rodman99999

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Need Advice on a Low End CD Player Giant Killer
You can't go wrong with an OPPO! I've got a BAT in my listening system, but two OPPOs in my viewing/theater system(Maggies, etc), on which I also listen to music(Bluray, SACD, etc) occasionally. It's easy to hear the quality of the OPPO's playback... 
Woofer pumping WHY??
@Cleeds- 'Best Of Sarcasm?' OH, DAMN....I forgot; this thread is over! 
Woofer pumping WHY??
@Doug- "The dead horse kicks, but doesn't even aim one at me?" You're not missing anything! OH WAIT....this thread's over(shame on me)! 
Woofer pumping WHY??
@Doug- "Dead horse" + "4 beats and a pause(repeat)" = LOL! 
Woofer pumping WHY??
From your description of the woofer motion(four large excursions/stops/four large excursions/stops/etc); neither acoustic feedback or tonearm/cartridge resonance are your problem. As Mr J stated; you'll find it's mechanical(belt/bearing/platter). ... 
Thoughts on Overlord 12AX7-HD / ECC803S-HD tubes
WHATTA CROCK! 
new laser/assembly for Cary 303/300 cdp
I've used this type: (http://www.amazon.com/Allsop-ProLens-Cleaner-Players-23321/dp/B00000J1QM/ref=pd_sim_23_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VJ6KVWZXS0CRXP5RZSF) and this liquid with both a Q-Tip & the included disc: (http://www.amazon.com/DISCWASHER-LA... 
which 6sn7 tube for my wyetech topaz amp
BTW- Note the metal strip construction(top supports) of the Tung Sols. I've not tried the round mouse-eared or round mica types, so- can't vouch for them. Also- the short bottled Sylvania 6SN7W was terrible(IMO). Way back when; I tried the top 12 ... 
which 6sn7 tube for my wyetech topaz amp
If you value sound stage depth & width(excellent ambiance recovery), neutral reproduction(no phony warmth/tubey editorializing) and fast/accurate bass; either the 1940's round plate Tung Sol 6SN7GT(JAN CTL) or Sylvania 6SN7W(JAN CHS, TALL BOTT... 
new laser/assembly for Cary 303/300 cdp
Cary may have had the transports redesigned to their specs. These seem to be the basis of their system: (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-DSL-710A-Transport-AYRE-HARMAN-MERIDIAN-PRIMARE-/251988456520?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3aabaeb448) (htt... 
new laser/assembly for Cary 303/300 cdp
Gotta ask: have you tried cleaning the lens? 
"The Audio Critic" B.S. or what?
IMHO; these two lines from his GOODBYE belong together: "after several years of very little productivity, I have decided to stop altogether." and "it has been a great 38 years!" Again, IMHO: "Geez, he missed the whole thing," is an understatement. 
"The Audio Critic" B.S. or what?
Almost four decades of, "very little productivity...." 
Wanted NAD 3020
Count on having to replace all the aluminum electrolytic caps in it(especially if you intend to listen through the phono section), for decent sound reproduction. 
Passive attenuator impedance question
@Dave- "then I say a analogue volume controls have to many resistors or resistance in the circuit at low volume to attenuate the volume and compromises the sound equally...." The stepped attenuator I noted, as most others, only has two very high q...