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Does anyone rember how to calculate impedance?
So Gregadd, you're telling me that you either 1) don't trust your hearing, or 2) worry about what you can't hear. 
Does anyone rember how to calculate impedance?
For multiple resistors in parallel:1 1 1 1- = - + - + - ...........Rt R1 R2 R3therefore four 8 ohm speakers in parallel equal 2 ohms. I love answering electrical questions BUT remember, sound has NOTHING to do with spec's!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just listen. 
How do I keep my cats off my amplifier?
Get some BIG rubber bands and fling them as needed. 
Tori Amos..... Will she ever go Hi Rez?
I can't believe her break-through second album isn't atleast Hoff-manned. It's a strange world we live in when Tori's not Hi-Rezed. My wife and I were lucky enough to hear her early and see her many times. A freak? Yes, but a genuis freak she is. 
sacd,vinyl, and rebook....
IF you have speakers that go well beyond 20K there is no doubt SACD is worth it. Some simple DQ-10's will prove that to you. Just play Becks "Sea Change". Those first notes glisten like never before. 
Why so many Gold CDs for sale?
Happens before Holidays every year? 
Loreena McKinnet Remasters
I find that most remasters are not impressive. Many eliminate tape hiss at the expense of the "emotion" of the music. I'll take the hiss. 
Aimee Mann fans ?
If anyone is interested, I have her first bands only EP (vinyl). I think they were called the Snakes. I remember it's pop-punk but she does sound great even so long ago. And yes, they were from Beantown. 
Aimee Mann fans ?
Another big fan but finding that I like the 2nd and 3rd 'til Tuesday albums more then the solo work recently. 
How do you fix an ''out of print'' scratched CD ?
There's a guy here in Central NJ who does a great job for $5 per disc. Call 411 for Screams From The Gutter in Manville, NJ. 
Chord 64, ECD-1, Audio Logic, Dodson DAC opinions
I would normally just say the ECD-1 but considering the Krell's (solid states) I would jump to the AL. It's alot more bucko's but worth it. On the other hand, you could get a good tube pre-amp (Audible recommended) and the Chord for the same money... 
what's your favorite album cover?
Physical Grafitti by Led Zep was always the coolest cause you have 6 different sets of window seens. One brownstone was in The Village (NYC) and the other in London but they looked like they belonged next door to one another. 
Starter Turntable
The Rega P25 is the best jump into it about $1150 with good cartridge. Plus, there are many worthwhile tweaks for it. 
Dahlquist DQ-28 Specs
I have the manual (and a pair). What would you like to know? 
Stupid Question: How to take out tubes??
I pull out the power cord, put on real rubber gloves, and pull them straight up. I got zapped once (putting a herbie halo on) so I use the rubber gloves now.