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Solid State amp with wide soundstage
Threshold or Forte both Nelson Pass designs. Can get both a PreAmp and Amp that will be in your budget. And to be quite candid Nelson Pass has forgotten more about pure solid state design than other designers will ever remember. His white paper on... 
What's the best sounding SS or Tube linestage pre?
Acoustat PreAmps the MRP and the RP-2 are just about as good as they get. PreAmp designed by James Strickland and the Phono sections designed by Frank Van Alstine. Rugged build quality and the sonics are fabulous. Usually can be had for around $15... 
Need Help - PS Audio IV H PreAmp
Sean--Whats happen here is that someone tried to modify this unit and knew nothing about what they were doing.Trying to help a friend of mine repair this PreAmp.It has gotten so bad that some of the foil is lifting from the circuit board. Make no ... 
Threshold - Jon Soderberg - website.
Thanks Sean very much appreciated.All The best Ned 
Luxman PD 277 Turntable - Need Info-Help
Yes it has both of those items you menetion. Currently using a Grado Red cartridge. 
The best CD Player for the money
Recently heard the Music Hall CD player. Most impressive at $595.00,damn little can touch it in any respect. For a few bucks more can get the Rega,but why? The Music Hall is that good. 
Need help choosing...
WOW-Big room. Your right on needing more amp power.The PS mono blocks will run out of steam when pushed to those levels. I would recommend trying to find some Threshold Class A mono blocks such as the S 1000 that is 500 Watts Class A,but do not us... 
DCM Time Windows
According to DCM the Time Windows are no longer made due to their feeling that they would have to set a MSRP price at $1,800.00 due to perceived low demand,that the high end market now represents. However I was told that drivers and all other part... 
Best Retailer Youve Done Business With?
Since moving to the Denver area,I have had the pleasure of doing business with Moon Dance Audio div.,Second Sound Inc.True High End dealer with New and Vintage gear. They have treated me well and totally stand behind every piece of gear sold new o... 
Lambda - What is this feature on CD Players?
This is a Denon 1560 CD Player. The Lambda feature is not switchable. Will have to admit this CD Player is one of the better units I have owned. 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
Just added Time Windows to the collection. While maybe not in the exalted class of some menetioned here. I have to admit the DCM Time Windows are truly amazing. Great depth,tranparancy,and detail. Still love the Acoustats,but these are the best no... 
Plinius SA250 Mk.4 vs. Pass Labs X350
Have been in this hobby since 1957,and have owned countless gear.Had tubes when that was all there was.Have owned many Nelson Pass products from Threshold,and I have heard the X350.If you can afford the X350 -- BUY IT --.But b forwarned the Pass X... 
Is the Cassette Recorder Dead?
Well after some thought and reading the responses,I have decided on the Sony Mini Disc.Model JE440 MDLP. The features are beyond belief. This is what the cassette deck should have been. Have had the unit for a couple of months now and it continues... 
Table only as good as it s cartridge?
Interesting question. We all have heard high end turntables that just dont deliver the promise. I have also heard mid fi tables that blow away high end tables. However the one common demoniator in the equation has been the cartridge. For my money ... 
RIAA Curve on LPs same for CDs?
Well that certainly clears the air. Thanks so much for the information,greatly appreciated. I can always count on audiogon members. To the respondents of this thread my heartfelt thanks.