james50

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Day amp arrives Cashier check returned
Hi GlenSorry to hear about the difficulties with selling your amp.I hope that it all clears up okay for you. Keep us allposted. I think I can safely say that I speak for everybodywhen I say that we all empathize with you.RegardsJames50 
Found an amazing transport from 1995.
Hi DougI'm not surprised that you like your Goldmund transport somuch. I'm using a Micromega Duo CD transport that looks identical to your Goldmund. My Duo also uses a metacrylate and brass CD stabilizer. I've had mine since 1992, andstill find it... 
Compare and contrast HCA1500A-4004Mk2-4BST
I'm partial to the Bryston myself. It's hard to beat thebuild quality and reliability of the Bryston amplifiers. 20 year warranty!! I upgraded from 4B to 7BST's, and I'm ecstatic about them. I'm kind of biased, but I'd go for theBryston 4BST. Besi... 
Who does repairs on Audiolab 8000T?
Don't know if you were aware, but Audiolab was bought up byMclaren TAG. If you can track down a Mclaren TAG audio dealer, you can probably get your 8000T repaired. I have noidea if this helps, but good luck. 
Passive pre with Bryston 7B ST??
Although I haven't tried any passive attenuators with myBryston 7Bs, I tend to agree with the majority of the peanutgallery that an active pre-amp is the way to go. I use aGolden Tube Audio SEP-3 tube preamp with my Brystons, and Ifind the sound d... 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
Both, GTA Sep-3, and Bryston 7BSTs. The tube preamp seems tocapture some of the benefits of tubes with the hassles. I haven't tried tube rolling yet, so things could get interesting. Solid state power amplification seemed way morereliable than loo... 
Re amps with balanced inputs
Oops, I hit the wrong button.Additional reference: Stereophile Vol. 18 No. 12 (December 95)Hope this helps. 
Re amps with balanced inputs
The majority of amps and preamps only have balanced inputs/outputs, but not true balanced circuit topology. Ibelieve that Krell, Mark Levinson, BAT, Aragon, Jeff Rowland, Pass, possibly Simaudio, Classe, have true balancedcircuit topology in addit... 
Lead for Micromega service
Dimexs is the distributor for Micromega in Canada. Their address is: Dimexs9998 LajeunesseMontreal, QuebecH3L 2E1(514)384-3737(514)384-7207 FaxHope this helps 
French CD players' sound ?
I agree that French CD players do sound more musical as ageneral rule, compared to American and Japanese CD players.I have been using a Micromega Duo Transport and Duo BS since1992, and they are still functioning perfectly. Over the years, I have ...