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Why the lack of interest in Accuphase?
People are reluctant to spend $5000.00 plus on a format that is under such flux.Chuck 
BAT VK50SE or CJ Premier 16LS Series ll
The CJ 16LS series II is simply one of the finest pre-amps available, except for the CJ ART, it matches especially well with ss amps. 
Customer service?
Yes I too have had excellent service from Thiel as well as Conrad Johnson both of these manufactures IMO represent the standard by which others should strive for.Thanks, Chuck 
Stay away from UPS. Never use UPS.
Watkins was recommended when I purchased a pair of speakers because the seller had some bad luck with UPS. Well the speakers arrived in excellent condition but the boxes were beat up due to shipping (obviously not handled well). Thank God they wer... 
Help Choosing Tube Preamp
I would suggesst a conrad johnson PV-10 as well. Excellent sound and build quality as well as outstanding customer service. 
New stuff from spain selling at less then used
I sent an e-mail asking questions about the pass x-350 selling for 3200, no response. I received an e-mail from a joe kent (joekent412@hotmail.com) offering to sell me a never used in opened box scd-1 for $1985.00. He noticed that I was bidding on... 
Not a question, but a revelation
Hey ViridianHilarious 
MOST tubelike solid state amp
I third conrad johnson 
What are the best sounding classical CDs
I have found channel classics to be some of the best recorded CD's. They have an excellent mix of performers as well. If you like BACH and enjoy violin solos you can not go wrong with Rachel Podger. Go to www.channel.nl 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
SAAB 9-5 AERO supurb automobile 
Does it hurt when you sell at a loss?
I agree with Kirk above. I never buy for less than 20-30% off list if new and 40-50% off list if used less than 2 years old. And I usually keep the equipment I buy for a period of time say 5 years. My current CD player is 10 years old and I am loo... 
Help I got a big time Hum in my system
I replaced a cheap power strip with an american power conversion unit. Hum from amplifier went away as did my problem with blowing 6A fuses. 
Newbie Pre-Amp choices ?
Buy a used Conrad Johnson PV-10 for around $500.00. I had one hooked to a Carver M-500 power amp for a while with great results. That was before I started spending way too much money on this hobby.Chuck 
Which power amp is a good match for CJ 17LS Preamp
I have a 17ls connected to a MF2500 and am extremely pleased with the combination. 
What's the best sounding SS or Tube linestage pre?
Conrad Johnson either PV-10A/B or 17ls best dollar value available.