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    What was the the last audio-related item you purchased?

    A pair of Apple HomePods.
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    A blast from the past

    They sound very nice coupled with my tube amps.
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    Visiting New England. Wouldn't mind dropping by some Audiophile Dealers

    Harvard Square and University section in Cambridge, MA.
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    A blast from the past

    Woofer signed GA Briggs and dated 1973.
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    What's your best deal?

    A basket case but complete, rare 1959 Altec Lansing 60 watt tube amp with original Mullard power tubes now completely restored. Pair of ADS L520s for $5.00. Yamaha CR2020 end of day flea market buy also restored, and a pair of JBL 12 inch signature series full range D123 speakers for $10.00. A...
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    Looks like a handy tool

    One handed soldering. I'm sure there are other versions available.
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    Inexpensive way connect phone to power amp? (bluetooth would be nice)

    I use an Echo Dot hooked up to a Dayton 50W T-amp hooked up to a pair of NHT SuperZero speakers. Works very well with lots of volume. Also is voice controlled to turn amp on/off, song selection, and control volume. You can get the Dot when on sale from Amazon at $20.- $25. You can also buy...
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    Troubleshooting advice needed on Pilot SA-240 amp

    I have a working Pilot 240 Curtain of Sound integrated amp and somewhere (I think) have the original typed manual (not Sams) with schematic and trouble shooting sections. I believe I sent a copy of the manual to AK many years ago. It might still be there. If that's of any help.
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    Speakers just delivered..they are very cold. How long until I fire them up?

    Cold definitely effects the electronics in amps, TVs in my experience. I have a 1970's Pilot SS amp and a TV housed in an outside deck that has been converted into an insulated room attached but insulated from the main house. Although insulated the room is exposed on 3 sides. With Winter temps...
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    Vintage versus Modern

    True, 20 watts isn't much in these days of power amps but check what your speakers run on with a watt meter for average listening. I think you'll find a nominal listening wattage is around 5 WPC. As for vintage vs. modern, vintage is usually cheaper and brought up to specs will rival most modem...
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    The HomePod has landed

    That little 4 inch driver has a 40mm excursion.
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    The HomePod has landed

    The Galaxy Home has 3 mid/tweeters and a 4 inch "subwoofer". The HomePod has 7 mid/tweeters and a 4 inch "subwoofer" with a 40mm excursion and Apple's A8 360 degree chip. Even in "mono" there is no single point sound as you move about the room. Every position is a sweet spot. There is no sonic...
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    Stereos in apartments: what do y’all do?

    Easy. Don't play your stereo at ear splitting levels.
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    Local pickup only.

    I prefer local pick up mainly for the higher ticket items, especially tube gear, so either I can demo to the customer's satisfaction and vice versa. That way the probability of shipping damage and/or customer dissatisfaction is mitigated/eliminated. It does narrow your market though.
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    Audio plug ins

    Nine audio plug-ins worth looking at...
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