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Most Effective Tweaks
Ckorody,Which fuses do you like?TIA 
Words From the Wise
The only person who has to be happy with your system is you. 
Most Effective Tweaks
I look at a tweek as something I can do to improve my audio system that lies 'outside' the source to speaker chain. Some think tweeking is foolishness but then, I'm an audiophile (or is it fool?) By this def cables and cords don't count (they are ... 
Is vinyl still a "perfect" source?
There is a good deal of excellent AAA vinyl being made today. But by far the joy of my analog rig is finding those 1$ garage sale specials which are wounderful and superior to garden variety redbook in my system. Of course if your taste runs exclu... 
Whats the best record cleaning fluid?
If someone comes up with a cheap diy fluid I'm all ears.I do make my own water: double or triple distilled.However I worked at this for years and had some really nice forumulas which were humbled by the RRL products.L'art Du Son makes a really nic... 
Upgrading my Basis 2500. Vacuum or no Vacuum?
I'm going to join the advocates for vacuum here. I have the 2800 with vacuum (in another room!). Working flawlessly for years. I'm pleased with the sound I'm getting.However, I do note that L. Walker, whose products consistantly impress me, is emp... 
bi wiring
The latest edtion of Hifi Critic (#2) has a very nice article about cables and discusses the biwiring (is that right?) issue in some detail. I won't attempt to rehash the article as I would likely get it wrong but bottom line is the author thinks ... 
Can I use an Integrated only as a preamp
Bob,If it's got a tape out that might do the job. 
Walker Audio Prelude LP Cleaning Solution
90493m,I'm also using the ELP/Loricraft and it's interesting but not surprising that I found a very similar procedure (posted in another thread), including letting the enzyme sit for a while, gave the very good results you describe!I'm using the R... 
Record Cleaning Machine Fluid
Using a loricraft I have found the following works well for me:0. For a record that I have not yet cleaned, new or old1. If really dirty (usually old) start with RRL Deep Clean, then vac2. Spread Enzyme Solution (I'm using Bugglewhatever...)3. Let... 
Stand alone tweeters
RE: The Townshends:Get 'em. Plug'em in to your system. Follow the installation instructions (easy).They try to take them out!!Hehehehehe!!!! (Insane laughter) 
My system is bright? I need help. thanks
Scientist73,The problem you describe is very common in my experience. The suggestions given in this thread are generally pretty good - I'm going to try the cd mat....And it sounds like you are making progress within the constraints of your enviorn... 
Can I clean my records manually?
Pawlowski6132 suggested he is 'still waiting'.Waiting for what? If the record cleaning method you adopt cleans your vinyl sufficent to reduce surface noise in your system to your satisfaction it does not matter what method you use. (as long as it ... 
room design help
Warnerwh, you are right of course. 15ft was a typo. It's actually 12ft - the other dimensions are 33l and 21w to be exact! What I wanted to say, and others have already done, is that there is a lot of good free help out there to assist in the cons... 
New York City location; SIX state membership
I'd be interested in your audio society. Can you send me info regarding membership/meeting dates & times?TIACharles