j... 
Recommended crossovers for Maggie 20.1s
sorry for the lack of any concrete information but I remember reading (years ago) in Stereophile or TAS that a costly crossover for the 20 (or 20.1) resulted in a minor upgrade. The concensus was that money was better spent elsewhere. I know the 3... 
Todd Rundgren Best of Lp's
a madman in concert! i saw his one man show and was blown away - hard to believe he was so wild (and crude)recommended 
If you could replace one link...
this subject has been beated to death, most will tell you the DAC to pre is where to put the good cable but try it both ways because that may not be true in your system. 
10 percent for cables ???
I buy my components and cables based on the price performance ratio or 'sweet spot' of the line up that is still compatible with other components. If it means the proportion of money spent is high or low from the perceived norm it is no matter, I ... 
Totem Sinew vs Acoustic Zen Matrix ll??
fwiw I found AZ Matrix Ref I and II to be good cables but a bit on the warm and thick side. In fact everything I have tried from AZ has a bit of this quality, I do like them but have moved on since then (don't we all?) 
Directv reciever with off air antenna support
Thanks guys!Mine is owned by me but Directv will exchange for one of theirs. I am just leery that they will have one with off air support, even though they claim they are sending one, I am just trying to get my ducks in a row before it gets here... 
Looking to get into tubes?
What are your speakers?How much do you want to spend?I think the Audio Note Soro SE is the best deal I ever got in audio. 18 extremely robust watts with world class sound. around $1400 w/o phono (if you can find one for sale) 
Toothbrush's featured in Stereophile
thanks I love toothbrushes! 
Got to Hear the Jazz of YesterNow Last Night
Oh I am jealous! Sounds like a nice show! I just looked up the tour date and missed them in my neck of the woods by 3 days...thanks anyway for the heads up