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Amplifier upgrade advice under $2000
Croft Audio Integrated. On sale at Gene Rubin Audi. $1595.00. 
Negotiate good price
Unless the selling price is already a terrific deal I usually ask the seller if there is any wiggle room on the price. I don't approach a seller with attitude or a take it or leave it proposition. They can either discount an item or not, thats the... 
Shipping. Hard Lesson.
I was a courier for 20 years and have seen things that most people would not believe as far as how items are packed for shipping and how they are handled. I treated  my packages  as if they were my own. But there are a lot of handlers out there wh... 
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
Tannoy Prestige Gold Reference line. Stunning sound and appearance.  
Do Audiophile Cables Matter? Here's PROOF!
My ears hear a difference, thats all the matters to me.  
o.k anybody know anything about shm-cd they claim there indistinguishable from the master?
For whats it's worth I have 4 of their cd's and play them consistently. They just sound better to my ears than any other cd's I have ever owned.  Especially  Bill Evans "Waltz for Debby". I can actually hear background  conversation, a bit distrac... 
Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers
I never allow anyone to touch my components. No dogs, cats or children, except grandchildren under close watch. My family came over for Christmas Dinner and wanted to bring their dog into the house. They were shocked when I told them no way.  
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
Magico. Theres a pair on Audiomart, not sure the model # but fairly new and 10K  off list.  
MoFi - Are You Kidding Me?
Irritating  to say the least, but occasionally you will  find one. Even more annoying is finding a defect after the return window has closed. Called MoFi after I found a major flaw of Frank Sinatra- Nice and Easy LP and they basically said no can ... 
Jerry Raskin's Needle Doctor Gone?
They were real nice people to deal with. They didn't talk down to you like some shops  do. Sorry to hear they shut their doors.  
What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned?
For me the KEF-LS-50. I tried to like it but eventually ended up selling it. Way overrated in my opinion. I tried it with many different amps and configurations  and in different rooms. Nothing seemed to work for me.  
Audio research VSi75 -why so many for sale?
An excellent amp. Reviews  give it high marks.  I have the vsi-60 and paired with the right cables, components and speakers it becomes a magical experience. At the current prices I would get one, but  at the moment  money is tight.  
Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500
Conrad Johnson CAV 45 s2. Used.  
How much difference will a phono stage upgrade make?
Croft Audio phono preamp. The best $1000 you'll ever spend. Needle Doctor.  
Luxman Integrated - What do they sound like
Funny this subject coming up. I just ordered the Luxman 507 UX-11. I was talked out of a Mcintosh MA8900 by the salesman. The  guy said I would be happier running my Tannoy Sterling gold reference speakers with the Luxman. It seems  that I've read...