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Why are there so many unopened amps, ect for sale?
I have a friend who purchased an amp in an unopened box here on Audiogon. Turns out it was stolen from the manufacturers warehouse. 
Rega Jupiter break in;How long?
The Rega Jupiter is a CD player. it takes perhaps 50-100 hours. 
Smallest tube system for bed room
I tried this (not with tubes) and it's tough to get small. You might consider a Linn Classik all in one system. Not the sound you're looking for, but better WAF. There is also the 47 Labs Gaincard (very small amp with gain controls), but this item... 
McIntosh MA6500 Integrated amp
I had the MA6500 and traded up for the MA6900. The MA6900 is the version with the autoformers. They both sound wonderful, but ultimately the MA6900 sounded that much better to me, particularly with acoustic music and voice. They just make good mus... 
Has Anyone Compared the 2 McIntosh Integrateds?
If you look in the dictionary under the word sweetness you'll see a picture of the MA6900. It is audio ecstasy (to my ears). 
Nakamichi Dragon info?
It might be the drive mechanism that needs to be repaired or replaced. I had an old Nakamichi BX-1 that I recently sold on Ebay. I had the drive mechanism replaced a few years ago. The original drive mechanism was a proprietary system that was ver... 
Arcam FMJ23/DIVA 92 How much better?
I had the CD92 and it's now on Ebay. I went with a Rega Jupiter instead. More to the point, I've heard from many that the CD23 is much better than the CD92. People speak highly of it. The CD72 seems to be the best value and the CD23 the best perfo... 
The best CD Player for the money
Rega Planet 
Personal amp evolution
Yamaha receiver --> McIntosh MA6900 integrated amp 
McIntosh Loses Midrange... Help
How would you describe the sonic characteristics of the ACME outlet? 
McIntosh Loses Midrange... Help
Actually things have improved dramatically. My guess it was the break in of the outlet I installed. Shame on me for blaming a Mc amp!Which MIT speaker cables? 
Mcintosh - Love Em' or Hate Em' ......Why?
Once you buy McIntosh you don't have to look back. Safe, secure, relaible, beautiful, and the sound is the kicker. Beautiful, sweet, warm music. Mc has been in my family for a very long time. No need for the upgrade bug with a Mc. 
Fancy Audio Electrical Outlet Causing Problems?
What did we do before dedicated circuits, line conditioners, and after-market power cords? Just enjoy the music? 
Fancy Audio Electrical Outlet Causing Problems?
Can you tell I'm ready to resolve this! I just put the Jupiter in place of my Planet in my office system and it sounds byootayful! So the problem is not the Jupiter (thank god). Wow, what a CDP. 
Fancy Audio Electrical Outlet Causing Problems?
I was about to switch the outlet, then I realized I should try the FM tuner as a reference. The tuner sounded fabulous, alive, like music should sound. Hmmm... So I tried the CDP again (after I had replugged it back into the problem outlet) and I ...