roxy54

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Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Mapman,They are similar to what I am using with the same amp, and I agree that they would be a good choice; but as you said, the shipping would be expensive. 
Removing components from between the speakers
I was thinking about this a little more, and as I said, I have done it both ways depending on my living situation with good results. What I was thinking yesterday though, assuming that you don't use a turntable, which I don't; is that the rack, an... 
Price for Klipsch Belle's?
Buconero,That sounds funny. You're saying that they're great speakers...if the drivers and crossovers were replaced. I'd be Daniel Craig if my face and body were replaced. 
Removing components from between the speakers
I've done it both ways over the years depending on where I was living, and I never thought that the sound of my system suffered from having the equipment between the speakers. 
cartridge for Roksan Xerxes with Alphason hr 100S
this is the review forum. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
That's a good one Mapman. 
How important is a good rack?
Cerrot,Your comment is simply stated and I believe, correct. 
How important is a good rack?
Buconero,Putting it in a closet may have some benefit with analogue, but the question would still remain, put it on what?Also, I have noticed that several posters seem to feel that a good rack is only needed for turntables. My experience has prove... 
Thoughts on new Blur album
I tried to like them because all the reviewers said I should...but it didn't work. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
What is the price? I looked at the website and it says to call for price. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Reb,I am really excited for you, and I do mean excited. I forgot to mention that mine was also slightly used, but tested 100% in all parameters. If you don't find it to be a revelation, I will be surprised. Those tubes are old, from the 40's. 
Update on my Coincident Dynamo 34SE
Smrex13,Al and everyone else have made great suggestions and I have nothing to add, as I don't have the expertise anyway. I did notice though that you said in your OP that you thought that hum was part of the SET experience. I would say don't lose... 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Larryi,I agree. They certainly make a big difference. I would like to explore the alternatives you mention in the future.Rebbi,Sorry, but I had things mixed up. I thought that it was a different 5u4 rectifier that Brian had given you, not a differ... 
Glenn Campbell - new found respect
C1ferrari,I don't know if he read music, but many of the best musicians don't. 
High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps
Rebbi,What state do you live in?