johnc

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Where to find OEM Dali Epicon woofer?
Thanks everyone, I'm in Bay Area, CA, hope to find a local dealer or repair shop.  
Dynaudio C4 mk2 or Sony SS-AR2?
I use Cardas GR cables/cords. Thanks everyone.    
Dynaudio C4 mk2 or Sony SS-AR2?
I have Plinius SA100 mk3, and Theta citadel 1.5 mono blocks, also have Accuphase E800, E650.  
Mark Levinson 436 vs. Theta Citadel monoblocks
Thanks everyone, the newest Citadels are 1.5, anyone one compare the 1.5 to the original Citadels? very interested in 1.5s. 
Which SS amps sound like a tube amp?
CJ 2500A, detail and warm, better than Pass 250. 
EAD 8000 & 8800
Heard 8000pro/8800pro/X1 in same system, I would say 8000pro is the best sound in 2 ch and HT, 8800pro is good for 2 ch, but a little bright for movie, X1 is thin sounding and less details. 
What's good used 5.1pre/pro for $1500 or less
Classe SSP-50, better sounding than SSP-25/30, very close to SSP-75, also a great preamp, you may find used for under $1500. 
Dynaudio S5.4 and ML No.436?
Thanks for the inputs, X350 is a good amp, but I like a little fast sounding than it, very detail without forward and bright, maybe a little warm side of neutral, how does ML 436 compare to X350? I used to have Dynaudio 3.3, the S5.4 are more deta... 
Tara Lab cables have bad quality control?
The store manager Erik called me this morning, said I can't walk to the store from now, didn't mention my tweeters, also want to give me refound for 3 pairs cables I bought from the store, then hangup the phone, hay Erik, I'm not allowed to walk t... 
Tara Lab cables have bad quality control?
Thanks for everyone, Erik told me that I can get store credit for one of two tweeters, but I don't want to buy anything now, he said I can't get cash reimbursement, aslo because I post this on the web, I only can get credit for half of my loss, if...