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Is McIntosh still a good choice?
Here is my .02 cents and let me note that I own no Mac gear.I was looking into some Mac gear not long ago and what I found, right or wrong, was that Mac made some great gear in the 60's and 70's, then the gear seemed to be so-so for many years and... 
McIntosh transistor tuners....any good ones?
Jakeman, what model Yamaha? 
Who is this song by? Forever, Forever
Thanks for the tip to AllMusic.com, very helpful site. The song I was looking for was found there, it is by Keiko Matsui.Thanks again 
Best Long-Distance receiving Tuners
Nanderson, how does the sound of the F-93 stack up to others? 
Jazz Review: Miles Davis
I just picked up this "Kind of Blue" at Best Buy for $10, the 1997 remastered version, because of it's reputation and I wanted a Jazz CD. I did a search on this site to try and find out why this album is "legendary".Your post SD helped give a litt... 
Int amp help
The discussion was about NAD in general, this was on an e-mail list, so there is no Web site to go to where you can view the discussion. 
Help needed.
I concur with others, borrow it first and buy it if, and only if, it meets all your needs (price considering).As for recommending others, I have a Hovland HP-100 and I am very happy with it. I have also read positive comments from very happy audio... 
Int amp help
I am on another group that just had a discussion about NAD, several technicians are on this group, NONE of them had any good to say about NAD, putting it mildly.Disclaimer:I am simply passing along others thoughts from another discussion, I do not... 
Tubes plus SS
This has been mentioned by MANY on here. Try a search labeled, "yet another ss vs. tube thread". 
Tuner Recommendation for New York City
I will give my opinions as well, the others are very good also.I am using the Fanfare FT-1A and I am very happy with, VERY! I find it to be quite musical and I chose it over the Magnums due to the remote and the presets. I think you would be quite... 
McIntosh buffs: Can anyone tell me what the.....
E-mail Stephen Sank, I would be VERY surprised if he didn't know. bk11@thuntek.net 
How can I still hear my tuner when it's off?
Thanks Drew, I do not think this is a "problem" though, as I have stated in reply to another, that if I thought it was I would contact Marv. I was just curious as to the how, I was under the impression this unit was off and not stand by, it appear... 
How can I still hear my tuner when it's off?
Jvr, reread my initial post, I answered that question. 
Garage Sale Steals - What to look for?
Rich,It can be found at this link: http://www.vacuumtube.com/hifi.htm 
Garage Sale Steals - What to look for?
Richgib, great post! I did a search for the books you recommend, these cover older equipment than I would ever be interested in (maybe), but I also saw this book listed: "Vintage Hi-Fi Price Guide New Edition 2000-2001 New Listings!"; are you fami...