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should I upgrade my amp
I use a Jolida 1000a integrated tube amp with Spica TC 50’s. Give tubes some thought, I find tubes takes some of the glare out of the Spicas. 
Are they ever going to remaster the Beatles?
Check out this site, very interesting...http://www.pharaohweb.com/beatleg/beatleslist.asp 
After Market Power Cables - Gold or Snake Oil?
I am a Building Inspector and my primary responsibility is the complete inspection of new housing. How and why PC’s work baffles me. I have asked a lot of experts and the best answer I receive is “resistance vs. load“. Another way to look at the s... 
After Market Power Cables - Gold or Snake Oil?
Former PC SkepticA few months ago I bought a pair of VTL 300 deluxe mono block here on the gon. They came with 18 awg, computer type power cords. After using the amps for a while, I felt the PC’s and they were kinda warm. Not a good sign. Needing ... 
How to design music room?
Sit down with the architect and explain all your issues. You will want to use construction materials, which prohibit the transfer sound into the walls, ceiling and subfloor. From my own experience I would have the roof rafters/trusses designed to ... 
Christmas Music
Handel's "Messiah"Sir Malcolm SargentRoyal Phil. Orch.Chesky RecordsCD106Bob Rivers Twisted Radio"I Am Santa Claus"Atlantic82548-2A Christmas Gift For You From Phil SpectorPhil Spector RecordsD2-4005Santamental JourneyPop Vocal Christmas Classics(... 
VTL Transformer Up-Grades, Worth It?
Ya know I didn't think about it. Maybe next year because I won't be sell these amps any time soon. 
VTL Transformer Up-Grades, Worth It?
I did have my amps upgraded by VTL. The upgrade’s included the Signature transformers and the addition of B+ fuses. Dealing with Bea Lam was great. She answered all my questions and never sounded condescending like some High End companies. After r... 
Best amp for ThielCS6.
I am using VTL 300 Deluxe Mono Blocks with my Thiel 6’s. They replaced a Krell FPB 200. The only area without major improvement was deep bass. Try giving TUBES an audition, you may find them to your liking. 
Can you help a computer "idiot" ?
Go to http://groups.google.comthen click: Advanced Groups Search 
CES Rookie
If you are not a gambler and the high priced room of the strip are not your cup of tea. Try the suburb Casino Hotels. Some are within minutes of the all the convention sites. The price of a room offsets the cost of renting a car. The rooms are jus... 
How much for two 20A lines?
I put in one 20 amp outlet and breaker myself. Total cost for material 50 bucks. The hardest part was patching all the holes in the drywall. 
best DIY power cord?
DIY Power Cord ProjectI bought the female Watt plugs from partsexpress.com/. Then went to Home Depot and bought three sizes of CAROL Industrial power cord and Industrial Grade male plugs. The sizes were 16/3, 14/3 and 12/3. All the materials, incl... 
Electrician Coming Over What to Do?
All the above advice is great. I only have one thing to add. PULL A PERMIT! Have the Licensed Electrician get an Electrical Permit from the local Building Department. Vegasears Senior Building InspectorClark County, Nevada 
What do you currently own that was bought on 'Gon?
Spica TC50 speakers for my second system, CAL Alpha/Delta, Adcom 750 Pre-amp and VTL 300 Deluxe Mono Blocks