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cassettes CAN sound better than vinyl.
Well, you might believe it is true and are certain entitled to your opinion, however why are inserting MP3's in this thread about analog. (notice the category) 
cassettes CAN sound better than vinyl.
If only .... 
High end high quality int. amp for low level listening
Or install an equalizer. 
Friend given a Revox open reel and Tascam 4 track - suggestions be we power them up?
Don’t worry about a variac, just turn it on. This is not vintage tube gear. No large old caps in there to dry out. I fire them all the time without a variac and I have one. 
Friend given a Revox open reel and Tascam 4 track - suggestions be we power them up?
Listen to tomic, not to fuzztone. Both decks are worth restoring if they work. Check eBay for prices and I have parted them out for good money too. Get a pre-recorded tape to test, don't use the masters. 
High end high quality int. amp for low level listening
60dB listening volume is very low (medium TV level at 10ft.). Even taking into account your 86db sensitivity and 4 ohm impedance of the Sonus Faber Sonetto speakers. The Pathos will have more than enough power for your low listening levels.  
Need help buying new speaker cable
" The only credible way to arrive at any conclusions about which cables will sound best, to you, is to try them under your own roof in your own system."- the only part of audiophilia that one really needs. Nobody, but you, can determine what you h... 
Need help buying new speaker cable
Unscrew one of your binding posts and see if you have a hole in the rod. If you do, see if the banana plug will fit in the hole. If so, you can feed the wire in from the top, bottom or either side and clamp it down with the nut. You should then ha... 
eBay secretly over charged sellers
Have you looked in your seller hub for a deduction to cover that amount? I wonder if it is a surcharge since eBay is now handling the tax money. I live in a state with no sales tax so I get no tax info. 
eBay secretly over charged sellers
"EBay has always been charging sellers 10% + 3% for PayPal. That’s $13% off what the seller gets! Capitalism triumphant!"eBay separated from PP a couple of years ago and is now handling what PP did in house. The final value fee (in many categories... 
eBay secretly over charged sellers
OP said: " Customer service was able to explain to me exactly what is going on"- So what was the explanation? 
How long is it taking to receive a preamp?
It depends, are you on preamp savings time? 
High end high quality int. amp for low level listening
Consider buying another Pathos Classic MKIII. There is a switch on the bottom of the unit to convert them to mono blocks. You can control both amps with one remote. 
APPLE PHONES.......NO SERVICE
I waiting for this thread to dive into a flame fest. Just so you know, the OP isn't someone that would waste your time. He knows all about excellent products and service. Meet Will Vincent, tube amp builder and restorer.Check him out: http://glowi... 
Yamaha CT-7000: How to Improve Reception?
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