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Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers?
It is a fantastic Amp and much better than the Cary especially in the bass department. It has much better control over the speakers and gives better transparency and clarity to voices. The timbre or air around the instruments is better along with ... 
phono cable for VPI SSm
No I haven't. I bought my Table from Elusive Disc and it is what Bob Bantz recommended. He said I could sell you a more expensive cable but there is really no reason to spend more money as the VPI does a great job. 
Cable repair question
Yep .....Home Grown Audio ...... http://homegrownaudio.com/Chuck 
phono cable for VPI SSm
I use VPI as well ......... 
Who makes the highest quality tube amps?
cj in my opinion as I have only owned cj and Cary ........ 
Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers?
Tubes can be a real hassle and I always felt that I was burning out those expensive NOS tubes every time I turned it on. The Tubes need to be biased and then there is the heat issues so your location must provide good ventilation. My Cary SLI-80 w... 
How Important is power conditioning if you have
I don't use any conditioning at all. I tried passive conditioning and it added a veil over the presentation so I took it out. I have dedicated lines with PS Audio Power Port Premier outlets and PS Audio Power cords. 
Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers?
I agree with Charles1dad that Music is all about emotion and you should buy the component that gives you the most emotional impact. I too have been a tube guy (Conrad Johnson, Cary SLI-80) which makes me think I may not like the Pass. And if I don... 
Your favorite place to order new vinyl.
Acoustic Sounds, Sound Stage Direct or Elusive Disc not in any particular order. 
Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers?
I just pulled the trigger on the INT-30A from Mark .... Great person to deal with ......Chuck 
CARY -- WHERE ARE THE CHECKS AND BALANCES?
I guess we have different expectations irrespective of the money. 
Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers?
Thanks for the response..I don't need HT by-pass and I had a Cary SLI-80 Tubed Integrated that I liked but the Power Tubes are a pain and I actually had one blow and it was not pretty. My wife and I were standing right there, had we not it could h... 
Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers?
Thanks, How do you like the XP-10 ? Have you heard the XP-20 if so how do you think it compares to the XP-10? Have you heard any tubed pre's like cj? Sorry for all the questions I am looking into either an INT-30A or XA30.5/XP-10 or XP-20 with the... 
Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers?
KzhtooWhat are you using for a pre-amp? And what type of music do you listen to?Thanks Chuck 
CARY -- WHERE ARE THE CHECKS AND BALANCES?
Mine was a year out of warranty and yours (Polk432) almost two years out of warranty before they broke; Not Good. Mine broke again shortly after they fixed it; again Not Good in my opinion. Irrespective of the cost and fees this should not happen ...