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Took my Levinson amp in for repair
Sorry, I do not understand your post. Are you saying the dealer (Repair Shop) attempted to fix your Levinson amplifier and "during" the repair process, they destroyed your Levinson (they blew it up)? If this is the case, the dealer owes you a repl... 
Esoteric SA-10 or Ayre CX-7e: Too close to call??
Foster 9 post above is absolutely correct. You can ask 100 people for their opinion on a component but you will never know how it sounds until you listen to it in your system and listening space. While it is reassuring to hear positive comments fr... 
Esoteric SA-10 or Ayre CX-7e: Too close to call??
Sunnyjim asked a valid question about comparing Ayre to Esoteric and I believe we should answer his question. It makes no difference to me how many questions he asks as long as it helps him get closer to making a decision. His equipment choices ar... 
Macintosh MC452 or Mark Levinson 532H
I also suggest hte same manufacturer for the amplifier and preamp combination. Would you look at other units besides the MC452&C50 or ML532H&ML326S? If yes, I suggest you look at Ayre separates. 
Ayre AX-5 Integrated Amplifier
My retailer confirmed the $10,000 list price. I hope to listen to it in mid January but I do not expect to sell my Luxman 590ax integrated amp. 
Gryphon Diablo or Accuphase E-450
I suggest you add the Luxman 590ax integrated class A amplifier to your audition list. I own one driving Sonus Faber Auditor M Speakers. It sounds excellent on all type of music. The 590ax is fully balanced and provides two balanced inputs. I have... 
Best integrated amp for 10K
Please look at the Luxman L-590AX, Class A Integrated priced at $10,500. See: http://www.onahighernote.com/luxman/?c=8&id=56I like mine very much for use with my Sonus Faber Auditor M Speakers. 
Small but high quality integrated
Ayre AX-7e integrated amp 
Ayre D to A
I use to own the Ayre QB-9 USB DAC. At first, I was impressed with the way it sounded. I used the MAC Book Pro computer with 4 GB RAM and the 120GB solid state drive. I used the Seaport Free Agent Go Pro 500GB external hard drive to store my music... 
My PS Audio Duet Power Center Stopped working
PS Audio reports my problem is likely the power cartridge. Most likely, it seems, the unit caught a small surge or trip and as a result no longer will pass power. This is the intended function of this unit to protect my connected gear. This is a f... 
My PS Audio Duet Power Center Stopped working
Excellent suggestions. I called PS Audio today and they believe it is a bad cartridge. As soon as I receive the RMA#, I will return the unit to them for repairs. There was no problem with the warranty and there will be no cost for the repair work.... 
Looking for good mod shop in SF Bay Area
I agree. Nick Gowan at True Sound is an excellent choice. See:True SoundNick Gowan136 Kennedy AvenueCampbell, CA 95008 http://www.tsound.com/Tel 408/370-7578gowan@tsound.com 
How is a stores inventory logged and accounted for
I once purchased a pair of shoes and when I got home, I discovered they put two difference sizes in the box. The simple lesson is when you buy "anything" (including audio equipment), you should check the invoice against the box label. When you get... 
Spectral or Pass Labs ?
I suggest the Pass Labs amplifier. Spectral equipment requires MIT cables to sound the best. Please review this. 
The Absolute Sound and Harry Pearson
http://www.hpsoundings.com/ is going live on October 31st (as per his web site).