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NEW Musical Fidelity DAC
Are you all talking about the A324? It lists for $1195 and is reviewed by Sam Tellig in the April issue of Stereophile. 
TUNERS..anyone?
Correct me if wrong, but wasn't it Stereophile that compared the Fanfare FT-1, Rotel RHT-10 and one of the MD's years back? If I remember correctly, they liked all sonically, each having slight differences, as all tuners do, but they thought they ... 
TUNERS..anyone?
I will step out and slightly disagree with Bob in that those he listed are not the best value for your buck, unless you are wanting to purchase a new unit, and even then I question if there aren't some "hidden" gems much cheaper.I will say again t... 
TUNERS..anyone?
I can't add much to what has already been said, but I will concur with the message that recommends spending time on the Vintage Tuner Web site. (Great site!) Also check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FMtuners/The best bang for your buck, and pr... 
Powerful Integrated Amp for Inefficient Speakers
Just to clarify, the Musical Fidelity A300 is Stereophile Class B rated, the M3 Nu-Vista is Class A rated and is $4995. 
How long do you keep a component?
Thanks for the laugh Sean, that was great! How about this, "going back to a componant you had before"??? 
Why are AM/FM Tuners So Expensive?
I too have heard good things about the Nak ST-7 that is currently listed for sale.Just to clarify something, as a fellow T-2 owner, this did list for $750, but was first produced in 1978, which is over 20 years ago vs. the 10 years mentioned.BDAY,... 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
I have a hybrid amp, Moscode 300 and a Hovland (tube) preamp, but I really have no preference.I can say that an amp with mass amounts of tubes does not interest me for the hassle factor mentioned already. Four little tubes in the Moscode is fine. 
What are some excellent mid -priced tuners?
Following along Haoleb's theme, unless a remote is a must for you, I suggest you go to the vintage tuner site listed above and do some research on some vintage tuners, finding one that appeals to you.I owned the Fanfare FT-1A for over a year and t... 
What's inside these aluminum/metal cases?
Seandtaylor, it is an interesting issue you bring up, at least one I have been thinking on lately. Now, how to put it to words! There is part of me that says it's just about the music, I want to hear the music the best I can.Then there is the part... 
Mark Levinson No: 333 vs. MCintosh MC 352?
Some of these responses are a joke, and I probably don't have near the expeience that some of you do.We all have our biased opinions as to the sound we like, talk to a Linnie, I've known some and just came from a Linn shop this afternoon, they are... 
What's inside these aluminum/metal cases?
Bob, which model MD tuner do you own? 
LAT International IC-200 Mark II
Ljgj, well said! Facts are facts. 
What's inside these aluminum/metal cases?
Yes, I should of mentioned that you need to be 18 or over to view them. 
What's inside these aluminum/metal cases?
I came across this link, it has a number of amps topless, some speakers too.http://stereodesign.com/topless/Plus the Clayto S40http://www.claytonaudio.com/images/s40insidebig.jpghttp://www.claytonaudio.com/images/s40insidebig2.jpgI have a great pi...