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Should Class A Amps be left on??
Based upon advice here and from other sources. The amp has been on for a solid ten days now. There is no comparision between turning off and leaving on. Clearly Class A amps,whose output operates in Class A definitely sound better being left on. T... 
Class A amplifier choice, need suggestions
Need solid Class A advice contact Jon Soderberg at http://www.rsvlonline.net/vintageamp/ Jon worked with Nelson Pass at Threshold for many years. Bought a Forte Model 4a Class A amp from him and could not be happier. He may have something you can ... 
Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman - Overview
Ok - took some advice here. This week end bought 2 Gov't Mule CDs and one Dream Theater CD. Could not find any Kings X CDs. Well time to eat some humble pie here. Gov't Mule really rocks,just a load of talent in this group.Warren Haynes,has in my ... 
Should Class A Amps be left on??
Many thanks to all the respondents of this thread. I have found this one draws 1 amp and 120 Watts at idle. According to the manufacturer,(I just found out)Can be turned on and off as well as left on constantly. If possible keep turned on. If goin... 
Meat Loaf & Jim Steinman - Overview
I hear what Ben is saying and I agree somewhat on the Meat Loaf issue. But the resurgence of the great bands of the 70 and 80s is a pure lack of new talent in contemprary Rock N Roll. The record companies are not totally dumb. People buy the recor... 
Review: Forte Model 4a Amplifier
The above subject amp came from Jon Soderbergs private collection and as such was fully tested and set to factory specifications. If one should acquire a Forte Model 4a. I would suggest a call to Jon and discuss,what ever service it may need.Jon w... 
Review: Forte Model 4a Amplifier
True IGBT are no longer made. With that being said IGBT seldom fail,their reliability is legendary. Should an IGBT fail Jon Soderberg of Vintage Amp,has enough IGBT's now in stock to last for several years. I now see no reason to avoid the Forte 4... 
Review: Polk Audio Monitor 5jr Monitor
It is amazing how the first series of Polk Speakers such as these and the Model 7 and Model 10,continue to impress years after they were new. The Polk SDA series were fabulous as well. In my opinion Polk speakers since then,just dont have the the ... 
Review: Magnepan MG-IIIa Speaker
Try using the Acoustat TNT Power Amp. This amp designed to drive Acoustat speakers with their widely varying ohm load.Have no doubt this amp will do justice to the maggies as it was designed for Planar speakers to begin with. This is a pure MOSFET... 
Review: Denon DCM-370 CD Player
Have to agree plus this unit has HDCD. To do better sonically and get HDCD,you will have to spend $800.00 or more. Have been very happy with mine. Has been very reliable and never get tired of listening to it. At its price point,if you can do bett... 
What kind of amp?
I have just listen to the new Parasound Halo series. The amp and preamp will set you back about $1600.00 new. Come with a very good warranty,10 years parts,5 years labor. Very stylish units. The sonics are very good in this price range-Parasound g... 
Why Sony watts aren't as good as _____ watts
Go to www.passlabs.com click on ARTICLES once there click on POWER SUPPLIES. This is from Nelson Pass whos is truly one of the most gifted of the Soild State designers ever,if not the most gifted of all. This article will answer your question comp... 
Review: Acoustat Trans Nova Twin 200 Amplifier
The Acoustat TNT 200 was not a Hafler design. It was designed by James Strickland and if memory serves me correct Frank Van Alstine had some input with the design.The TNT 200 was built in the Acoustat factory in Ft. Lauderdale,Fl. Thanks for the r... 
Denon DP 61 F Turntable - Need Help/Info
Thanks for the response. However the 60L has a totally different tone arm as opposed to the 61F.Many thanks though. 
Help-acquired a Dynavector 10x3 phono cartridge
My deepest thanks to the respondents of this thread. I can always count on Audiogon Members --- THANKS