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Klipsch Klipschorn speakers
I had Klipschorns for 25 years or so and absolutely loved them. I built my family room addition to accommodate these, so never had some of the issues others speak about. Drove them with several amps over the years and I would have to say an old re... 
Good FM tuner for around $1K
There is a McIntosh MR78 right now over on Audio Asylum asking $900.00 
Good FM tuner for around $1K
McIntosh  MR78 should be right in your budget. 
VPI 16.5 vacuum cleaner
I have to ask, have you removed the clamp from the drain tube? 
Your Forever Pieces? What and Why?
Thanks for your info on the 202MkVII Al. Good to knowI just wanted to let R2R and cassette deck owners know that there is another alternative to repairing these decks at a (probably) lower cost than Soundsmith or Willie Herman. I’ve used New Jerse... 
Your Forever Pieces? What and Why?
Definitely not ever going anywhere:Nakamichi Dragon, bought brand around 1991McIntosh MR78 tuner, bought used about 10 years agoTechnics 1508 R2R, bought used about 8 years agoThe above sound amazing, superb condition, loads of fun!Probably not go... 
Speakers for a very large room?
Another vote for a sub woofer (I failed to mention earlier) with the Khorns. You would think those massive speakers with 15" woofers would produce deep base, but they really don't. I had 1 sub, but I read a lot here that say 2 are better. Might be... 
I wonder how many audiophiles there are these days
Well we retired to SC (Myrtle Beach) recently and I believe there may be more audiophiles than you think down here nowadays. It seems everyone we meet is from NY, NJ, CT, PA- retirees. Just meet a guy last month who has a Legacy/ Bryston system. H... 
Luxman Component Feet
Sometimes the feet have a threaded shaft that screws into the chassis and sometimes there is a receiving nut on the inside of the chassis. If that's the case you will have to remove the bottom chassis so you don't loose the nut inside your unit. I... 
Dynavector XX-2 MkII, riding too low?
Is there any way you can inspect the threaded shaft of the headshell to see if it is bent in any way? 
Dynavector XX-2 MkII, riding too low?
A bad headshell  to arm connection? 
Dynavector XX-2 MkII, riding too low?
The first thing I noticed is that all 3 of the cartridge photos show the rear of the cartridge body lower than the front (uneven spacing to the record).  
Dynavector XX-2 MkII, riding too low?
I have this cart and there is about an 1/8" clearance on mine. I would think somethings not right. 
I wonder how many audiophiles there are these days
I've been into audio since the early seventies. I must have just missed the tube testers in the drug stores because I never saw that. Certainly there is a demand for this hobby, but I believe it's slowly fading away for sure. I must have had 3 or ... 
Speakers for a very large room?
Large room, rock, tubes = KlipschornsHad them for over 25 years in a large(ish) room and loved them. Of coarse you would need 2 corners for them. You can probably get them used in near perfect condition in you price range. They come around every s...