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Your Best HiFi DVD
Try out Nils Lofgren and friends Live acoustic. Nils plays fantasticacoustic guitar. To sample, go to you tube and check out " Keith don't go"Joe 
MIT cables and super tweeters
Al, thanks for your comments. I think we all have to remember that in my estimation, advertising is filled with hype and claims. The proof is in the hearing. No matter what the claims,hype....if you like it and can afford it,then buy it!!! With $5... 
MIT cables and super tweeters
I will add to this post, I have known many electrical engineers who thinka resistor is a resistor, and a capacitor is a capacitor.... all the samenot all, but many.Joe 
MIT cables and super tweeters
I am wondering, how much listening time have Mapman and Almargspent with any Mit cables much less top of the line products.Joe 
Dynavector coil repair
You managed to wreck your cartridge...I don't see how the manufactureris responsible for your mistake. Am I wrong? I am sure the companywill fix it, but your going to have pay.Joe 
MIT Oracle serie with Audio Research Amplifier
Call Joe Abrams. He is an authorized dealer for Mit. You can find him on A'gon.Joe 
Solid State Preamp recommendation for $2500?
You might look at a Spectral 30S. You don't need to use Mit in your application. There are two on audiogon. I would think you could get it foe 3K.Joe 
Theta/Spectra/Avalon - system revamp advice needed
Hi, it is my opinion that Spectral power amps sound best with Spectralpreamps. A long time ago I tried using a tube preamp with my DMA 150.It would work for a couple of hours, but eventually the protection circuitswould come on. Usually what happe... 
Theta/Spectra/Avalon - system revamp advice needed
Schotbus, if I am not mistaken, what you may have heard is not to use Oracle speaker cables with the Spectral 180. Joe Abrams will know the answer.Otherwise you can use Oracles from pre to amp.Also Joe Abrams is correct, the Oracles are much much ... 
Theta/Spectra/Avalon - system revamp advice needed
If you liked the Spectral sound, I would replace the 180 with a DMA 250. I willsay, a used 250 is going to be hard. I waited a year to get one used.Joe 
Hafler DH200 updates..
Contact John Hillig of Musical Concepts. He worked for hafler when they were still in business. He has numerous updates for hafler products.John has been doing updates for 30yrs+. Give John a call, he is more thanhappy to talk to you.Joe 
Magnepans and cats, do they mix?
If your worried about cats and speakers , don't have a cat or don't have the speaker. My cats don't mess with my gear ??? BTW having your cats clawsremoved is criminal in my opinion. Cats don't have claws because they don'tneed them. Joe 
CD Baby
On my Favorites list.drjoe 
The best acoustic guitar recordings??
Good call Soulbrass, Nils Lofgren live is fantastic. It is out of print.If you can find one snatch it up. Check out song " Keith don't go "Great guitar work. You can also go to You Tube and you will finda great video of " Keith don't go "Joe 
The best acoustic guitar recordings??
Go look at web site, Acoustic Music Resource. Great source for acousticguitar CDs.Joe