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Einstein Tube Preamp
It is the best sounding tube preamp that I have ever heard. Contact Aaudio Imports for your nearest dealer. Maybe you can arrange for an "at home" audition.Jim 
Parasound JC-1s Not Working
Turn the JC-l off, unplug the unit, remove the top. When you look down into the unit you will see some rail fuses. Replace the fuses with the same value. The unit should work fine. To repeat:: When using a Tube Preamp the turn on sequence is first... 
Audio Club in Houston
The Houston Audio Society has been in operation for about 6 years. The next meeting will be held January 14, 2007, at 5225 Feagan Street, Houston, TX 77007. Please go to houstonaudio@yahoogroups.com to register for newsletters, activities, etc. If... 
Mac or Plinius?
My preference would be the Plinius 9200. I agree with Brian27b's remarks. 
What phono preamps are balanced
Einstein makes a superb balanced phono preamp. I have the single ended version which is VERY good. The balanced is even better. 
Vandersteen 3a Sigs, McCormack DNA 125, preamp?
If price is a concern, I would highly recommend the Audio Mirror Tube Preamp. It retails new for about $700.00. Vladimir sells direct and builds VERY nice tube gear. 
XLR TO XLR-RCA ADAPTER
I prefer the adapters over the RCA to XLR IC's. Purest Audio Designs make very fine adaptors.Jim 
Parasound JC-1 amps. Preamp advice??
I am a dealer for both Parasound JC-1's and Einstein. The Einstein tube preamp is a perfect match for the JC-1's. The Einstein as balanced out, the JC-1's have balanced in. The combination really opened up my reference system. The Einsten has grea... 
Best speakers of the group? Your opinions please
Given the quality of the speakers on your list and the quality of equipment, you should consider the Acapella La Campenalla's and the Acapella Violon's. These are excellent speakers. 
Bob Crump passes away over holiday.
Bob and I have been friends for 25 years. He was a tremendous asset to the Audio community and will be greatly missed. 
SACD player as transport or dedicated transport?
I would recommend an Exemplar Audio Modified Denon 3910. The unit sounds stunning as a universal player AND it is an excellent transport.Best wishes and good listening.Jim 
Houston, TX
Don't Forget!! The Houston Audio Society will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, August 13, 2005. The meeting will be held at LifeStyle Technologies, 12811 Royal Drive, suite 113, Stafford, TX 77477, from 10:00 A.M. till noon. 
Acapella LaCampanella ?
We have both pairs of speakers at Epic Audio in Houston, TX and would welcome you to audition them. The LaCampanella are in a room that is 19'x25'x8'. They fill the room very nicely with wonderful music and image very well. The Campanile are in a ... 
Elrod vs electra glide?
You might want to consider the Isoclean Power Cords. They are GREAT!! Check www.aaudioimport.com. 
THE05: StTropez 1403: comments
This was one of my favorite rooms.