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Mark Levinson - refurbish or start fresh
I should add that the 380s has a history of leaking caps that can etch the board.  Waiting till it failed was not an option for me. 
Mark Levinson - refurbish or start fresh
I just got my 380s refurbished and I am very happy!   
whats the very best sounding cables for realistic money
Analysis Plus.  Their "bottom of the line" interconnects and speaker cables are great.  The mid-priced ones are excellent!  I've never felt the need to even try their "top-of-the-line."   
Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's
verdantaudio:  My DAVE is being used as a DAC only.  It is feeding a Mark Levinson 380s pre-amp that was recently re-capped/refurbished.One of my intensions is to have a fully balanced system with my next (and last) amp. 
Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's
verdantaudio:  I have no objection to class D, I'm currently running an Ice Powered multi-channel to bi-amp my Emerald Physics CS-2s. 
Looking for a SS Amp to power Spatial Audio X-5's
Thanks all!  You gave me some ideas to start with.  I'm looking at the Chore Ultima series partly because I'm hoping for a good blend with my Dave DAC.  First time I've heard the term "Watt Quality."  I assume you mean the stableness of the flow (... 
Roots, ie: how did your music/sound/audio life/listening begin?
The trip continues.  Gary Clark Jr. is great fuel! 
Roots, ie: how did your music/sound/audio life/listening begin?
The Band and Supersession albums got me started really listening.  Traffic in LA got me into Mozart, perfect for calming the nerves.  Driving through the North Cascade Mtns. in a sports car, woke up Beethoven for me.  Imagine by John Lennon saved ... 
Amp repair cost — is this right?
flipwils 11;  Yes, I sent it to Pyramid.  I have never had a problem with the preamp but at over 20 years old, and a history of potential cap leakage resulting in board etching, I thought it best to have it inspected and refurbished.  Can't wait t... 
Amp repair cost — is this right?
Waiting for UPS!  The refurbishment of my Mark Levinson 380s Preamp is complete and on the way home.  Looking forward to 20 more years of great music!  Total cost was $714.50 plus shipping to TX.  Depending on how it sounds when it gets back, I'm ... 
Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor?
I try to play something they like and know.  Next choice is genre they like.  Last choice depends on the evening's (or morning's or afternoon's) diversions. 
What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
My Mark Levinson 380s Preamp.  It's out for refurbishment now and I hope to get another 20 years of beautiful music when it is done.  Tried others in the past but none could match the neutrality. 
Amp repair cost — is this right?
Friday I'm sending my Mark Levinson 380s off to Texas for an inspection and refurbishment.  For the $1,000 I'll spend, I hope to get another 20 years of beautiful music which works out to about $50 bucks a year.  The alternative is spending $10 to... 
Waiting for FedEx
helomech: frugal!arafiq:  it was!It arrived, is set-up and is VERY good.  Now I have to get used to detailed music again. 
Most recordings you own by a single artist, group, or composer
Glen Gould playing Bach.