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Revox B970 malfunction
found this on the net from vinyl engineby Steerpike_jhb » 20 Dec 2009 00:18 "Frako" brand capacitors used in all ReVox components from the 1970s and 1980s are now going short circuit. It is a very, very common 'fault'.The good part is ... 
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium v Decware Zen Torii Mk IV
I had a Primaluna PL2 and now have the Decware mini Torii.  Not apples to apples but the Decware has a much richer cleaner sound than the Primaluna. 
Floor Speakers Needed after "Remodel"
Reference 3A great speakers  a range of sizes and wood finishes 
Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s?
I had a Seduction, it was nice. very sweet sounding but I wanted more omph.Went with a Hagerman Cornet II. there is one for sale on Audio Circle 
Review: VPI Industries HW-19 mkIV Turntable
I have a HW-19 mk iv. with a jelco sa 250it is a pretty good TT for the price, I can fix anything that goes wrong, it sounds pretty quiet to me.  and for less than 1K 
Revel F35 vs Klipsch Heresy II or maybe III
If you like Klipsch check out the Klipsch Quartet.  A smaller Forte. 
Reference 3a Grand Veena for a small room?
The de Capos would be a great choice for a small room and low volume listening.  very detailed 
What makes a speaker sound great at low volume?
I love the sound of my Ref 3A de Capos at low volume detailed using with a 4wpc decware amp 
tubes and current
Don't change the amp change your speakers 
Looking for a warm sweet speaker
The de Capos are detailed not colored fairly neutral   excellent speakers and as said above  great with tubesi use mine for a 4 watt sep amp 
Decware and SET Low Power Tube Amps with Hi Efficency Speakers
frusteeI have never used the headphone jack.  Just speakers 
How much power can a pair of Klipsch La Scalas take ?
I use a 2 watt SEP amp with my klipsch quartets (97.5db)can get plenty loud.  very nice at low volumes 
Decware or Primaluna
I had a Primaluna PL2, great amp but the Decware mini torii beats it all over.  Much tighter, sweeter sound.  Beware most decware amps are low watts, the Torii and Torii jr are about 15-20 watts 
Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
I'll second the HW-19  especially the mk iii or mk iveasy to take care of and fix if needed 
Decware and SET Low Power Tube Amps with Hi Efficency Speakers
I run a Decware Mini Torii 4 watt tube amp with 92db eff Ref 3A de Capos in 12 x20 room partially open on the long side so the speakers are 14 feet from me.  loud enough but not blasting, very realistic and detailed sound  feels like the npr annou...