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Heath AA-2500 Amp - Heard of it?
Sean, the AA-2500 isn't real big. I borrowed it back from my friend the other day because I wanted to try a preamp and I use the ML integrated. I was curious if anyone else knew of it. I took it into my local shop years back, I can't remember why,... 
Integrateds-Krell or Plinius?
If you get an opportunity, audition the McIntosh MA6500 as well. I have read a few very positive user reviews on it and I have heard it in store, it sounded very nice, and that with a $500 CD player and some good Kef's. (Not to mention it is very ... 
Antenna cable
Aaron, you da man!! Thanks for the info!! 
Magnum Dynalab Etude vs Fanfare FT-1A
Gary,I went through this same dilemma last year. From all the research I could find, it appears the performance of these two is about the same.I chose the Fanfare in the end because it also has a remote and presets.I am quite happy with my decisio... 
McIntosh - is it that great?
Nor would I make up your decision on one persons "one time" audition.I have read numerous good reports, both from mags and users, on various products from their current line. 
King of High Current Amps
Look into the McIntosh MC352. 
Levinson Amps: What do they really sound like?
IMO, you cannot generically say Levinson amps sound like XXX. Levinson has been around a very long time and my guess is that they have evolved over time, therefore the current amps will not sound like older ones.From what I have read from users, i... 
Best Blank Cassette Tapes
As the cassette medium is fading more and more, manufacturers are slowly dwindling the products they offer. Metal tapes are becoming ever increasingly hard to find. A very good and durable cassette is the Maxell XL-II and they are plenteous in sup... 
FM Tuners
I will second the Fanfare FT-1A. I purchased this a year ago after researching through the 'net. I narrowed it down to the Fanfare because of the reviews I read and it's convenience of a remote, I have no regrets! By far my most used source, and I... 
Fourplay ...yes please Jazz CD
Any particular Rippington's CD you would suggest? I am thinking of joining BMG to purchase these. BMG doesn't list 3rd Force by Fourplay; they have Fourplay, 4, Between the Sheets, Elixr, Yes Please, Best of... and Snowbound (Christmas CD) 
Fourplay ...yes please Jazz CD
Thanks Lev335. I saw their "Best Of" CD at the store; IYO is it worth it to buy their other CD's or just buy the "Best Of" CD? 
Best integrated ever made ?
Below is a link to review of the AA Maestro, I scanned thru it. As with most reviews, they had good things to say about it, but I didn't sense it was going to set the audio world on end. (It's price appears to be a good buy.)http://www.hifiplus.co... 
What are the best CD-changers?
Below is a link to the Limited Edition Nakamichi Dragon Musicbank CD Player System, it plays 7 CD's. Unfortunately it is only available in Asia. http://www.nakamichi.com/home/ACDCHGR/dragon.htm 
Which integrated amp for Talon Khorus?
Levinson No. 383 
Best used 5 channels amp. for both music and movies
For whatever reason, McIntosh doesn't seem to get reviewed. I would be curious to see some reviews of their HT amps.