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solid state gear- leave on?
Leave your equipment burning if you want to replace it. Your local retailer will love you. I have spoken to at least ten manufacturers and not one of them advocates keeping your equipment powered up if not in use. I repeat, NOT ONE! If you are sit... 
Are Rotel amps and preamps any good?
If Rotel is what you can afford, go for it. If you can afford even 50% more, don't buy it. There are infinitely better products out there for the money. Clearly identify what your power needs are and don't spend money on wasted watts and go for lo... 
Older PURE CLASS-A Amplifiers
I own a Threshold T200 and I would not consider selling it. Poweful beyond its 100W/channel rating and still one of the sweetest sounding SS amps I've heard. Put a pair of MIT Oracle Cables on it or Transparent Ultras or Refs and you will stop sea... 
Krell Fpb 600 power amp
The FPB Krell Amp was the best one they ever designed before or since. It's a winner regardless of the speakers you will pair with it. 
How to dismantle Well Tempered for shipping?
If you have any other questions regarding your table, email Stanalog Imports which now owns and distributes you table. 
Which turntable should I buy?
It isn't just a question of turntable. There is a cartridge and a Phono preamp or phono section within your preamp and an arm as well. These will make a bigger difference in performance than the table alone. First of all, make sure the cartridge y... 
Spacedeck Vs. Scoutmaster
I haven't heard the Scout Master in all of its possible incarnations and price points. I have heard your Nottingham and it is a wonderful table. It is neutral sounding in a way I never have found any VPI to be. If you want to make it perform at it... 
Acrylic platters & mats???
I use the Extreme Phono Non-Felt Mat with their Carbon Fiber "Speed" Mat on top of that. They are very thin and user friendly for any table and the difference on my Welltempered Classic TT is astounding!!!!! Reduced noise floor, increased signal. ... 
Who will survive? One last table til I die.
Clear Audio, VPI, Linn, maybe Basis, maybe Walker. Not necessarily in that order. These are the names that will probably? Maybe? Hopefully? survive the next 20 years only because they will make other products to support their turntable line. In th... 
Philadelphia area audio club?
I'm interested in the Audio Group. I live in Center City Philly.Mark 
Copper vs. Silver interconnects
I think Purist Audio Museus IC's are amazing and amazingly inexpensive for what you get, which is neither copper or silver but an alloy. It's not just what the wire is made of but how it is made and how the jackets are made as well. I will soon be... 
First time for this, opinions please.
Just email Rega and ask the question. They will probably indicate that he should never have changed the PC when player was engaged. You don't owe him anything if that is their answer. 
Anyone tried Signal Cables speaker wires for B&W?
Forget Signal even if they are good. You want and your speakers want AudioQuest. I owned B&W 802 Matrix 3's for years and tried many many cables. AQ is what they want and they want bi-wiring as well. Most B&W stroes I have visited usually ... 
Should I change speaker cables?
Don't buy anything. Call The Cable Co. and get a loaner from almost any brand you can name and try them out for a week. It's the only way to go. Call 1-800-Fatwyre. I do not represent them, but have dealt with them for years. 
HELP Give Speaker Advice Please
You need a very good monitor. Recommend B&W Nautilus 805 or Revel - I forget the model - Vandersteen 1's if you like the sound. These are forgiving regarding placement. The B&W or Revel are known for easy placement and monitors from these ...