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San Diego tube amp repair
look up Johnson Wu here on Audiogon andd see if he can assist    
I think I just smoked my Amp
I'm in New Jersey and I can take a look at it if this helps.  
Recommendations please!
Send the preamp to me  I can install a remote control and upgrade some of the parts to make it sound better then anything that will be recommended by anyone here. Happy Listening    
SkyfiAudio
The items they sell are typically in excellent condition and either refurbished or checked out very well so that is what you are buying from them.  The old McIntosh and Marantz units look brand new.      
Why Purchase A CD Player or Transport ?
In our experience, transports still provide a better sound versus streaming as used for a front end.  BUT if you want better digital sound, get the best DAC that pleases you and your most of the way their.      
Purifi v Gan amps?
All audio components have a sound they either add something or remove something. Every capacitor, every resistors, every transformer has an impact on sound. So if you think that means no sound, then that is of your opinion.  
Time to upgrade the pre-amp.
Buy a nice older Counterpoint nd send it to me for upgrades.  You won't look back at anything else and it will be below your budget or you can buy one of my products that are customer built, point-to-point wired.   Happy Listening.  
Moving from integrated to separates
You will not necessarily gain much by going to tubed separates.   Really - I guess my company is out of business then! 50 watts is not 50 watts.  Class D compared to Class A?   If you want to hear what the difference will sound like buy Count... 
Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC?
You want opinions on a unit with a build in DAC compared to separate DACs in what price range?  Almost all of the better DACs will be better.  
OMG. What now?
As a manufacturer we keep saying that we are done that is until we hear something that sounds better to our ears.  For example, we were using Audio Note capacitors in our components until we removed them and added chokes to replace them.  Big chan... 
Has anyone had on of these CD players? How good are they?
I owned the X707ES for many years.  Good player in its time but not so special in stock form by today's standards.  If you are looking for a good transport you would be better off buying a Rega Saturn.  Very musical and good quality.   Happy Lis... 
Comparison of Transports
Can you tell me what actually craps out with them?  Is it the same issue?  What did Pro-Ject say?  I happen to won one so I am wondering what the issue is.  
Considering a new amp for my Vandersteen Quatro CT
Spending thousands on another amp is a waste of money. The Bryston is an excellent and reliable amp. You will only be fooling yourself to think that a newer amp will somehow sound better and more "musical".    Interesting comment but I do not ha... 
Sonus Faber Amati Trads or Serafinos + Gravis Vi?
We have a nice pair of Sonus Faber Stradivari in our listening room driven by VAC mono blocks, or our Class A mono blocks.  While I would say that they are on the warm side of the musical spectrum, vocals like Pink Floyd are stunning.  Bass is a l... 
Which would you choose for good sounding tube preamp for an audiophile new to tubes.
Buy an old Counterpoint preamp - recommend the cheapest one you can find.  Send it to me for upgrades and you will never look back. The old stock units sound really good especially in the mid-range.  They can use a little bit of help in the high-...