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Recommendations for good jazz radio stations
WICN out of Worcester one of the best 90.5.WGBH out of Boston at 89.7. Also, Emerson college has an ok station at 88.9.My favoritE is WICN. 
Tube Amp to Pair with Duevel Planets?
Hi,I tried them with my Sophia Electric KT 88 and they sounded great. BTW Thye really liked tubes.Good luck,Art 
best inexpensive tube integrated
You may want to consider another approach. I have a Sophia Electric KT and picked up a KingRex T20 and Power unit as a back up. Can be had new for under $600 new. Audiomagus is great to deal with and I think they offer a 30 home trial.Just a thoug... 
Converting the speaker terminal on old amps
Hello,If it is a srew type connector there is someone on this site that sells adaptors. His ad may still be running. Sorry I couldn't recall the name.Art 
"Best" bookshelf/monitor for low-power amp?
Hello,I have had more monitors than I care to mention and have ended with a pair of the Ars Aures F1 monitors and could not be happier. They mate well with my Sophia Electric KT 88 and are easy to drive.Good Luck,Art 
CD player reccomendations please
You may want to include a Lector 0.6t to your list. Very nice sounding and you can tube roll. I have one connected with an audience power cord and AU24 IC. Very smooth sounding.Good luck,Art 
I auditioned the Duevel Planets .
Hi,I placed them about the same distance as the venus about 7ft apart and close to 4 feet from the rear wall on either side of a 50 inch lcd TV. They were placed directly on a berbur rug. I have the venus on the Duevel feet on 12x12 inch tiles on ... 
Greek Audiophile - Documentary Video
Both my wife and I are of Greek decent. When I show her this it will make everything ok. She will now understand.Yassou!!!Art V 
Speakers for large open room
Hi,I have a pair of Duevel Venus Loudspeakers in a 18 x 21 room with 15 ft ceilings. Driven by a 50 wpc Sophia Electric KT 88.Fills the room nicely.Art 
Need a warm speaker for a bright room
Hi,I have a similar situation in an 18x21 room with vaulted ceiling. There is even some slap echo that remains. This was a problem untill I picked up a pair of the FJ Om Loudspeakers. The omni type design and sealed cabinet design seems to work we... 
Small speakers for retail store
Take a look at the morel chorus loudspeaker at www.renaudio.com (morel usa Brookline MA). I have a pair of the 11" squared cubes on either side of a couch in a small room. Good quality background music and easy to place.I am selling them plus a mi... 
Spanish Harlem
Rebbeca Pigeon in the Raven cd. A classic, will drop your jaw on a good system.Good luck,Art 
My Best of CES
Hi Spencer,Thanks for the show report. I have the FJ Om's, which I got from Steve, and couldn't agree with you more. Driven by a Sophia Electric KT88 they just fill the room with music which is so natural.Take care,Art 
Great sounding close to back wall speakers.
Hi,Not knowing your price range I'll suggest the FJ Om's. The most musical speaker I have owned and can be placed a minimum of six inches from the rear wall. 
I remember Jesse Penna today
I respect and thank you for serving our country.My youngest son is an Airborne Ranger with the 101st and will be returning to Iraq for his second tour of duty in October.Again, thanks and sorry for the loss of your friend.Art