BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Floyd founder Wright dies at 65 I'm really suprised no-one has already started a thread on this, since the Head-Fi Music forum is the land of Pink Floyd fans.

Here is a film showing the production line in BlackBurn, Lancashire, for Mullard from back in the 60's (I think). The film is about a half hour long, so set some time aside to watch it, and the narrator is a bit dry, but it is quite fascinating. Mullard Valves I saw a film today, oh...

Just picked up a new self-titled release by The Band Of Heathens. They are a Texas band (maybe part of the Austin scene?) and sound really good if you are in to that kind of sound. They are along the lines of the Old 97's (but not quite as pop) or more like Hayes Carll I suppose. Certain songs...

For any of you into vinyl, the Drive-By Truckers latest release Brighter Than Creation's Dark was just released on vinyl yesterday, and it is phenomenal. It was recorded on 2" analog tape, and the mastering is really well done. The dynamic range and detail in the recording is as good as it gets...

Does anyone sell the 600 ohm version in the States? Or can they only be ordered through the MANUFAKTUR website?

I would like to build a phono preamp and have been thinking about the Seduction. It seems like the Bottlehead kits are first rate with good support on their forum. Do any of you have one of these? If so, are you happy with the results? I'm thinking about the CCS upgrade as well; is it...