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Anyone in Vermont (especially the Burlington area) interested in an informal audio club?
I tried this in 2003 and had no luck. Is it worth reviving this thread to see if we can make a go of it?  
Songs that trigger you to switch the station or...
Kokomo. It's the musical equivalent of waterboarding. 
Do you Bi-Wire, if you can?
I do. I don't question Albert's judgement so my VR-5s are biwired. There is another potential benefit - choosing cables specific to the job (hi or low) can help you to tailor sound a tad. I'm biwiring with Analysis Plus Oval 9/Oval 12 and it gave ... 
need a power amp to run a set of infinity kappa 9s
I did many years ago. Current is key. Find something that will double down in to 4 ohms, and even 2 if you can. Think balls. That will get the best from your Kappas. But careful with those tweeters, they can run hot. Something soft on top or dark ... 
Von Schweikert VR-4
You could do far worse. Taste is key here, the VS house sound may not be your cup of tea. But it is mine! 
tube amp and spotify
Find a Wadia 121 if you can. It's musical and detailed, and with digital that's a tough balancing act. 
Reterminating Kimber 12TC Speaker cable: possible?
Superb reply Marakanetz, thank you for taking the time to write it. And Hifiharv, thanks for the encouragement! 
Reterminating Kimber 12TC Speaker cable: possible?
Marakanetz, I was not soliciting opinions on the merits of biwiring - I was asking how to terminate cables. You may want to re-read the question. ;) 
McCormack DNA 225 or Mark Levinson No.27
+1 for McCormack. Better match... 
Seeking DAC $300
Make it an even 1k and find a Wadia 121. Everything else you've been thinking about won't come close. The Bi-Frost is a solid recommendation on the cheap however, so if you are sticking to 300 that's a safe bet.But if you can spend more you can do... 
I don't like the sound of my system. Help please.
You need a Z-Systems RDP-1. Stop torturing yourself. We audiophiles are prone to that. I assure you, this will be some of the best money you spend when it comes to preserving your sanity.But you'll also need an outboard DAC. This was Stereophile c... 
Airpot Express - Upgrade amp or DAC?
+1 Kijanki. And the AE can sound superb if you kill the jitter. I'm using a Z-Systems RDP 1 between my DAC and the AE and the results are surprisingly good.That said, one you buy a DAC, your amp will be the limiting factor. Isn't this hobby fun? :) 
Conrad Johnson Premier 140 6922 tube swapping
That probably is their stock tube of choice. Very commonly spec'd tube. They don't totally suck - in fact, when mixed with NOS tubes in my SF Line 1 they do a fine job of adding bass slam. 
Speaker Spikes - do the shake test
How heavy are those Dunlavys? I suspect that heavier speakers benefit less from spikes. Or, to be more specific, I think weight vs. driver size is likely key. 
Speaker Spikes - do the shake test
Rrog you are so right. Snell supplied weak, wobbly spikes that were prone to bending with their models. You had to crank a lock nut against the bottom of the cabinet and they would still wiggle. Replacing them with outriggers made a huge improveme...