elrod

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Need Perfect Speakers for Acoustically Hostile Placement
What is the box dimensions? 
Convert Tri-Planar RCA to Balanced Connection
As always Ralph, thank you! 
Convert Tri-Planar RCA to Balanced Connection
Thanks Ralph, From reading other posts, I had the impression that the shielding, while being connected with the ground in the box, isn't connected to the RCA connector - that it stops just short of it. Is that the way it's suppose to be? 
Nakamich Service Info
Couple years ago I sent my CR-7A to Willie and the repair price wasn't that bad - around $350 bucks and turn time was less than two - three weeks. Of course YMMV. The great thing about Willie is that he has many, if not most, of the jigs and fixtu... 
Nakamich Service Info
If you decide to ship it, Willie Herman would probably be your best bet. He's probably one of the top Nakamichi techs in the country.https://www.willyhermannservices.com/ 
Would you even consider?
Oppo does have a cult following. They are excellent products, even though some are getting long in the tooth. Agreed, prices have gone nutsThey do still support there products https://www.oppodigital.com/Support.aspx 
Which types of speakers are ideal against a wall?
If you don't mind vintage, get a pair of Yamaha NS-2000. 3-way acoustic suspended speaker, no ports. You will not be disappointed and you'll save some coin to boot 
***Is It Me Or Have Todays Modern Tubes Gotten REALLY REALLY Good***
Have an Atma-Sphere MP3 preamp with New/NOS setup. I use the  New Shuguang Treasure CV181-Z  to replace the 6sn7 and nothing NOS sounds better (and it's not even close). For the 12au7 I use the old Amperex 7316 long-plates, which in my mind is t... 
No love for 70's guitar bands?
luv 'em all 
Please help me! I Inherited Pro audio system and it is more than I can handle!! Will sell.
" significant value " is a relative term. I say this not having any  idea what this all can sell forFirst thing you have to do is determine if it all functions the way it's suppose to...I agree with @dill but it depends how much your willing to m... 
SS preamps with two XLR inputs and at least four outputs [two of them XLR]
Must it be SS? If not, check with Ralph, username atmasphere, who is a manufacturer who frequents this site. His Atma-Sphere MP-3 almost gets you there. I Know he can add another XLR output, but I don't know if he can add two additional RCA output... 
Hey RICH Audiophiles
I think the OP is just fishing for fun... 
Would you put Beryllium in your ears?
To the best of my knowledge it’s the Beryllium dust in manufacturing which is dangerous, either dust or welding fumes. Other wise in solid form it’s an inert metal. Many people have handled Beryllium parts for years with no apparent issuesI would ... 
How many of you had been to all 50 states of United States.
I'm just missing Alaska and Arkansas... 
Is there a way to view previous purchase ad/description?
To the best of my knowledge there isn't. I know it doesn't help you now, but I always save the webpage for an item I'm about to buy