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Receivers compatible with Infinity CS-3008 speakers
As mentioned more info needed.It would help if you would list the model # of both receivers as well as the approximate size of the listening room and your high/low budget.If you only need an integrated 2-channel amp (no tuner) then that's useful i... 
Paying with a cashiers check? Need advice!
Dill:Lists PapPal on his other listing.DeKay 
Internal Wire Gauge?
Addendum:One of the John's is a Jon (sorry forget which, but both have given me sage advice in forums over the years - which was much appreciated).DeKay 
Internal Wire Gauge?
Based upon advice from either John Curl, of John Risch (forget which) I ended up using 18 or 20g solid core (SC) for the ground runs/busbar in a vintage pilot 240 (the 26g SC that I first tried was noisy).I used 26g SC (47 Labs OTA) for the signal... 
Recommendations for modern integrated with tone & balance controls other than Mcintosh
PS:Covid is driving me a tad nuts, even though I’ve been antisocial for many years now...However, I’ve witnessed the massive affect it has had on others (who are my polar opposite).Anyway, just thought it might be fun/safe to try as I have no expe... 
Recommendations for modern integrated with tone & balance controls other than Mcintosh
I’m all for simplifying (a one box "do it all" has been on my front burner for 10+ years), but for $150 why not try the Loki (delivered to your door) just for fun?I assume that you are still using the Bruce Moore gear you’ve mentioned before.DeKay 
ADS L710 speaker spring connector repair experts
Yes, early versions were as you describe and then they produced a few more "sealed backplate" versions with screw posts and then with the posts and a single fuse holder.Afterwards they were accessible from the back of the speaker.You will have to ... 
Equal $$ for Phono OR Streaming?
If you got the amp model right it already contains a MM phono section (is it any good?).He could easily do both with a budget of $4-$6K if streaming is not high ticket for decent/good quality (know ZIP about streaming).My vintage TT/arm isn't crap... 
Simple, small footprint tube preamp ?
This would seem to be a tube rollers dream...https://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=103DeKay 
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
Last Forever - "Trainfare Home" (full album on YT).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxgDrxURLsI&list=PLuY-wf65mpHNUNt9sPZn-QZg-H7iBVTFFDeKay 
Greatest Audiogon Audiophiles ever and the GOAT
Well...Slip, Sach, Bobby, Whitey, Homer, Chuck, Butch, Gabe, Jag, Junior, Myron, Duke, Danny and Blinky come to mind.DeKay 
Need speaker advice
Is Swissonor (sp) still in business for speakers?DeKay 
What are all these metal cans/pods sitting on top of electronics?
I prefer a more organic approach to mass loading (recent system pic)...https://www.culture24.org.uk/asset_arena/8/71/06/360178/v0_master.jpgDeKay  
A system for my college-bound daughter
Research Denon mini systems (usually around $500 -w- speakers/cd) and add a TT/phono.Easily doable for under $1K.I would  purchase from a vendor with a good return/replacement policy in the event that you receive a dud.DeKay 
Fraud, what do you look for to spot a risk?
Cheap shoes mated with a nice suit?