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Why does Computers - Amp - Speakers sound better?
If you aren't "level matching" between sources, studies say the louder of two things being compared will be thought to sound better. 
Different types of mcintosh MC240s?
Looks like on of them (yours) has a second socket for a 600 ohm balanced line out or to drive a 70v line (70v output is a way to drive many speakers (ceiling speakers or PA i.e. public address speakers without having to worry about speaker impedan... 
i need some help with a pair of paoli amps
You've got high voltages present in tube amps. If you're not familiar with safety procedures at higher voltages you should stay out. These could have enough voltage in the caps right now to give you a pretty good jolt even though you may not have ... 
My First 845 Tube Amp
I have read that the Line Magnetic (Western Electric repro) stuff is very good. 
Suggested midrange fix for Thiel 2.2 speakers?
Parts Express lists several Vifa speakers on their Website. (No affiliation). Perhaps research other speakers that used that driver and try to find a parts pair or advertise here in the wanted's section- someone may have a pair they're parting out... 
A question about pioneer spec-1
With the Spec 1 you DO need a power amp to run the headphones. Any decent power amp should have no problem doing this. You don't need to buy a matching Spec power amp. It would be mighty impressive looking though:) The rig to pre-amp is correct. B... 
most dependable wood ish plinth vintage manual TT
Some of the Dual turntables will do well- 1219 or 1264 ( I mention those because I've owned them and they transport well). If you watch your local craigs list you might find a Pioneer Pl-71, Pl-44, or PL 112d for less than 100 ( I have in the past... 
Amps for Klipschorn speakers
Atmasphere. Look it up. (no affiliation whatsoever) 
Selling dispute. Please comment.
I wonder about the parenting style of people who raised some of the "super-finicky" snobs that want things "just so". Sounds like you made a reasonable effort to ameliorate the situation. I couldn't possibly express how vindicated I feel when I en... 
NAD 2600 and thumping noise
If you can turn the speakers off before powering up or down, do so. If the amp has a headphone out that shuts the speakers off- you can insert cheap headphones or a dummy plug (just buy a 1/4 in stereo phone plug from Radio Shack). I had the same ... 
run mcintosh mc 30 with two speaker systems?
I would advise against running speakers with different impedances simultaneously from the same amp. 
Re-wire sockets or use adapters?
Try it with adaptors first. 
Reference 3A DeCapo " Blue Tak" question
I just cut 1/4 by 1/4 inch squares with a utility knife put one on each corner and one in the center of the stand and set the speaker down on it and pushed down fairly hard. Speakers are Dynaudio- works great. 
Sony playstation 1
I thought the whole point to using these was that the converter chips were good. 
Sudden Muddy sounding system
Sounds like blown tweeters- Put one end of a paper-towel tube to your ear and put the other near the tweeter to hear if they're working. I don't know if the KEF's have tweeter fuses- you could certainly check...