bigkidz

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Looking for Wadia 16 parts; specifically “Servo” board”
I can take a look at it and possibly fix the board if you want to send it to me  Northern New Jersey  
Leben CS 600 pre-amp tubes
I can do the tube change over if you want to go that way.      
ODAM capacitors.
Since we have been repairing and upgrading components for many years, over 20 plus, we recently installed a pair in Counterpoint SA-3000 and SA-220.  I can say that the ODAMs were a very nice improvement.   Happy Listening.  
Mirage M1 Speakers.
@pdspecl - We just repaired and upgraded an old Counterpoint SA-220 with some better capacitors, resistors and V-Cap ODAMs. We were laughing at how good it now sounds.  We have rebuild so many components but when you upgrade a Counterpoint compon... 
Manley Stingray Users
I'm in New Jersey if you need to send the unit for re-cap and upgrades.  
Does remote control degrade the sound of tube preamps?
As a manufacturer we tried so many controls and recently replaced a very high priced control $400 that we added Audio Note resistors to with a basic ALPS, darn if we could really hear the difference.  BUT I an sure there are difference depending o... 
Speakers known for great midrange.
Best mid-range I ever heard was the old model Alon Phalanx   The Alón Phalanx/Poseidon Loudspeaker System is to this day the best mid-range sound I ever heard.  I also jut heard them recently, why I didn't buy them I don't know.   Happy Listen... 
Isn't it really about quality of recording?
Interesting topic as I have discussed this over and over again with many audiophiles. Gary from Genesis speakers did a demonstration a number of years back where he produced 5 different materials on LP of the same song.  Each of the materials imp... 
Analog vs. digital
These type of general questions are never completely answered.  So much comes down to the phono stage and cartridge.  Any component can be altered to sound how you prefer it for your ears.  Resistors, capacitors, chokes, etc.      
Can anyone recommend someone who recap crossovers
I'm in New Jersey if you want to discuss the work  PM me      
Factory service for products from the 90's
Pretty much can fix, repair, rebuild, upgrade any audio component.   We are located in Northern New Jersey.   PM me if you need work.  
Westchester, New York
We have a listening room in Northern New Jersey with multiple components and speakers and we are willing to host if you are willing to take a little drive. PM me.  
Best Stereo Upgrade Value
Source without a doubt. BUT all others add to the SQ. Without a source you don’t start with the tone of the instruments such as violin, stand-up bass, piano and sax. Those all have a unique sound that the other components cannot compensate for in ... 
Best resistors for use in phono stage?
Lots of recommendations but it comes down to how you want your system to sound. So far the best sounding resistors to our ears are the Audio Note non-magnetic silver.  Then the AN copper.  Vishays are more dry sounding in comparison but very pen ... 
What is the best 2 channel listening chair?
@dekay - you have one of those to?