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Pioneer M-72 Capacitors
Rob, you might check in the Pioneer subforum at Audiokarma. I haven’t looked there in a year or two, but there were some very sharp folks there when it came to repairs, etc. https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?forums/pioneer-audio.90/ 
New Luxman 507Z Integrated coming in October.
Seems odd the first redo is their middle of the road integrated 
Pioneer M-72 Capacitors
"Back then" Sony wasn't even a competitor in home audio here. Too busy perfecting the Betamax. 
Free Shipping - Be Careful!
kingbarbuda OP335 posts09-26-2021 8:25am......The essence of what I am saying is that vendors should be transparent as to who they use for free shipping...... Kind of pointless, since the quality of service of the 3 major shippers varies wide... 
Aren't you sorry you missed out on this one? It's already sold out! LOL
If we're going to talk about ugly audio components, this won't crack the top 100. 
Recommendations for speakers with Luxman 509x
I'd want to listen to Paradigm Persona 3F's. 
Best new musical flooring for flooded basement
hilde452,489 posts09-20-2021 5:26amInterested in the suggestions here.QUESTION: If there is concrete beneath the flooring put down (LVF, etc.) will it make a big difference? @corelliUse a solid vinyl product as mentioned by builder. It is the only... 
Best new musical flooring for flooded basement
If there's a chance of future flooding, I'd put down LVP, which stands for Luxury Vinyl Planking. Looks similar to the various Pergo products, but is solid vinyl, so water proof. After that, soundwise, do what you need to do to tune the room.  
Biggest "bang for the buck" audio gear you have owned(in your history)?
Biggest bang for the buck would be a Grace Digital streamer I owned. $175. 
Luxman 590axii ventilation
trent, without knowing more, I'm inclined to tell you to look for different cabinetry. Easy for me to say, obviously. It's a stupendous amp, but needs adequate clearance for cooling. 
Luxman 590axii ventilation
I own the L-590. An inch isn't enough, in my opinion. I have 2" above mine, plus open sides, front, and back. I'd like to have more space above it. It doesn't get hot, but more free air would be better. 
why do so many discussions turn contentious?
One of the reasons is posters that refer to anyone that disagrees with them as 'sick', full of 'malignant narcissism', and 'not sane'. 
Demos - To Charge a Fee or to Not Charge a Fee?
.......Surely, even in quiet part of a quiet day it must cost the dealer considerably more than that to provide the facilities and staff to facilitate a satisfactory demonstration. cd318 The store has that hard cost whether I come in, or not. 
Demos - To Charge a Fee or to Not Charge a Fee?
Depends on whether retailers want more potential customers, or less. 
Dedicated 20a lines, 125 feet distance, which gauge wire to run?
djones514,201 posts09-14-2021 6:58pmIf it's underground it would be the THWN. W for wet. Most #4 is stranded aluminum Most is, solely due to cost. Copper is probably 5x the price.