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Jolida components: Seems to be many for sale ?
I have a Jolida tube tuner, a Jolida tube CD player and a Jolida tube phono preamp. All have worked flawlessly, are well made and have a price-to-performance ratio that is excellent. Check the reviews. 
feedback wanted Reference 3A speakers???
I'm also using the de Capo's with a Prima Luna Prologue Two integrated amp and couldn't be happier. I listen to jazz, classical and traditional acoustic music. I never tire of listening to them. They are amazing imagers once you get the placement ... 
Cambridge Audio Product Reliability
I've owned a 640 CD for several years and have had no issues. 
Is there a perfect speaker?
My tongue was firmly in my cheek when I said the Magico was perfect. Sorry if anyone thought I was serious. The problem with threads like this where posters are seeking the 'best' or the 'perfect' component (as many posters have intelligently obse... 
Is there a perfect speaker?
Yes. The Magico Q7. Now you know. Slight issue with it: it costs almost a quarter of a million dollars. 
Reference 3A line updated
Glad you feel the same way Rebbi. Yesterday I was listening to Yehudi Menuin and Ravi Shankar on an album calles East Meets West. Shankar's sitar reverberated through the room and Menuin's violin sounded like it was right next to my right ear. Abs... 
Integrated amp for Nola boxer
I like the PrimaLuna gear a lot and am running an original Prologue with Reference 3A speakers. Very nice combo. Think it would work well with your boxers! 
Amplifier repair/modifications - New England area
There's a shop in East Hartford. I think it's called stereo doctor or something like that. 
Reference 3A line updated
I scored a mint condition set of the Beethoven piano concertos on Columbia Odyssey records with Glenn Gould at the piano and Leonard Bernstein/Leopold Stowkowski conducting various orchestras. Through the de capos these records sound magnificent. ... 
Reference 3A line updated
Thanks for letting me know, Rebbi. I'm still in love with my de capos. Listening to them now as a matter of fact. Eager to hear your report on the upgrade. Are you going to do the work yourself? 
Analog setup - do it your self or hire a pro?
No tech will take the time to really tune your system. I paid techs because I did not think I could do it. WRONG! Got Michael Fremer's turntable setup DVD and have been doing it myself since with much better results. In fact, I downloaded a setup ... 
???Phono Preamp for Rega RP3 W/Elys2 ????
Vincent PHO-8 or Jolida JD9 
Reference 3A line updated
Oh no! I'm breaking in a used pair of de capos and don't want to upgrade yet! 
Phono preamp suggestions
I'm very happy with my Vincent PHO-8 and my Jolida JD-9. 
Jasmine vs Musical Surroundings Nova Phono Pre-Amp
I'm very happy with my Vincent PHO-8 phono preamp. Similar design to the Jasmine, but slightly cheaper.