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Hey everyone, So I'm a big fan of tubes, but admittedly I know next to nothing about the actual workings of the technology. I just happen to really enjoy their sound and think they look very cool. (I'm a novice and am learning about the basics of circuits right now.) Last night, I was listening...

I'm a member on many audio forums, but I've found this place to be one of the most straight-shooting. Some places seem to be filled with people who cook all their meals with snake oil, and others are so obsessed with measurements and specs that they appear to think spending more than $50 for...

Hoping to get some input from any woodworkers here. I recently got a pair of Harbeth SHL5+XD's in rosewood. They were shipped from Nevada to Michigan. They are less than a year old. When they arrived, I gave them a physical inspection while I waited for them to warm to room temperature. I was...

I know this is probably a long-shot, but figured I'd post a 'Wanted' ad anyway. Seeking an IT M-300 gauge with original checking bar.

What do people recommend for the bench? One top contender I've gathered for a combined iso-variac is the Sencore PR57 (one for $400 and one for $600 on eBay, though the $600 one is modified, with the front plug disconnected and a plug added through the back). Others I've found are the Global...

Hi all, I'm looking to buy the test tapes I need for my decks, and Gennlab has been a name I've seen mentioned a lot in these discussions. From what I've gathered, there's only three worthy sources for new test tapes these days: A.N.T., Gennlab, and Hanspeter Roth (HPR). I already have HPR's...

Hi all, What causes different output levels/volume levels between tape decks of the same manufacturer? I have five Nakamichi decks, and they each get loud to different degrees, which I only noticed when I used the headphone jacks on them. I used the same tape and headphones on all five decks...

Hi all, I searched the forums and didn't find a thread for tech recommendations (for those of us who are not up to snuff to repair our own stuff), so I figured it would be helpful to start one. Figured the focus could be on those we positively recommend rather than those we urge others to avoid...

Hi all, Just wanted to introduce myself. Some of you may recognize my handle from the TH forums. I decided to join here on the recommendation of another member, with the intention to broaden my access to valuable information and guidance on restoring, repairing, and servicing tape decks and...