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Do you know anyone who repairs Chiro amps?
My C-200 is dead, dead, dead again. There was a guy in Richmond, Fred Pham, I think, who fixed mine the first time it broke. Loved the sound, and I didn't misuse it. Am very upset and feel like "somebody" (the manufacturer) "stole" me, if you know... 
Dynavector 10X5 versus Sumiko Evo III
i've had both. the 10x5 does sound lighter/brighter, more "refined" than the bps (to my ears). but i haven't heard the NEW bps... 
Review: Von Schweikert Audio VR4 Gen III Speaker
This is a follow-up on the Chiro C-200 amp. It died recently. Sounded great, but had been acting up all along. Things like blowing fuses on the left channel several times and the right once. Things like the left channel not blowing, but also not p... 
Outlaw 750 vs Anthem 5 vs B&K 5125 vs Chiro c500
Hmmm? I use a Chiro c200 with VR4s thru an LS-3 and find the sound excellent: wide and deep soundstage, deep and detailed bass (but less treble extension) and excellent imaging. 
Review: Chiro C-200 Amplifier
This is my second review. I've had the amp since last March (2003) and I still love the sound. But.... I'm getting big time turn-on transients and more often than not, one of the channels will cut out at startup (usually the left side). Sometimes ... 
Review: Von Schweikert Audio VR4 Gen III Speaker
I have the VR4 Silver version that I purchased 2nd hand, and have paired it with(for now) a Chiro C-200 amp and AR LS-3 pre. The upgrades replace Vandersteen 2Cis, Rotel preamp and Carver amp. My 7-sided room is small, 16l X 15w X 11h; the 7 sides... 
Review: Chiro C-200 Amplifier
I paid $500-and-change for my C-200 demo. It replaced a 15-yr-old Carver M 1.0t. The Chiro's 140 watts appear to play louder than the Carver's 200. I don't know how that's possible, but maybe it has something to do with cleaner sound??? The bass i...