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Service from Audio Research
This should be your dealer's problem, not yours. Why else do we buy retail? I would be asking for a replacement amp, not a repair. Ask your dealer for a refund and I bet things will move along faster.. 
Audio Sensibility vs. Signal Cable speaker cable
No risk, no reward. As previously mentioned, cables are very system dependent and must be tried in one owns system. Testimonial and reviews are no guarantee. The obvious best method to audition cables is to get dealer loaners, failing that option... 
Audio Sensibility vs. Signal Cable speaker cable
Sunnyjim, I didn’t list my system or details of my listening impressions because this is not MY review of Audio Sensibility (AS) cables, but merely a recommendation for anyone interested in cables to check them out. Cables are both user and system... 
Funk TT running sloooow
did you check motor bearing? usually it should be accessible. all it needs is small drop of pistol or fishing reel bearing oil. when motor worms up it expands anc creates more tension.Actually, that is not correct. With oil, like syrup, as you inc... 
Reviews of $10k plus ics, speaker wires, and pcs
If manufactures don’t peruse state of the art (SOTA) how are we going to get advancements and ultimately trickle down technology into more affordable equipment? Sometimes these SOTA pieces are merely a glimpse into future mainstream products. Just... 
Funk TT running sloooow
I beleive that Funk Firm offers motor upgrades for their tables. 
If you have ever bought anything from HSU research
Your posts are full of contradictions. The sub was not defective it was damaged in transit. You elected not to receive a replacement, therefore, under their 30 day satisfaction guarantee HSU is under no obligation to refund shipping charges. HSU p... 
VPI Scout running FAST...help?
Ask VPI to send you out your replacement pulley asap. Upon arrival, you will ship out the old pulley, thereby eliminating any downtime. After all, we are talking about a $5 part. 
Audio Sensibility vs. Signal Cable speaker cable
I use Audio Sensibility cables and they sound awesome and represent excellent value. I would suggest to anyone interested in their cables to spend some time on their website. Audio Sensibility only uses the finest material: 6N and 7N Ohno Continuo... 
Yet Another Budget Integrated Amp Question
How about a high quality headphone system as an alternative? 
VPI Scout running FAST...help?
The pulley has a small allen key grub screw. Just back off the grub screw and the old pulley will slide off. 
Sonic Frontiers sfcd1 or Monarchy dac33/dip classi
Yes the SF will be an upgrade in sonics, but please note that the transport used in the SF has been discontinued and a replacement will be both difficult and expensive. I believe that Parts Connextion may still have replacement transports but for ... 
To Cat sl1 owners: which tube amp?
Although the Forrest will play with tube amps, they are really designed and excel with ss power amps. If you are set on keeping the Totem and playing them with a tube amp, look for a high power pp tube amp in the 200w range like Audio Research, Ba... 
VPI Scout running FAST...help?
Is the 11.5 inch platter standard for the Scout? It sound like you have a motor pulley designed for VPI's 12 inch platter or the pulley is out of spec. You have a couple of options. Replace the out of spec pulley for a 11.5 platter pulley or upgra... 
Spliting TaraLabs Bi-wire Cables to Use Two Posts
If you don't hear a difference, you just saved yourself $1300! Return the cables.