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axpert

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A decent integrated amp under 2K ...
BLACK ICE AUDIO - Integrated amplifier F22 with EL34's  Check with WALLY @ UNDERWOOD HI-FI . You should be able to negotiate a deal for around $1500.00 shipped and delivered. This is one of Jim Fozgate's new creations. Reports are pretty much sp... 
How do you know when a stereo sounds good?
If you have to ask that question then you had best give up audio altogether.  It's basically a matter of how close an electronic reproduction come to "live performance" Perhaps you've never been to a live concert ?  
Strangest Phono Sound I Ever Heard
You might try this. BASIS is a top tier company founded and run but one of the best engineers in the business. Why don't you try contacting them and lay your issue out to them in full.  If nothing else, they may have a suggestion that will help s... 
Bought the wrong subwoofer!
I guess the old adage applies here; - - -  "you get what you pay for". There is simply so much information and tech available on the REL website, I'll admit that I'm somewhat shocked that you didn't research before buying. That virtually applies ... 
Listening to music I don’t particularly like
OH YES ! There are many,many recordings from the past that were not only poorly recorder, but also poorly transcribed and poorly produced.  I have been able to clean up some of the poorly "produced" albums but it's only part of the picture.  I ac... 
Finally Learned: Subs serve much larger role than adding more low bass
SURPRISE,  SURPRISE !!  If anyone takes the time to read the product information offered by REL on line, they will understand that REL'S approach to sub design goes way beyond just adding lower octave bass.  
Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies?
There is really only one that I believe is a perfect match.  "PASS LABS".  Class "A" high current output if you can afford it, partnered with one of their spectacular preamps.  
Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist?
One thing I discovered about BRYSTON products; - - -  they are built to last, and continue to perform well through the years, plus they hold their resale value better than many other previously owned audio products.  
A guy asks a question about high efficiency speakers........
Moderators shouldn't dump "threads" just because they don't like or don't agree with the content. I have read numersous "acidick" commentary from different so called "audiophiles" that I would have dumped, simply because they are just being nasty ... 
Tube Line Stage around $5k
PRIMA LUNA EVO400. PREAMPLIFIER   Made the cover of TAS as the top performing tube preamp. This product exudes quality from every standpoint. Unless you want to spend many multiples of $K, You are not going to find a finer sounding preamp on toda... 
Tube integrated amp recommendations
Depending upon your budget and musical preferences, and of course your listening environment, My two top preferences are; - - - - - - - - PRIMA LUNA EVO 400 - either integrated or monoblocks (coupled to their fabulous top rated preamp) - EXPENSIV... 
Is this a New Game being played now?
I agree and disagree ! Wherever there is a financial transaction involved you should always "err on the side of caution".However, even though the situation may look a little suspicious, always remember; - - - you were a first time buyer/seller at ... 
Best "Giant Killer" Value Cables For...
This is somewhat of a "late entry". Almost didn't bother. WHY??? Because you can talk to 50 different people and get 50 different opinions, the majority of which may not even be relevant.I did notice (above), two or three entries pertaining to REA... 
REMINDER: tighten up your loose screws
Well I guess if you have a bad sounding system, blaming it on the screws is as good as anything !! 
Top 5 Reaons to NOT BUY A TURNTABLE.
Sounds like someone is having dihedra of the brain.