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Audio Research VT80SE amp vs Prima Luna EVO 400 or 300
Oy....I guess I am a bit late here to this discussion, but here goes.  It really seems like a no brainer, the PL-Evo 400 vs the AR-VT80, or 80SE.   I would say read the reviews, but I know how some of you feel about that.  While I have not perso... 
Jupiter Copper Foil, Paper & Wax Cap Versus Jensen Cap 0.10uF 630Vdc Copper Foil Ceramic
Coming to this kind of late, but check out:    http://humblehomemadehifi.com/Cap.htmlDid not read all the responses, but I agree with many of the comments regarding Jupiter's copper foil paper and wax caps. Use them to replace all interstage cou... 
Big Stupid Warm Speakers
A pair of used Snell Model Cs, one thru three versions. Vandersteen 2Ce, 2Ci, Nht 2.5i....these are all examples of relatively modern speakers that would give you a nice warm, full bass on a budget....about $300.00 to $700.00 a pair. The later Sne... 
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system?
I buy a lot of vintage stuff, so I always have old stuff. I guess the oldest item I have that I have kept, is a Marantz 8b. It has been in my family since 1963, and is the item that got me interested in audio in the frist place. I keep it for sent... 
Are the performance of separates worth the price?
The answer is yes. However, you really did not state enough in your question. Is the amplifier section of the intergrated equavalent to the stand alone amplifier. Check the manufacture's specs. If things like damping factor, power output, slew rat... 
Archive page on manufacture web site
It would be difficult to do this, because this would ultimately be working against the manufactures of high end equipment themselves. I mean, think about it: There really is not much that is new in amplifier design in the last 50 years or so. Yes,... 
The best sounding FM Tuner is.....
hey...have you ever gone to fmtunerinfo.com? 
Is there a SS amp that can offer tube bliss?
The Carver series of TFM...transfere function modified...amps, monos 7t, and 9t, and various stereo models, are transistor amps specifically designed to sound like tube amps. Carver built the Silver Seven awsome tube amp, then copied its transfere... 
Great Vintage Amps-which one for you?
I love vintage gear....have had, and have tons of amps. One of the best I have owned is the Soundcraftsmen MA5002 with the analoque meters. Tons of guts. Fast tight bass, and nice mids and highs too. And talk about vintage: The looks are, well it ... 
Accuphase find
You got a deal. The P300 alone reguarlly goes for more than $250 in nice shape. I have seen P300s go for more than $1000 on that auction site....you know the one that begins with an 'E.' Anyway, it is pretty stright foward stuff, and built like a ... 
best replacement woofers for early advent speakers
Just do the the surrounds on the woofers. I have done many pairs of the original Advents...the large ones with the cardboard ring like structure. They come out great, and are as good as the originals, if not better. You can use standard 10" surrou...