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anyone else daisy chain "jitterboxes"?
I heard they were putting out a 3 DIP unit called a Trip-Dip, a unit the was flexable in placement called a Flip-Dip, and a special unit the packed 5 DIPs in a single box chasis called a Skinny-Dip, they canned the 60s Retro unit which was pegged ... 
Metronome Labs: can I get at least one post
Fi magazine reviewed on of their DACS and raved about it. 
cornfedboy, signing off
Kelly,years ago on these forums, when I was a new kid on the block, you and I sparred and got off on the wrong foot. I admit (something that I know a lawyer could never do, except you of course) I was wrong, and you quickly whipped me into shape. ... 
IERC Tube shields?
i have used them in the past in a tube phono stage and found they helped in some way and hurt in others. Less body more focused. I have several of them laying around, let me know if you would like to try them, I can send you some. 
Should I repair Stax DA-80 or just buy new amp?
I have always been facinated by all the Stax gear after owning a pair of theStax F81 electrostats. to those familiar, do the Stax 80s and other SS amps hold their own to modern designs?anyone done a/b? and if so with what amps? 
Why has Audiogon suspended "Wanted" ads?
I found the wanted ads helpful, I am picking up some amps tommorow which a local seller found me due to my wanted ad.....they work...well worked. 
Mirage M-1 tweeter died, No longer stock. Help
doesnt Mirgae make a lo end speaker that has maybe 1 tweet per side? buy a used M5 or even lower down the line and you will have replacement woofs and tweets 
New thread about FedEX
not to rain on this parade, but are we at the point where we have to praise a shipper for doing what they are paid a pretty premium for? being shipped Fedex Express would imply that shipping wasnt cheap. I had a hellacious 2 days dealing with UPS ... 
Tube Installation Question
certain tubes glow brighter than others...are all 3 tubes the same type? if so, then yes you have a tube problem if 2 dont glow. 
What do I do for a dedacated circuit?
Ive had mine done with 5 separate lines 2 for mono amps, 1 for digital, 1 for Preamp, 1 for front end (turntables). I live somewhat close to you, Oakland, 1.5 hrs away. The person who did my system 2 times is very knowlegable and is a Licensed ele... 
15k blues
caravan123, i remember some of your ads a year or so ago and less, a Jadis Ja800? I think at one time you had them for $10k? I almost hocked my car to come up with cash and the ad disappeared within an hour. If you are selling tube amps which use ... 
Have you ever changed non-detachable poewer cord?
Ive posted on this before as a plug for the person who cuts the cords on my gear, not sure where you live, but he is in Berkeley CAL, and does the job for $50-$80 and does quality work to boot. 
Theta Data II good transport?
you hit it on the head w/reliability issues and arm and leg cost for repair. i own one with the well known door open/close issue...I got mine with that glitch for $250 though.....on the positive side, it has increased my hand/eye coordination skil... 
Any Chinese audiophiles?
it seems like eveytime I meet or sell gear, the buyer is always Asian...like 90% of the time.....good luck, I am Chinese but of the ABC variety.... 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
I guess I should explain how i got to this point. Started with Hybrids, got curious and got a ARC d70Mk2, then a CJ Mv50, nice, but I got power hungry. went to bigger tube amps, ARC m100s....went crazy and went OTL, Counterpoint OTL nonetheless, s...