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Tuner in the 600 range for classical music?
Keep us posted to what you end up with and your thoughts. 
Recommended CD of " Smooth Jazz "
I need to correct a typeo, I said, "I just purchased Richard Elliots newest CD, Crush, and like that quite well, better than one of his earlier CD's I have.", I didn't mean to imply all Richards earlier CD's, but rather the one I own, City Speaks.... 
Recommended CD of " Smooth Jazz "
I second the recommendation for Fourplay. Although I like all their discs, you may want to try their Greatest Hits. I just purchased Richard Elliots newest CD, Crush, and like that quite well, better than one of his earlier CD's I have. If you don... 
Help with purchase of power conditioner
I hate to ask a dumb question, but here it goes, what all does a power conditioner do? 
Nakamichi Dragon info?
I have several suggestions.Contact Stephen Sank 505-332-0336 bk11@thuntek.net -OR-Contact Jeffrey Galin at www.eslabs.comIf you go to www.naks.com and join NakTalk you will join a group of people that share a common interest in Nak decks. You comm... 
How do you "downgrade"?
I concur that the first reply was very well put! I would rather see the word "downsize" rather than "downgrade", as was mentioned, downsizing may not mean sacrificing sound.There are more and more exceptional integrated amps everday and many wonde... 
Has Anyone Compared the 2 McIntosh Integrateds?
Pardales, as to your tone control question, yes, they are "deafeated" when they are set in the middle. Obviously the signal must run to the tone controls, but the signal is not altered by the tone controls when set at the 12 o'clock position. 
Retail vs. List Price
I don't know where Findoc came up with his numbers for Madrigal, I do believe they are VERY inaccurate! I suspect a typical case of taking a shot at Madrigal; the price you pay for being a leader. 
Retail vs. List Price
Fishinfool, using demo prices isn't always a good gauge as some manufacturers sell units to the dealer at a reduced price as a demo piece, requiring them to keep it on display a set amount of time before selling the demo unit. 
Innersound ESL amplifier - good choice?
Asa, how can a magazine be a resource if you can't trust it??? 
Tuner in the 600 range for classical music?
I also will recommend that you spend time on the Tuner site listed by others. I feel a vintage tuner can easily get you your best bang for the buck.In the 70's and early 80's tuners were very popular so manufacturers were producing some of the bes... 
"Speakers" always up for sale--Poor Performers??
Following up on Turnarounds comment, there are always Bryston 4B-ST amps for sale, this is because they have, and are, selling a lot of them, not because it's a bad amp. If a product is a great seller, you are going to have a bigger used market. T... 
What to expect: Revel Performa M20 from Mag. 1.6QR
Hey Phil - Brian here. I have heard the M20's in two locations and liked them both times. There is a dealer an hour from us in Grand Haven. 
TUNERS..anyone?
David -- Congrats on your "new" tuner and thanks for the follow up. You didn't say what you paid, but as long as FM continues on, you have a tuner that will probably always have value. Enjoy!! 
Best TV for approx. 300? 25"-"27
As requested, I am following up with the outcome. I was very happy with the picture of the JVC and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this TV to anyone, unfortunately, due to the speakers being down the sides, the TV was to big for where we were putti...