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Need advice on my Parasound JC 1
John Curl informs me the resistors you spoke of were step down resistors used to drop the 115V from the driver stage to 15V for the servos, not feedback resistors.Brian 
Need advice on my Parasound JC 1
Yes, the feedback resistors were changed from the first batch, but I don't think it is unrelated to bias issues. I had an early pair as well and didn't have any problems with bias. Parasound solved a few glitches in early units and reports excelle... 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond and Tenor Audio OTL
The Tenor 75s cannot handle the load and drive the speakers well. If you want more than the JL2 can deliver consider either JL3s or Atma-Sphere MA-2s.Brian 
which balanced preamp to recomend?
Herron preamps are single ended only. A used Atma-Sphere MP-3 probably could be found within your price range and is fully balanced.Brian 
Whose sorry now? Sellers remorse from selling amp.
None here, but the guy who sold me his Bedini 25/25 was sorry to see it go...Brian 
Subwoofer Crossover Replacement for Wilson WHOW?
Nsgarch, this is not the place to promote your business. If the rest of us can abide by the posting rules, so can you. 
CAT amps comparison, continued
Luke72, I know what the JL2 sounds like driving Sound Labs and can extrapolate what the JL3 Sigs will do, but it's probably not appropriate for me to post anything further here. However, I am the only dealer able to demonstrate the combination...B... 
What is the Best Amp to match with CJ ART??
All Atma-Sphere MA-1s have had 14 output tubes for quite a few years. I have 14 tube MA-1 Mk II.3s that I use and demo, as well as a pair of a pair of 12 tube MA-1 Mk Is. The differences are substantial, much more than the power rating difference.... 
CAT amps comparison, continued
Or RSVP :-)Brian 
Tally up best preamplifier ever
Great post, John. Naturally I agree with your choice but also with the overall view that an "absolute" best doesn't exist. For what it's worth, there are a few very nice tube units as well. It's all about system synergy (careful matching) and pers... 
CAT SL-1 Ultim. Mk2 vs Manley Steel. for CAT JL-2
John, come back in two or three months :-)Brian 
Isolation fo SOTA TT?
Ashra, get rid of the marble, as it rings, or at least completely damp the underside of it, such as with linoleum stuck to it.Brian 
CAT SL-1 Ultim. Mk2 vs Manley Steel. for CAT JL-2
Ubglub, Jafox has the JL3 Signatures ($30k/pr) which are rated at 150 watts each. The JL3 (standard) monoblocks, also rated at 150 watts each, are $22k/pr, and the JL3HCs are basically the same thing, set up for high current capability. The JL3 Si... 
Parasound P/LD-2000
Daltonlanny, I surely don't appreciate being called a liar and imagine you don't either. I meant no disrespect, but my post stands. I have nothing to add at this time other than to say if and when such a unit is ready to be introduced Parasound wi... 
Acrolink in-wall cabling?
I appreciate and agree with several of the posts in this thread, particularly those by Hooper and Michaelhwolff. We're all after the best sound we can get to suit our tastes and budgets, and even when the budget is unlimited one has to ask himself...