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Favorite Guitar Solo
Most any song from Danny Gatton on Crusin' DeucesMost any solo by Duane and Dickey on Fillmore LiveDickey Betts Blue Sky - Jelly Jelly JellyPlenty of solos on Steely Dan  Ozzy already nailed oneClapton While my guitar gently weepsClapton Nobody ... 
Bob Carver C-500 worth restoring and/or upgrading??
I'm in northern NJ if you decide you want someone to take a look at it 
Why do we want to distortions?
 Tubes do add bloom Tube amplifiers sound different than solid state but are much more particular with speakers than solid state so if you want the tube amp experience to be as good or better than solid state you need a pre 1965 speaker to p... 
transistor pre with the sound of tubes
no transistor sounds like tubes 
CD Transport Repair
I'm in New Jersey you can PM me to discuss if you want. 
Metronome Le Player 3 - CD Transport
I do not have any direct experience but recently ordered the  Pro-Ject RS2 T for a friend of mine so I am waiting to get one at this time.  I own an older Metronome CDP with matching power supply top loader CDP.  Next the the Audiomeca Mephisto I... 
CD transport repair in NY (NJ, CT) area??
PM me I am in Northern NJ. 
True or False?
It is not true mainly because all components are built to a price point so that means the best parts are not always used - think how many manufacturers use V-Caps or Audio Note non-magnetic resistors, and how many components are build with copper ... 
is using a tube amp every day bad?
If it is an old blackface Fender geetar amp, I will take if off your hands no questions asked. 
Chapman Audio recommitment
Nice to hear that you are enjoying music a another level up.  What was the sonic differences that you heard in your system with the two speaker cables? 
The new Raidho’s vs the new Borressen’s ?
For that kind of scratch I would take a look at these speakers: Athos 10 + Athos 12 Proven DynamiKKs!I am not trying to change the topic of your thread.  What I like about them besides the sound is that they make their own drivers.Happy Listeni... 
Leaky capacitors need replacement?
or parts connexion  
Brand Synergy
If Brand Synergy is being about to use one remote then just buy a universal remote? 
Brand Synergy
Back in the day, Linn was all about synergy between their products.  If I remember correctly their products did work better together as they were designed that way.  Not sure is any other manufacturers designed their components that way.  Today, I... 
Major Contradiction, Can you replace foam surrounds with Rubber Surrounds on Speakers ???
"You got some GREAT advise from a professional rebuilder, why are you asking."I have known Bill LeGall for a long time.Bill has re-foamed thousands of drivers.  Thousands, Thousands!Have seen his work many many times.  I have re-foamed speakers my...