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RIP Frank Gow
Frank will be missed by everyone who knew him. A true gentleman 
How can I connect my TV to my Mc130
If the TV has RCA connections marked "audio out" you can go from those to the pre/amp processor audio in. Usually, this will disconnect the TVs internal speakers.However, if the audio outs are variable then you would have to set the volume with th... 
B+O MMC2 cartridge What line grade was it,any good
I have a B&O TX-2 and got a replacement cartridge fromwww.soundsmith.comThey are great to deal with and have their own B&O replacements as well as rebuilt B&O. 
Has anyone used any of the Escient music servers.
I have used the SE-80 for over 2 years. It is easy to use, downloads cover art from the internet automatically, and has internet radio if wanted. It is a current model and details are available on the Escient website. I am replacing it with an Esc... 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Listed below in no particular order are favorites from a number of cities I have lived in during the years.Accent Sound - Overland Park KSAudio Port - Overland Park KSAudio Arts - Youngstown OHI could also list Bradfords in Eugene OR. I still keep... 
Help me get back to vinyl
I am also just getting back into vinyl after 20+ years. I found a Denon DP-300F turntable that has a built in pre-amp so you can plug it into an integrated amp or receiver that does not have a phono input. It came with a MM cartridge that I upgrad... 
Help -- need Idiot's Guide to music server system
You may want to look into the Escient servers. They utilize internet access to load cover art and artist information for each CD. They now have larger harddrives and can load CDs in FLAC which is identical to CD quality. I have over 400 CDs on my ... 
HELP Mac MX 130 No volume control or light
You might want to call Mcintosh Customer Service in Binghamton. They are usually very good about working these problems out over the phone. 
Audio Dealers in Greater Portland OR Area
If your travels take you to Eugene. Stop in at Bradfords downtown. Great people and willing to take the time to demo products. 
Moving from US to Singapore - help
There is a power diferance between Singapore and the US. I doubt that the US products would work. When I visited there 4 years ago I was told not to buy the local electronics because they would not work in the US. My suggestion is to purchase loca... 
Anyone seen their favorite High End store close?
The closing of Nicholsons is a loss for Nashville. When I lived there I was a consistant customer and even kept in touch with Lee when I moved to North Dakota. I will miss seeing him on my visits to Nashville. 
Thinking about selling my CD collection = MP3
I would suggest purchasing a music server that has a built in hard drive and access to the internet. It makes it easy to rip your cds to the hard drive and also furnishes the cover art. They will automatically classify your CDs and show the cover ... 
Which Reciver?
I concur with C123666. I also have the Arcam AVR 300 and find it to be the equal to most separates. I would recommend it highly. 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
Bang & Olufsen CDX. I still have it in my office system. Amazing for a piece of equipment purchased in 1984. 
CD Player - Amp Direct
The Mark Levinson N39 CD processor has the features you require. The volume is adjusted in the analog domain and it has both balanced and unbalanced outputs.