samhar

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Replaced Mid-RangeBest way to Burn-IN ???
Personally I would have replaced both sides mid range drivers. 
Your favourite cartridge
Air Tight PC-1 
What CDP gets really close to vinyl?
Ggavetti,Not me!!!! 
Triplanar VII and Benz LP-S
FWIW didn't/dosen't Brooks Berdan run that combination!? 
Triplanar VII and Benz LP-S
I've heard the Tri-Planar VII Benz LP-S combination and there weren't any issues. I found the sound very enjoyable. I also am not an expert!!! 
Best phono preamp in the $ 1000 to $ 2000 range ?
Pass X-ONO they come up used near your price max, possibly $200 more!! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Erstrand-Lind Quartet......A tribute to The Benny Goodman QuartetCount Basie......................Basie JamJoni Mitchell......................Ladies Of The CanyonDexter Gordon...................Gettin' AroundHarry James And His Big Band........Sti... 
So, what DON'T you spend money on?
hahahahahaha!!!! 
Vandersteen 3A sig , on the naked
Interesting, thanks for the link. 
Tell me about "tubey" tubes.
For the money and what you are looking for Genalex Reissues KT 88 might fill the bill!! I used them in Quicksilver V-4's and was extremely happy, are they as good as NOS? No! They are very good and at 1/3 the cost a great deal!!! Tube Depot matche... 
Any tube rec's on Vandersteen 5's
Are your Hi-Pass Filters SE or balanced? Most V-4's are SE!!! I've owned the VS-115 and the V-4's and preferred the V-4's "fuller" sound plus they are easy to bias, built like a tank(trouble free) and can run a wide variety of tubes types!!!! I us... 
Exact Power EP-15A Operational Question
I have two EP-15A's one runs at 120V, the other at 122V. I've used one for each amp in the past when I had low and shifting power levels. Each amp idled at 500W and went to ???? when playing. Your two amps only draw 440W combined, the specs say ea... 
Vandersteen 3A sig , on the naked
I think the look/finish of the "de-socked" 3A may be more of a problem for your wife than the socked version!!! I thought about doing what your thinking of but saw a picture of a pair this had ben done to and they looked worse!!! Maybe OK in my fi... 
The Blues....
Thanks for the morning chuckle!!! 
So, what DON'T you spend money on?
No trophy mistress, no gambling.