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Using the link Dr. Wood provided... http://www.woodcraft.com/search2/search.aspx?query=teak Maybe the Watco? I've never used this one, but did use a Watco linseed oil and liked it. Someone that is an expert should pipe up...

Ray makes power supplies and he is considered "high end". He's not the only one. I think many of the high end audio manufacturers have major fail in that regard, and have for years (see Counterpoint for an example). Agreed. I had some noise thru my system due to a light dimmer and the Brick Wall took care of it. Look at Zero Surge as they are the makers of Brick Wall.

Both bikes will take an English (BSC) threaded BB. You need to match the BB to the crankset you will be using. As to what tools to take them off, dunno. Old school, it would always be something like these: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/adjustable-type-bottom-bracket-service Apparently someone determined that that shit was broke, so came up with interminable new fangled combos. You'll have to take a closer look to see what you have.

That Trek probably wouldn't be too bad. I would bet it is closer to 24-25lbs, and should have 700c wheels (Matrix rims, 15g stainless spokes, Sansin sealed bearing hubs). Probably a 1990. Indexed 7 speed as well, for those that don't do friction. Looks like it would clean up quite nicely, but you would want to do a complete tear-down.

Happy Birthday guys!

Happy Birthday Greg!

Happy Birthday Justin!

^ Good idea! Me: 2012 Mac Mini (6.2), i7 Quad, 4Gb RAM, 1T HDD. Bought in Feb. this year from Apple store refurbs. Problems I have are slow startup, log-in, etc. Once stuff is running it seems pretty quick. What upgrade would bring the most bang for the buck? 1) 16Gb RAM 2) 250Gb Samsung EVO SSD 3) '??? Thanks for any input.

Holy crap x2! Good luck!

Good one Dusty! I didn't mention that the DAC was modded by Stan Warren, for whatever that is worth. It seems that the consensus is to pass on this as a trade?

The Stratos (which Reks has) runs these quite well. The larger full range ribbons were somewhat the reason that Krell came into being though, hence the nuclear power amp comment My brother used a Class D Audio SDS-254 that he and I built after he blew up his Counterpoint. He liked the Class D better than the Stratos with the Apogees, and better than a pair of Bel Canto Ref 1000 he borrowed from a friend. I have this amp as well and it is available, also cheap. The power supply was upgraded with Panasonic TSHA caps IIRC (I soldered them in).

Thanks for the thoughts. The Monarchy uses PCM63-Ks, which I think are still pretty well thought of. The particular unit has been modded by Stan Warren, and he was going to include some power cord (Tek-Line?) as well. The power cord has little value to me, but I thought the DAC would be easier to ship (and pack) than the speakers. Reks, really cheap if you can swing the Apogees! Shoot me a pm if interested.

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My brother left his Apogee Centaur speakers with me to sell when he left for South America. I've had an ad on US Audio Mart for quite awhile, and while it has attracted some responses (including 1 local, but couldn't meet up the same night he was looking at some Maggies), has not resulted in getting rid of these for my brother. I just got an offer for a trade for a Monarchy m22A, plus some Tek Line power cord. Anyone have an opinion on this DAC? It certainly would seem easier to sell for something without requiring me to pack or crate the speakers (dude would come and pick them up). Thanks for any input! p.s. And I know this is more like a bar... I am drinking a Sierra Nevada right now

Great Mike! Keep at it, it will get somewhat easier and you will find yourself riding longer and farther!

Try some anti-seize compound on the threads (or at least grease) when you put them on. Remember that the non-drive side is left-hand thread. Shop? WTF is that

Ouch! Is that current? If so, where?

Man. you're getting old Dan. Maybe even fat and slow like me And you always ride into the wind outbound, or pay the price later. Sub downhill/uphill for wind as may be.

^ Ain't that the truth! Nice move Al Me: a week ago, took Tuesday off and played golf with a good friend at a nice course. We wound up getting 36 holes in with an 11:00 am start, beat the storms home that night (for the most part). Had some good beers on the course (some brought with); Revolution A Little Crazy and some Two Brothers Sidekick. Had a great time.

If it was Firestone Walker brewery, that'd be a different thing...

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Brent! Hope you and the kids have a good time!

Happy Birthday!

Just curious on the appeal/purpose of the belt drive? Seems like an expensive "fix" for something that isn't a problem? Could be missing something of course...

Thanks all! Had a really nice one, other than working until mid-afternoon. And no reality warp; yet...