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How to cut sorbothane?
Finally purchased a 1 1/2" arch punch on E-Bay. Hopefully, this will work to cut the 5/8" sorbothane sheet.I'll have a few more discs than I require. If you might be interested in some, send me an email. They won't be free, but they'll be a lot le... 
Need Isolation Ideas for VPI Scout
I recently purchased some 5/8" sorbothane which I intend to cut up into 1 1/2" round discs. I'll have more than I require. If you might be interested in some, send me an email. They won't be free, but they'll be lots less expensive than if purchas... 
Siemens -Halske 6922
Neutral, accurate, uncolored tubes. Available as E88CC (6922 equivalent), E188CC (7308 equivalent - higher tolerances built to last 10,000 hours) and CCa (select high-tolerance 6922).As has been said many times, the CCa is the best of the bunch. E... 
Donald Fagen's Nightfly - Love it or Hate it?
Here's a holy grail for you Nightfly fanatics. It was released as a 24K gold Japanese CD in a very limited edition. I've only seen it listed once, on eBay at $249 Buy-it-now from a seller in Japan. Rja (Threads | Answers)That's ridiculous. 
How Much Push/Pull Tube Power for Maggies
I should specify I'm talking about the Magnepan MMG model. I did not research the specs on other models. 
How Much Push/Pull Tube Power for Maggies
My hunch is that you'll be fine with the 40wpc EL34 amp.Be sure to use the 4 ohm taps if you have that option on the amplifier. 
How Much Push/Pull Tube Power for Maggies
12-09-06: Coochok, just checked. i listen between 66 and 70 decibels on the average. what do you think?Is this measured from your listening position 10 feet away? If so, measure once more at a distance of three feet from either the right or left s... 
Looking to downgrade...possibly
I heard a friend's B&K driving sensitive Reimer Teton GS loudspeakers. It sounded very, very good. 
How Much Push/Pull Tube Power for Maggies
Cooch, you haven't mentioned what volume you consider normal. If you don't own an SPL meter, it might be a fun tool to own. It certainly helps to put things into perspective, and knowing volume levels helps you assemble a system by eliminating som... 
Optimism in Music.
Jesus Jones - "Right Here Right Now"BTW, I disagree with the suggestion of ELP's "I Believe in Father Christmas", which in my opinion is an indictment of the commercialization of Christmas among deeper meanings contained in the lyrics. 
Vibration Isolation for Rega P3
I like the Neuance platform suggestion in addition to my sorbothane idea.I use a Neuance under my CD player. A friend uses Neuance platforms under his CD player and amplifier. The Neuance was originally developed for turntable isolation and it com... 
How Much Push/Pull Tube Power for Maggies
12-09-06: Mrtenniswhat is normal listening levels ? isn't around 80db ?Not for me. Normal volume for me is 87db-88db at 2.5 meters. 
TSM-MM not loud enough ...
I'd suggest specifying your amplification and what decibel level you require to fill your room. We all listen at different volumes.I'd also suggest contacting Bobby P. directly. 
What is the best CD player under $2000 ?
There's a lot of info on this topic in the archives. 
dedicated outlet cost
think id get much impact putting cd on the circuit with the amps? Jaf2290  (System | Threads | Answers)The primary purpose of two circuits separate from the rest of the circuits in your home is to keep extraneous noise out of the power supply. Yo...