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Recommendations on integrated amps
For a work shop. Yamaha 801. Black version is $800.   
A Few Nice Words For Upscale Audio
My dealings with Kevin at upscale  have always been pleasurable. He gave me a very nice price  on a pair  of speakers, name withheld, when I called and asked his  advice  on a set of speakers that had   the old time rock and roll sound to them. He... 
Affordable SS that sound like Tubes
Cambridge audio  CXA 61 or 81.   
UPS Driver Literally Drops Package with New Hana Umami Red
At least the driver put the package behind something to shield it from thieves. It takes an extra  second  for a delivery person set the package down gently, but some people won't even do that. My UPS guy just sets my packages  down   wherever he ... 
Don't sell your tube amps
I own three tube amps and wouldn't consider selling them. I also own solid state amps, but find myself playing my tube amps more often. What I enjoy, other  than the sound, is ability to roll the tubes to achieve a more refined or different sound ... 
Buying Pet Peeve - Pictures
I won't buy gear from seller who won't even clean the gear of dust or take the equipment out of the rack that they're selling. Or present it in an appealing and attractive way way. One seller on eBay would always include his cat in the series  of ... 
The MoFi Mess and TAS rolling over for them
I left a comment  on Micheal Fremer's YouTube site about how much  I was disappointed  with MoFi deceiving its customers and he shot back in a very rude fashion and in so many words said I was full of it. I was taken aback to say the least.   
Scam Alert
I get the same emails from time to time. They go straight  into the junk file.   
China built tube amps
As far as tube amp go I have and American made amp and a Chinese amp. Audio Research VSI-60 and a Reisong A-10. Enjoy both very much. If you’re new to tube amps the best way to start is with Chinese made. For about $500 you can get something that ... 
Paypal Changes for 2022
I stopped selling my electronics a while back because I always regretted it. If I buy online I try to avoid any tax by buying from dealers who have businesses in states who don't require I pay sales tax, although little by little they are becoming... 
Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs
Luxman. In my opinion more bang for the buck. I have the L-507uX mark ii, discontinued,  paired with Tannoy Gold Reference Sterlings. Beautiful Amp beautiful speakers  and sound.   
Preowned Wilson Audio Chicago Dealer
I know which dealer you are referring to. I've had nothing but positive experiences with the gentleman. He will steer you in another direction only because  he knows the best match for the system you have. He's saved me a ton of money with his exp... 
speaker choice for new 20x30 audio room
Tannoy Gold Reference series with perhaps an REL subwoofer, or any other quality sub.I have mine paired with a Luxman amp and Audiolab 6000 CDT with a Cambridge Dacmagic. Glorious sound. Just my two cents.   
How much gear do you own?
I've sold a number of speakers and other components that I now regret selling.  I have three separate systems that I like to experiment with and plan on buying many more stereo components and tweaks thru the next several years or so. One thing for... 
trying to contact Albertsportis
Purchased  a Luxman amp from the gentleman. Great great guy to do business with. Another would be Kevin from Upscale Audio.