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Recommendation: Tube monoblock amps around 4K
Check out the Atma-Sphere MA 60 MK II's. Theres a pair of these beauties in the classified section. These are QUICK, detailed, and with a FIRM, tight, bottom end. Timbre is right on the mark, AND, they are STABLE,STABLE,STABLE. Visit the Atma-Sphe... 
Best Tube integrated under 2000
You can get a Jadis Orchestra Reference for around $1600. I have one and this thing sounds GREAT. It killed my reference gear prior to this acquisition, and now both my wife and I are hooked on tubes and completely redoing our current setup. This ... 
Anyone have 'stereo blend' control experience?
I have a Dyna PAT4 as well as an old AR tuner, both of which feature Stereo-Blend swithcable (not variable) controls. This switch on my tuner (which still works perfectly) blends the high frequency signals to mono operation, which can reduce noise... 
Anybody own Audio Experience Symphonies?
I bought the Symphonies + model. The unit came well packed and well documented. I would prefer more available inputs, and at least one extra output. A tape loop is not included. Minor quibbles though, this unit is solidly built, and has performed ... 
How does audio playback sound on Toshiba SD-9200
Detailed, rich sounding unit with expansive sound stage, hefty and articulate bass response. Very well made. Excellant video as well. Too much of a bargain to pass up, in my opinion. Only drawback that I can see, is that it does NOT play SACDs, if... 
Used Oracle - Help setting up
Oracle is alive and well and living in Canada. The suspension upgrade kit costs $150; includes new springs, dampers, belt,etc. The belt runs about $19, by itself. Set your table LEVEL. You can call Oracle at 1-819-573-5488. Pierre Beliveau is very... 
tuners under 1000?
Proton AT670 if you can find one. I have one in my bedroom system that I think sounds every bit as good as my Magnum Dynalab Etude, and offers more features, though the Etude tunes easier. Both sound great.