meadowman

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I asking for suggestions in choosing a pre-amp [that won't "break the bank".
The Rogue Audio RP 5 is a full function pre that will drive most any amp.  Tube gain and line stage with solid state phono stage.  Full funtion remote and it sounds killer.  Look up the Rogue page and find a local dealer.  You will be impressed.  ... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
I would recommend you take a listen to some Ryan speakers model R 610. In full disclosure I am a dealer for them. Depending  on where you are you may have someone local you can take a listen to them. They fit your criteria for size performance and... 
Looking for my first tube amplifier, help appreciated.
Try saving up just a bit and go for a Rogue Audio Stereo 100.  They go for 3495  new and fit all of your criteria. 100 watts per channel, xlr inputs, both triode and ultralinear modes of opeation.  Killer sound and super reliable. 
tube monoblocks and preamp recommendations
A rogue audio rp1 and stereo 100 amplifier would be very close to your price point and absolutely sound fantastic with those Altec speakers 
"Good tube Integrated Amps"
I second the recommendation for the Rogue audio Cronus Magnum 2. Full function with remote and moving magnet phono stage great output and fantastic sound 
Recommendations for retipping service for my Benz-Micro?
 Eric, this is Mike Burns from the old audio alternative days.i also recommend the soundsmith  for retipping they are the best especially for Benz micro. I am a dealer for them and can facilitate for you.  Contact me via audiogon. 
$16K new/used speaker question?
Understood,Perhaps we can work something out.  Give me a call tomorrow after 10:30 Am.Mike 
$16K new/used speaker question?
Tom,  Look to C. Parras Anat III Sigs.  I also have a local pair of Magico S5s very close to your range. 
thanks to Audiogon
I have earned every one of my 850+ 100% positive feedback here.  14 years and i make sure every buyer is happy. Of course that means I do Post honestly rate correctly and provide real information about the items i am selling.  Reading the content ... 
Anyone familier with Fuselier speakers?
whiteint, Not only do I remember Belles, I am a dealer for David Belle’s current company Power Modules INC. All still 100% David Belles designed and built. Google Power Modules Inc. Belles and see theiur offerings. David is an underappreciated de... 
What used speaker would you buy with $20,000-$35,000 and why?
nab2,  I live in the Atlanta area and would offer up a beautiful pair of YG Acoustics Anat Reference Studio III speakers for your consideration.  Retailing at $75,000 I am brokering a pair for an Atlanta area customer for $30,000.  Flawless in app... 
Sonus Faber , Gryphon or Focal Utopia !!!
Off Topic but am I the only one who is saddened by the phrase:"Rock a little heavier (Metallica"Not a shot at the OP but a telling statement on the current direction Metallica has been moving for several years.  I never thought I would hear or rea... 
Meadowlark Blue Heron - gas tweeter leak problem?
Edward,  The only repair data I have is from the thread above:My two HD3Ps are currently being modified repaired at Moca Audio (www.moca-audio.com) in Tours, France by an acoustical engineer (Marc-Olivier Chauveau) who specializes in Audax drive... 
Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced
I 2nd the Power Modules Inc.  Dave Belles is a real master and deserves the credit that guys like Nelson Pass get.  Dave is right up there with the true masters of the audio art. 
Meadowlark Blue Heron - gas tweeter leak problem?
DDrave44Try  the large screw in a small hole trick.  Basically you remove the original screws then put a single wide threaded screw that is just a bit too large for the original hole.  VERY CAREFULLY hand thread it into the tweeters plastic flange...