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More crazy audio tweaks?
They think we are IDIOTS! $14,000 for a pair of RCAs? I am insulted. I wonder if anyone has ever actually paid for this crap. They are the oned who brand us as easy marks. 
integrated amp recommendations needed
I was recently in the same market as you are. I tried the Creek Classic 5350SE, which has a bit more power than the 5250 that tgrisham recommended. I liked it a lot; but eventually settled on a Primare I32; which would be hard to find within your ... 
How do tell when my stylus is too much worn?
I just got the CBS STR-100 test record which has some tests purported to reveal wear and excessive VTF. I haven't pulled out a worn stylus to see if it works yet, though. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Jennifer Warnes, Hunter SACD, SonySoooo gooood! 
Inherited 21 piece of vintage McIntosh and need help building a system
Condolences on the passing of your uncle. It sounds like he knew what he was doing. Don't you know what he was using in his main system? 
R.I.P Glen Campbell
I never knew what a truly talented guitar player he was until I attended a Jimmy Webb show. He showed a film of Glenn playing MacArthur Park that blew my mind. I immediately downloaded it and a few other of my favorite Campbell songs I'd never col... 
Lesson Learned
David Ten said "One aspect that we tend to overlook or not give enough weight to is our 'relationship' to the system and it's sound. Once connected, it can be difficult to walk away...yet there are others who like to 'date' a lot of equipment and ... 
Advice for a new Oracle Delphi Owner
I now have an Alexandria MK III. It has a platter that is quite different than the MK II, one piece with no lip or wave trap. I spent some time comparing the 3-ply felt mat, a Pro-Ject cork-it, the Groove Isolator, and the custom acrylic. The diff... 
Best small used monitors under $1000
I have a room just a bit larger, 11.5 x 13.5.The best speakers I've ever had in this room were Boston Acoustics T-830s; but they are a small floorstander.Other stars were/are the Genesis Physics model 7 for their crystalline clarity; but a bit shy... 
recommendations for amplifiers that don't emit tons of heat
Primare A34.2 or A60, which has a DAC.http://www.primare.net/product-list.asp?m=1I'd surely place these on my must-demo list; but I don't think you'll find any used A6s yet. 
Conrad Johnson--does anyone use this brand anymore?
How have you liked the TEAse2 so far? 
What's been your turntable ownership over the years?
some one-piece system with a flip down tableDual 1218Yamaha YP B4Thorens TD-180 keeping for 78s unless I can find s nice DD 3-speed               cheap.Linn Basik with LVX - now in "B" systemOracle Alexandria MK II with Sumiko MMT - sellingOracle ... 
Class D is just Dandy!
As I mentioned before I have a Primare I32 and a Topping TP30 mk2 that I connect to the tape out to drive a Stax headphone system. I have a pair of old BA T-830s connected to the Stax adaptor for the hell of it. Sometimes, when I want the best sou... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Simon & Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled WaterDusty Springfield-You Don't Have to Say You Love Me 
Advice for a new Oracle Delphi Owner
"Buy a Siemens N324/41A 24 Volts power supply on internet "Jean, could you elaborate? I can't seem to find one.