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Cigar Smell...How to get out of Maggies??
This is interesting.We also had this problem.Someone traded in a pair of Maggies to us around 1991 that had this problem,but it was with cigarette smoke. It was an enlightening experience, especially since these were the first Maggies we/I had eve... 
Upgrade cd player or Dac? need help
Muse Model Two DAC, preferably with the Bezel filter option.You can grab these used for $400-$600 (more like $600 for a later unit with the Bezel filter).bel canto DAC-1's (used) can also be had in this price range ($600 up), but the Muse with Bez... 
Do you approve of "How Stereophile Market itself"?
Along the lines of "stooping so low", Stereophile routinely sells their customers info to junkmailers, even AFTER you have told them NOT. Better yet, even after you have told them not to, for a second time, they then do it again. They told us we h... 
Stax or Accuphase Older amps, any experinces?
STAX DAC-X1t is one of the best DACs of all time, and one of the mostexpensive with the retails being $12K, $13.5K, and a ridiculous $20K ($20K retail was just before they stopped brining it into the U.S.).Funny how many audiophiles seem to think ... 
Hi-end DVD/CD Machine vs. Hi-end CD Player/Transpo
"... there is a compromise in the audio, just how much is it? ..."That is a misconception, 100%. The compromise are the players that do not do both, but they are disappearing fast.Also, your list of players excluded a unit that outperforms all of ... 
Rationalizing the Mark Levinson ML-40
A well equipped Muse MAP does all the ML 40 does for half the price...MAP = Modular Audio/Video Platform.http://www.museelectronics.com/map_home.htmlComing to a theater, and AND/OR a two channel store near you soon.Brian@Hello.lt 
Tach RCS 2.0 and SACD?
Have owned and used both in the same system.The TacT unit outperforms the SACD unit (Sony SADC1).Note: The Sony SACD1 is no light weight, so this is saying something.Getting the correction on top of it is the icing on the cake, very nice icing...N... 
Kuzma Stabi XL
Full info & reviews:http://www.kuzma.net/kuzma_menu.htm 
Where can I get XLR to RCA adapters?
Kimber Kable offers them on a special order basis.Brian@Hello.lt 
Power Supply Upgrade ??????
Plenty for what?Which pre amp are you referring to? 
Best used amp for around 500
Muse (early) version Model One-Hundred sometimes go for $500.Keep in mind that certain versions of this amp are much more than $500, such as the limited 2000 Edition. There are about a dozen versions of this model and it was made for over ten year... 
OTL amps with Wilson Watt/Puppy 6s
Tubegroover.....Awesome in Mono'sBernings ZH270's is everything you want and nothing you don't..... well it could be bigger and prettier but then again, it could cost $10K.I bet you if the ZH270 had a line of tubes going out the door and was the s... 
OTL amps with Wilson Watt/Puppy 6s
Tubegroover.You should hear two ZH270's strapped Mono, your speakers wouldn't know what hit them :)These tiny little giants are just awesome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.Certainly breaks the mold " bigger is better" doesn't it?Allan 
Levinson: 20.6 or 33H?
I have owned both. 33H is the easy pick (sound wise). 
Modified equipment...
We make it a policy not to accept non factory modified gear.NIGHTMARES $.