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Please recommend Tube pre-amp(s)
belcanto SEP-1 for $3500 retail. belcanto SEP-2 for $2500 retail. There is not better SE tube preamp for the buk. Also, build quality is hard to beat. And yes, full (real) remote included. www.belcantodesign.com It took us 2.5 years to find a new ... 
service manuals ?
www.revox.ch will put you in touch with the factory. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 fax805.527.9808 www.hellohifi.com eCatalog available. New equipment demo’s by appointment. All quotes are good for 30 days. Customers in every state, &... 
Laser Unit for Sony CDP-991 CD player
You are probably going to find that the parts and labor for this repair will be more than the unit is worth. Suggest you buy a replacement. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 fax805.527.9808 www.hellohifi.com eCatalog available. New equipm... 
Sansui Service Manual
Sansui, as far as I know, is still in business, but not in the U.S. You might want to call Nakamichi in Torrance Calif and ask them if they can put you in touch with Sansui in Japan. Many Nak receivers were modified Sansui models. thanks, Brian@He... 
Fisher RS-1080
If you buy this amp, and it has not been used for awhile, then you should be careful about just plugging it back in. Slowly bringing the voltage up with a Variac is something you should consider, otherwise, blowing capacitors could be a problem. t... 
RE: Tube swapping in Alpha DAC
Mullard 12AX7 are incredible, if you can get them. You have to be careful about who you buy them from. Just because the frosting on the tube asys they are Mullards, doesn't mean that they are. Goodluck. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 f... 
experience with mail order
Always ask for a reference. Funny, people almost never do. If the company your dealing with has been around awhile, they should be able to offer you a reference in your home state. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 fax805.527.9808 www.hel... 
RCA5451 DSS System with AC3
Any DD decoder will work. The Sony 777ES is a good one, but it is about to be replaced. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 fax805.527.9808 www.hellohifi.com eCatalog available. New equipment demo’s by appointment. All quotes are good for 3... 
JBL D130F power handling
You might want to call Jim Robertson at the Infinity/JBL factory: (818) 893-8411. If he doesn't know, he will know someone that does. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 fax805.527.9808 www.hellohifi.com eCatalog available. New equipment de... 
need setup instructions for SME 3009 mk.2
SUMIKO might be able to help you: 510.843.4500. They were the importer for this product. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 fax805.527.9808 www.hellohifi.com eCatalog available. New equipment demo’s by appointment. All quotes are good for ... 
Philips CD-80-a good deal?
$300 would be more like it, but, with the age of this unit if the laser pick up goes out it will cost you more to fix it than it's worth. Also, an inexpensive transport can sound as good as most of the best transports with the addition of a Genesi... 
how much tube power is needed?
92db spkrs and 10 watts SE tube power would be fine. Take a look at belcanto. 40wpc SE power for about $5K. I have yet to hear anything with better low level resolution. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 fax805.527.9808 www.hellohifi.com ... 
Which is the best cable for Martin-Logan?
Most of our customers use Transparent or NBS analog cables with that type of set up. MIT & the new higher end Monster is also a possibility. Forget about Cardas with your particular set up. Goodluck. thanks, Brian@HelloHiFi.com ph805.527.9739 ... 
Problems with U.P.S.
We have not sent a UPS COD since 1994, and for good reason. We shipped over 1000 packages in 1998 and only used UPS 3x's, and for good reason. The UPS problems you mention are not unusual, but are infact rather common. For COD use FED EX 1, 2, or ...