thorman

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Power cord suggestions for CDP and tube amp
Oakiris : I am using the Nite 2 ( 20 amp dedicated line ) on mY Meridian cd player . You only need a 15 amp cord . I am using Vh audio Flavor 4 cords on my Thor monos ( 15 amp cord on 20 amp ded.line ). Feel free to e-mail me off line any time.I '... 
Power cord suggestions for CDP and tube amp
Nite 2 digital $350-400 usedVh audio Flavor 4 $300 new Both should work very nicely .I use both as described 
Analytical, revealing COPPER w/
Virtual Dynamics Nite2 ...Great stuff 
Speaker Suggestions?
How about a jm lab Utopia .One on this site now.From what I have read these are up there with the best... 
Tube amp for rock? Newb Questions
I can tell you that i found a like new pair ( church benefit ) of Klipsch KG4 loudspeakers.These things can boogy with the best of them .Not sure what the Market value is but If I were you I wouldn't rule out any on the Klipsch speakers mentioned.... 
I only need 1 more duplex receptacle
Check with Robert at Ridge street Audio and ask about his Bloom Box, Worked wonders for me same situation... 
Tube preamp suggestions.
Sp11mk2 - if you want a classic Audio Research 
Bowling alley lane wood for component tables?
How about bowling shoes for feet !!!!!!!!! Sorry 
Cleaning Amplifier & other gears
I found a bath towel after showering is just the right dampness/softness. It does a great job and leaves no residue.May sound funny but works the best for me... 
Any information about the Classe 5L pre-amp?
I owned a Classe5 many years ago and thought it was a quite nice peice.Sound was "tube like" .A touch on the dark side (but not much ) Very smooth and listenable. The only problem i can see is the age of the peice.Though made to last a long time ,... 
need help troubleshooting
Check you connections first. Could have something connected wrong? 
RidgeStreetAudio Poiema 3 IC'S?
Have to agree with Jaguar.Anything Ridge Street Audio does is Exceptional all the way. Robert refuses to be unlike everyone else! I have been using his cables from the start..Very pleased customer.Great guy to deal with too! 
Best integrated or receiver w/phono for $1K?
How about a vintage Marantz. These peices are built to last and sound great. Under $500 for most all pieces that have been gone through by a qualified tech. Check out Larry ( owner ) at hwdsound.com Great guy and usually has some peices at home th... 
Harmon Kardon hk870, 825 help please
Check the fuses first! Sounds like a simple issue here.Its very unlikely that all peices are down working at the same time. Be patient and try one pice at a time on another existing system. 
Best rock song of all times
Smoke on the water! " Deep Purple "