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Integrated amplifier for Magneplanar SMGA
try to get your hands on an old Rogue 88 for about $800 or so. I had a pair of smgs myself but had them in storage because I bought a pair of logans,I sold the pans but realizing that I had never hooked them up to my new Rogue 88 I gave them a lis... 
Integrated Amp Bargains with good balanced sound?
I used to have a Audio refinement and I am sorry I sold it!! Get one you wont be sorry, you would have so spend a lot even used to do better, the AR complete can be bought for about 450 500 used,to do better used you would have to spend almost tri... 
First used turntable +- $20,000. Any suggestions?
Buy new if you cannot trust your local dealer what makes you think you can trust buying used from just anyone? $20,000 is an awfull lot of money for a table,you would want to have a professional come to your house set it up properly and let you au... 
Do you pull A/C plugs during thunder storms?
No my audio would be the last of my concerns if my hoouse was struck by lighting.The only thing I do is dig out the candles and have faith in God! 
What are best hi efficiency speakers under $1000?
bottom line is all speakers sound great with tube amps so you can't go wrong,just your prefereance so try to audition first if you can,Nick 
What are best hi efficiency speakers under $1000?
I have a pair of fostex 4 inch full range drivers but need a nd bought a sub.After I got all set up I learned about the hemp speakers and plan to buy a pair of there 4 or 6 inch drivers they go for about $120 for a pair of 4 inch and I think $180 ... 
Best bang-for-buck purchase you have made?
a brand new pair of fosrex fe126e 4 inch full range drivers for $90. hooked em up as full range and supported the bass with a sub,real hard to beat!!!!!!!!!!! 
The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt
Glow amp one. $488 brand new! 5 watt pentode single ended. 
best inexpensive tube integrated
Try Glow amp one.I bought one they sell for $488 brand new! 5 watts of pentode tube,alps,go to Glow amps and you will find it,30 day money back ,Nick 
martin logan vs magnepan sound
I'd buy a pair of small maggies on audiogon they sell here for about 4-5 hundred give or take 50 bucks live with them for a year or so then if you like them you can sell them for pretty much what you paid for them, then buy the 1.6 or 3.6 or jsut ... 
Are tube watts equal to solid state watts?
All things being equal,problem they are not since most tube amps are built better with better trannys,tubls sound better and need a lot less power, many very expensive tube amps are only 30watts and they kick ass!! they say tubs rule for a reason,... 
What makes a high $$$ cartridge high $$$?
Mark-up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
What is a good, compact sized integrated amp??
I haven't heard it but I am buying one. Glow One amps,they are only $480 brand new with a 30 day satisfaction money back garuntee,it's small 6 by 11 deep by 5 high,it's single ended so only 5 watts per channel I believe since it's so new noone kno... 
Tubeaholics please advise
I say if it sound good and isn't ringing or very bright,keep it! Old tube radio's from the 40's many of them have the same tubes in them and I regularly find an old dynaco 70 with original tubes for sale that the sellers says they check out fine,s... 
The everyday use of a tube amp
You know I see people selling 50 year old fisher amps with original tubes that test fine and sound fine,it seems to me that it was turned on and off a lot,it also seems to me many out there want to make money selling tubes.A friend of mine that ha...