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Heaver grade vinyl vs Standard
I find little correlation between the weight of the vinyl and the sonic quality, and wouldn't pay a premium for 180 gram pressing unless I thought it was a superior production and pressing to lower cost alternatives. One of my best sounding lps is... 
Bedini 803 fuse values
I would call Bedini and ask them the fuse values. I agree Bedini amps are magical . . . I wish I hadn't sold my Bedini 100.100.I never had to have my Bedini 100.100 serviced, but based on my experience with Bedini, I would probably use them for an... 
Display problem with Lexicon DC-1
you should download the manual from Lexicon:http://www.lexicon.com/products/downloads.asp?ID=12Also, plug a TV into the video out and the display will be shown there so you can navigate the menus using the on-screen display. 
wiring in series with a vertical bi-amp setup
hi Brad, yes, I know how to series wire speakers. The thing that confused me about your post is it wasn't apparent that you have 2 sets of speakers that you're stacking and wiring in series, not one set of speakers with 2 drivers. In this latter c... 
Rig building - When or Why, do you change devices?
My primary systems are pretty stable now but when I started building them (ie in their current form) I did so by buying used gear primarily, and went through a lot of what I call "in home demos". That is, I would buy a new (to me, but usually used... 
Hey Audiogon how about a DIY/Horn section?
I like it too. But to be clear, you're not suggesting one new category for DIY and Horns together are you? Rather, one for each?I also like the raw parts idea. 
Rant- Ebay seller and the cost of shipping 1 cd.
report the seller to ebay. I've done this in the past. ebay has a policy that says sellers are forbidden from charging excessive shipping charges (they do this because it cheats them out of final value fees if sellers put a low sell price and high... 
Selling to Canadians
I have purchased and sold quite a bit from the US. I'm Canadian and every time when it was UPS,I had to pay brokerage fees and tax at my door before they give me my package.Now when Fedex was used they just gave me the package and then later sent... 
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
The Sttaf, although designed to work with a wide variety of electronics, tends to only sound its best when paired with tube gear and placed in small, sealed off rooms. It also requires fairly precise positioning; as most Totem's do. I owned a pair... 
Using a REL Storm with a Spectrum Amp?
Mdrummer01 . . I understand. I was a little tentative the first time I connect my Storm up. 3 wires throws you when you expect 4 . . . 
Using a REL Storm with a Spectrum Amp?
I have a Storm III and have connected it to several amps using the Neutrik cable. This method is much better in my experience than using RCA interconnet to pre-outs.The correct way to connect it is Red wire to the Right + terminal on your amp, Yel... 
Selling to Canadians
I too have experience with insurance limits at the USPS. In my case I couldn't buy any insurance for a $100 accessory shipping Priority Mail to Vietnam. Also, in my experience with the USPS web site, though convenient and quick, what you find ther... 
speaker recommendations for a 12 x 12 room?
I tried Duke's suggestion this morning . . .I have a spare bedroom with about those dimensions (actually 12x13x8) that I had set up a spare system in, just as an afterthought when my son moved out. Components are all spares not even close to your ... 
wiring in series with a vertical bi-amp setup
on a tangent, but I'm not familiar with series wiring in the context of biamping. Can you explain how you would do this? 
Brandi Carlile
here I am late to the party again ;-\ I heard her song "The Story" on the GM commercial during the olympics and immediately hit google.The whole album ("The Story") is a treat . . . I'm ordering her first cd now. Anyone who hasn't heard her should...