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Audio Grade fuses
I recommend a 3 amp fuse, not a 4 amp, where the original value is 3.25 amp. It is prudent to err on the conservative side.Brian 
Next Turntable
Congratulations, Whart! You will be very happy. What cartridge will you be using?Brian 
Parasound JC-1 and B&W 803d
Braro, thanks for the email and hope you don't mind my posting thoughts here. I have no experience with the Supratek Chenin preamp and am curious how it works driving the JC-1s, nor am I familiar with the Audioquest Cheetah interconnects from Wadi... 
Parasound JC-1 and B&W 803d
Braro, it would be interesting to know what the rest of your system is, to put your comments in context.Brian 
Need help choosing spkrs I've never heard
I strongly recommend traveling to hear the speakers you're considering, rather than blindly spending thousands of dollars on something you've never heard and may not like. By the way, did you mean Monday 3/13 or Friday 3/17? What's the rush?Brian 
New David Gilmour record:any feedback?
The cost through Amazon.co.uk is L14.99 including air mail shipping, total about $26, delivery around the end of the month. 
New David Gilmour record:any feedback?
Qdrone: Yes, it is coming out on vinyl! I have one on order. 
New David Gilmour record:any feedback?
It's really good. I anticipate people flocking to buy this as word gets out. My nearest Best Buy was just about sold out. Get it!Brian 
I hate stereo stores But found the next best thing
Good story I can relate to, Phil ;-) On the other hand, there are countless wonderful places to go in Chicago, and for the most part the people are just as wonderful.Brian 
I hate stereo stores But found the next best thing
Aktchi - yes, I'm in the northwest suburbs, but don't hold it against me :-) Actually there aren't too many places in our fair city I don't care to visit - can't say that about a lot of other cities. As for what I sell, you could take a look on my... 
I hate stereo stores But found the next best thing
Philnyc: It goes without saying that it helps to be home when someone shows up, especially in some areas ;-) There's a saying, "In Chicago, walking will keep you healthy, but running can save your life." 
Parasound HCA-1201's and one won't power up
Hi Rhbowker,You can reach Parasound service at either 866-770-8324 or 415-672-7272. Best of luck!Brian 
I hate stereo stores But found the next best thing
Hi Radiojunkie, I don't know about a lot of other places around Chicago but you're always welcome here. Bring some music to play and have fun. I work by an appointment basis out of my house but that's not to scare people away, rather to make sure ... 
Break in for ICs from CDP
Anyone wanting interconnects or digital cables broken in is welcome to send them to me to be broken in on the MOBIE break-in device I have here. The MOBIE (Maximum Overdrive Break In Engine) puts a 15V 1 kHz square wave through your cables, which ... 
Request to hear Zu speakers
Sean and Adam visited last October and demonstrated the Druids and Definitions at the meeting of the Chicago Audio Society. I'll be happy to answer any questions, since I provided much of the associated equipment. Perhaps they would consider comin...