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Cartridge re-tipping service: worth it?
It all depends on who you use. I'd check out ‘Expert Stylus Company’ They have a stellar reputation and appear to be the most trusted name in examination, repair and overhaul of high end cartridges. 
One of the best power amp with 6CA7 tubes
Thor TPA60 MkII (60w) mono amps provide a clear presentation of inner detail with a transparency that goes beyond soundstaging and enters your listening environment. The power supply is more then twice the current capability found in this size wat... 
the SHM CD Experience
Yes, I only discovered them a few weeks ago. I have 10 so far and 1 Blu-spec. Love them 
Looking for a great el34 based amp
Cary 120s or Thor TPA30 OR 60 
What is the best analog sounding CD player $2000
Arthur Salvatore... controversial...yes...wrong??...don't let anyone make up your mind! Read, listen, think and make up your own mind.http://www.high-endaudio.com/index.html 
Looking for a CDP from a company that'll be around
Arthur Salvatore has placed the Krell standard mrk II just about at the top of his best Cd players list on his site AUDIO CRITIQUE.have owned The Krell SACD Standard MKI and MKII. While the MKI was an excellent player for the money it was plaqued ... 
What is the best analog sounding CD player $2000
Arthur Salvatore has placed the Krell standard mrk II just about at the top of his best Cd players list on his site AUDIO CRITIQUE. have owned The Krell SACD Standard MKI and MKII. While the MKI was an excellent player for the money it was plaqued... 
A Krell Standard mrkII
I have owned The Krell SACD Standard MKI and MKII. While the MKI was an excellent player for the money it was plaqued with transport problems. I purchased my MKI in June 05 and within 18 months it went back to Krell 2 or 3 times. Krell replaced it... 
Best Blu Ray video and for 2 channel transport?
The Sony Bdp2000es Blu-Ray is the first Blu-ray Disc player in Sony's "Elevated Standard" (ES) line and was designed with many audio enhancements. Its an excellent CD player as well as a Blu Ray player. Athough, a used one will probably cost a few... 
CD's in DVD players a compromise?
The Sony Bdp2000es Blu-Ray is the first Blu-ray Disc player in Sony's "Elevated Standard" (ES) line and was designed with many audio enhancements. Its an excellent CD player as well as a Blu Ray player.It has rigid dual-shield construction. The hi... 
$2500 Tube Amp Recommendations
Have you considered the The CARY CAD 120S Power Amplifier recently named ‘2008 Product of the Year’ from Electronic House magazine and a STEREOPHILE 2008 Class A tube amp.This stereo power amplifier is rated at 60 watts per channel in triode mode ... 
The best amp for $2k tube, solid state or hybrid
Have you considered the Cary 120S tube amp? 
what to buy? so confused.
I'm running pretty much the same speakers as you. Except in the rear, I'm using a pair of 804s. On the center, surrounds and rear, I use a Krell TAS and on the front channels, I use CARY 211AE mono amps. Works great. This combination is wonderful ... 
Tubes to improve my Cary SLP 05
6SN7GT Brimar 1950's-1960s oval plates,highly recommended, the best sounding 6SN7 for the money; it's strengths are its super soundstage - very wide open sound, it's a very musical tube, good midrange detail and high-end extension without an edge 
Tube Amp Recommendations
Hello Jaymark, I'd suggest the CARY 120s. It's simple to bias, holds the bias, sounds great and CARY provides excellent customer service. It drove my 802D speakers with with excellentt results and they have simlar sensitivity/efficency as the Von ...