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Downsizing advice
I haven't heard it, buy the Plinius 8200 is supposed to be very good. You may find that you enjoy using a nice integrated, I do. You also may be able to come across the first series Jeff Rowland Contentra for 3k or a touch over. 
Breaking in cables with FM static
To clear a few things up, I am breaking in speaker cables, so the amp must be on. Two, I am not listening to the system 24/7, (I sleep at times); I have read that the white noise can speed the breakin process, so I thought I could do so at night. ... 
HELP... 2 yr. old pushed in the dust cover
Try using something less sticky than Duct tape first. 
Cardas Golden Referance XLR/IC's w/SS equipment
I just recently purchased a Cardas Golden Reference 0.5 XLR interconnect to run from my Meridian 508.24 CD player to my Levinson 383 and I am VERY happy with these cables, very good purchase. Prior to the Cardas I was using a LAT IC-200 Mark II, a... 
Gryphon Callisto 2100 integrated Amplifier
First, there is another post that was just started on this subject.Second, since you KNOW, although you don't state how, that this amp betters all those listed, why are you seeking advice on it? Third, here is a link with a review of it. http://ww... 
Anybody have info on Gryphon integrated's
Here is a link to a review of it: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue1/gryphon.htmComments such as Inna, I must just laugh. One of the reviewers in the link above uses the original Concentra as his reference, so it should be a good read for you... 
Blue - Like Keb Mo
Thanks for all the suggestions and sorry for the mis-spelling of the header, obviously it should of read, "Blues...". My wife and I did play a few seconds of a Eric Bibb disc at Barnes & Noble, but when I switched to Keb Mo, Slow Down, it was ... 
digital tuners
To get those stations you desire, you will need a good antenna. It's a tough situation, because of the digital format being thrust upon us. I believe we have quite a few years of analog FM broadcasting yet, but it raises the question, is it worth ... 
508.24 Power Cable Suggestions?
To those that reply, could you also express what you have found to improve over the stock power cord? 
WBT binding posts on 803's w/bananas?
Thanks to all! We have finnaly gotten them all out. The hardest part is that I am not physically able to do this myself and was relying on my wife, who is less than thrilled than working on these, but was very gracious. By chance, the one we start... 
FM Tuner Repairs????
I would contact Don Scott. bdscott@nac.net You can also get a little info about him at: http://www.geocities.com/tunerinfo/, then scroll down once and select Mods by Don Scott. 
WBT binding posts on 803's w/bananas?
Yes, there is a plastic plug in the end and I have been told it comes out, but I am not having success. We have tried using a small screw and tapping into the plug and pulling, but this hasn't worked either.How did you do it with the tack? I am be... 
WBT binding posts on 803's w/bananas?
Goone, a little more detail please? Removed what screw? 
WBT binding posts on 803's w/bananas?
Thanks Krell, I will do just that! 
Best sounding integrated made........is?
This can be subjective as most "what is best sounding" questions. Being I am an owner of an integrated, a Levinson 383, it would be fun to compare some others on identical systems. That said, one amp may be a better match than another on a set of ...