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Audible Illusions M3A preamp just stopped outputting any signal
That's definitely odd. Yes, check all of the obvious culprits first, but if you know it's the AI, my advice is get it checked by someone other than AI. You can get it repaired quicker and for less.  
What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had?
NAD 7225PE 25W receiver I used from 1991 to 2015...beautiful sounding and the most reliable component I've ever owned. It remained powered on for years (no kidding) with not one hiccup.  
Interested in your experience/opinions on the best from Nelson Pass
First Watt M2...absolutely wonderful amp that does everything right. Wouldn't sell it even if I was living in a van down by the river.  
Large amp fan for Classe CAV150
Yes, you are killing your amps doing this... bad idea dude.  
The new dynamic in speaker pricing
These manufacturers know that the people who pay these exhorbitant amounts are almost never audiophiles. They also know these buyers are the most easily sold a bill of goods in terms of value. I saw this ALL the time when I worked in audio...guys ... 
Speakers known for great midrange.
Spendor 1/2s without a doubt...insanely musical and "right" sounding. That's why I own 2 pair and will never ever sell them.  
The worst sentence in audio writing
And for the love of god, AG, can you please delete Tubebuffer's posts... Please?  
The worst sentence in audio writing
I agree that detail retrieval does not have to be at the expense of a certain frequency band, but I also agree that the ol' "could not believe the crazy new detail" sentence is just lazy writing. Reviewers who are also good writers take the time a... 
Need suggestions: High pitched female singers
Mariah Carey. I used to have a lot of nice crystal, but no more.  
Dynaudio - Made in China vs Denmark
Chill out, dude...Dynaudio isn't going to manufacture sub-par crap, whether it's made by Danes or the Chinese. Trust your fellow human beings to make a good product.  
Musical Fidelity 550 supercharger monoblock fuse location?
Really not trying to be snarky, but why do you need a manual to help you find a fuse? They are not that difficult to distinguish.  
I have new speakers on the way. What to listen to first?
Ah, "Your Latest Trick" is a great choice...perfect.  
Bathroom grooves
Just get that iPhone out of your bathroom during showers, as steam and iPhones don't play well together.  
Warm Tube Amp(s) to Tame Hyper-Accurate Speakers?
Keep the amp, sell the Spendors. No amount of front end, cable, or source changing will fundamentally alter how a speaket is voiced, and if they're too hot, they're too hot.  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
I actually use real ravioli for my footers and find that the stuffed ones add that certain magic. And if you use the real ones, there is zero break in time.