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Totem Hawk vs. Forest
Assuming you go with the Totem Forest speakers, what amplifier will you be using? Is there a high quality integrated amplifier that you would recommend with the Totem Forest Speaker? Thanks.. 
Need comments on the Magnum Dynalab MD-90 FM Tuner
No. I was not able to audition the Meridian 504 against the MD-90 or the MD-100 (or the MD102). Retailers in the San Francisco Bay Area do not stock any of these models BUT, of course, would be happy to take my check to purchase one. I researched ... 
Need comments on the Magnum Dynalab MD-90 FM Tuner
Selecting a FM tuner is very complex and everyone you talk to has a different opinion. Please see www.fmtunerinfo.com for even more suggestions. I researched tuners for several months and people told me the Magnum Dynalab MD-102 was better than th... 
Comments on the Meridian 504 FM Tuner
Harmonic Technology called me back today (outstanding service from this company). He told me to loosen the cable connectors (metal jackets) on my Harmonic Technology interconnect RCA cables BEFORE connecting to the equipment. I did and was able to... 
Comments on the Meridian 504 FM Tuner
I finally made a decision. My local Meridian retailer was asking $700 for their Meridian 504 FM Tuner. I offered $500 and they offered to split the difference ($600). I agreed and just hooked up my new Meridian 504 tuner. I am sure it is breaking ... 
Any recommendation for a modern FM tuner
I finally made a decision. My local California retailer was asking $700 for their Meridian 504 FM Tuner. I offered $500 and they offered to split the difference ($600). I agreed and just hooked up my new Meridian 504 tuner. I am sure it is breakin... 
Any recommendation for a modern FM tuner
Searching for a tuner is not easy. What about the Marantz ST-6000 tuner? It is a modern tuner and is priced under $300. The article below says good things about it:http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/marantz-st6000_e.htmlIs the ST-6000 any good in t... 
Any recommendation for a modern FM tuner
My price range is $1,000 but I could go to $1,500. What about the Meridian 504? The question is old tuner vs. new tuner. Thanks 
Need strong passive FM Antenna. Help
I switched from the www.CCrane.com FM Reflect antenna to the Fanfare FM-2G. In my house, the Fanfare pulls in more stations and works better. I have it standing up behind and to the right of the TV set. I am using the Fanfare FT-1A FM tuner. Unfor... 
Anyone have problems with McIntosh MCD205?
I have had my McIntosh MCD205 for about 5 months and have no problems of any kind. McIntosh has an excellent warranty so please contact your retailer and have him get you another unit. cheers 
Good Solid State Tech in the Sacramento Area
Please call Nick Gowan. He owns True Sound, a small company in Campbell, California where a major part of his work is repairing, rebuilding, and improving vintage audio components. His contact info is:True SoundNick Gowan136 Kennedy AvenueCampbell... 
Comments on the McIntosh MA6900 integrated amp
I bought the McIntosh MCD205 CD player and the McIntosh MA6900 Integrated amplifier. The overall sound quality is excellent with my Sonus Faber Grand Piano speakers. The extra power plus the tube like quality of the MA6900 make these speakers real... 
Threshold Fet One
I suggest you call Threshold Corporation and ask them. The web site is http://www.threshold-audio.com/. 
Anybody using Satellite Radio?
A Good Guys salesperson told me that "the XM Radio antenna must be next to a window so the Delphi Home unit (with docking station) can receive an XM signal". At the Home Entertainment Show in San Francisco, I was told "the antenna could be placed ... 
Balanced or RCA?
Assuming your equipment has both balanced and RCA connections, I suggest you borrow one of each cable type and listen. You need to let your ears decide what sounds better in your system and your room. In my case, I decided to go with the balanced ...