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Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say?
Irjones many times that’s what happen. Your friend is not that interested to learn on audio. At times  , their stereo are just there for display.iig happens to me. My friend invited me when Iam new with this hobby. Because i don’t understand the a... 
Issue with Krell KSA-250
My plinius did exactly the you are describing OP all I did check the power cord and it’s loose. Problem solve.  
Ken Fritz's $1M Dream System update
There is possibility the family drove Him crazy. I feel also He did not get the support and understanding from his family. Sometimes people around are more than enough to drive you crazy.  
Who knew?
OP i wonder also if Iam getting the max performance of my SME 10 and VPI prime tt. My VPi was set up by upscale tech place where I bought it. My SMe 10 was set by Acousticsound Tech where I bought it.I know a guy Brian Walsh who has high tech inst... 
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
Bugredmachine what is the price difference between siltechs princess and Argentum.  
Thoughts/Opinions on Technics SL-G700M2 CD/SACD Player
Stereo5 I bought 3 original lasers from Encompass in Georgia for my SA 10 and Ruby sacd player. I have also thread asking for help repair for my SA10 it’s on digital section.  
Thoughts/Opinions on Technics SL-G700M2 CD/SACD Player
Stereo5 on lasers maybe esoteric has better quality. And matter of luck as well. I bought used esoteric sa10 player laser gave up after 4 months.  
Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say?
In the first visit never say any negative things about my friends system. It will hinder their aspirations to learn this hobby. You will loose the opportunity to share what you have if they took it personal.They will not incite you again.  
Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say?
Lak +1. Before I will agree to listen to someone system.i want to know what is the porpuse of Him inviting me? Sometimes the reason is for me to evaluate their system. If this is the case. With respect I am extremely careful and discuss what I hea... 
When I listen to my system.......
Mrdecibel when I was putting up my system together. I would like to listen to my gear and cables.Just to famiarize how they complement each other.Once I was able to tune it the way I like it. I move on to play any recoding I like.Enjoy the music, ... 
Marantz SA-10 Vs Esoteric K-05Xs
Goose is right. I bought my marantz SA 10 open box paid maybe close to 6k.After 3 yrs and 2 months laser gave up.Marants won’t repair it after warranty.if you don’t need balance Marantz Ruby is a good choice get it brand new. If you decide Marantz... 
Ken Fritz's $1M Dream System update
Honestly this year at axpona I’ve heard two outstanding system one is the Borensen c1 set up $35 k and other one is the Wilson Maxx Dan Agostino amp and preamp If Iam correct. My guess the price close to $500 k. On the 35k I heard amazing musicali... 
Thoughts/Opinions on Technics SL-G700M2 CD/SACD Player
Op ask Music direct about the warranty, lasers break. I will stay away from used in term of cd and sacd players.  
Thoughts/Opinions on Technics SL-G700M2 CD/SACD Player
If you decide on open box used? Make sure you buy extra laser while they are available.Elliott is right.Marantz Ruby and Sa 10 player are amazing player. I own both of them, got them open box . This year my SA 10 laser gave up after 3 yrs and 2 mo... 
Seeking a Warm 12AX7 Tube for Preamp
Grant Fidelity are pricey but high quality.