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NHT Sub Two Owners
I have a sub two in an ARC tube system with Proac speakers . Its a great sub, powerful, clean, smooth sound and is seamless if you don't turn it up too high . It is a very powerful sub. Totally silent except for turn on thump. Very heavy get help ... 
Looking for Silent Fan Cooling f my ARC Tube AMP
I actually have my fan behind my rack circulating the air away from the rack. But I need a totally silent fan. 
which headphones???
My favorites are Senheiser HD-600 and Grado RS-1. Also I use a Tubed HH Scott 299 to drive them . An Earmax is also nice! 
neutrality vs. realism
What ever you think sounds best. Sometimes when I listen to a great system, I forget where I am and get drawn into the musical moment. This illusion usually occurs when the system does not add any distracting sonic effects. I prefer tubes but good... 
Audio Research CD2 randomly skips
My cd2 plays great and rarely skips. Unless the CD is damaged or dirty . Call the service deptartment at ARC . 
Cheap Old Preamps
Luxman c1010 or c1000or preamp outs of Tandberg or Luxman recievers 
When to replace new tubes in Power Amp?
You start hearing distortion at higher volume levels. and or you must turn volume control higher to get previous listening level. Sometimes the above can be reversed by re biasing the tubes . 
My Tubed Amps Entered "Twilight Zone"
Send in the amp first. 
New to tubes-what the heck does NOS mean?
New OLD Stock . . Vintage or old tubes of suposed higher quality. If you are willing to spend a litle more contact kevin @upscaleaudio.com He will sell you the best thoroughly tested tubes . He is not the cheapest but one of the best . 
Members without scruples- a continuation
Feedback is only a start. You have to use common sense too. Can the person write a listing? Good Photos? Check the feedback if your buying an expensive piece. Do they respond promptly and intelligently to questions. And not finally Call the seller... 
Listener magazine defunct ??
Their billing system is alive and well. I got a invoice for $ 24.00 this week. I will hold on to it now . Thanks for saving me $ 24.00 I will be sorry to see it go. I know they were a little off , but at least they have fun. When I read Stereophil... 
What to do when buyer claims sellers item broken?
Buyer should ask before he does work. Something smells a little funny. Bishopwill is a little off with his "as is" comment. I can assure you I would never buy a piece with that disclaimer. I have bought and sold hundreds of pieces of audio gear an... 
What to do when buyer claims sellers item broken?
Tubes amps can blow from connecting without a load (speakers) connected. File a claim with shipper. Ask buyer if a local tech can have a look. Shipper may have dropped unit. You have to get them fixed . Ask buyer if he shorted them or damaged them... 
HELP Federal Express broke it and WON'T PAY
There should be a claims manager you can talk to . The fastest way would be to get a manager on the phone . Or if possible go top the local regional office and talk to someone. You can also try to get a managers number from a local business or com... 
Looking reccom. for tube pre amp for about 1000?
Conrad Johnson Premier 14