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Smoke contaminated component
When we took in gear like this in my stores, we used an open container, (like an empty margarine tub) or ziplock bag full of coffee grounds or rice. That seemed to absorb most of the odor.I think Elizabeth has several options that she has tried ov... 
4 speakers, 2 channel amp
Looking at the specs for the MC-2200 I found here:http://audio-database.com/MCINTOSH/amp/mc2200-e.htmlI think you would have no problem. The amp is stable into a 1ohm load, (a 1ohm rating is listed anyway). If the Paradigm speakers are 8 ohms each... 
Preamp recommendations for under $600.00
Audio Research LS1Counterpoint 7.1Forte Model TwoAudible Illusions 2DParasound P3conrad johnson PV7 or PV6Classe DR4 (Four) 
John Mayer - Opened My Ears
I've seen him live three times, once with the John Mayer Trio.I was blown away also. He is one of the best guitar players that I have ever seen. I was flabbergasted by his ability and playing. I really didn't think he was anything more than a "pop... 
Audio Refinement Complete 'a' Integrated preouts
Yes, mono amps are the same as a stereo amp, just two boxes instead of one. A stereo amp, of course will have a separate right and left input, (2 total) where a mono amp will have just one. Remember to keep all the inputs and outputs to the correc... 
Hot Stamper - myth or reality?
You might find this interesting:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?gmusi&1194982702&openfrom&1&4#1Posted a few years back here on this forum. 
mind - blown
Cool! Thanks for posting!Clickable link:http://themindunleashed.org/2014/05/sounds-like-put-tree-rings-record-player.html 
Audio Refinement Complete 'a' Integrated preouts
First, the "preouts" are OUTPUTS not inputs. To use them you would disconnect your speaker cables from this unit and hook them up to whatever amp you want to use. Then run a set of interconnects from the "preouts" to the "inputs" on the amp.I have... 
The Absolute Sound top 40 best sounding recording
The Acoustic Sounds web page that I linked has 35 out of the 40. Almost all of them... 
If you have ever bought anything from HSU research
Roxy...I think the $99 is the restocking fee not the price of the unit in question.Here is the policy straight from the HSU website:30-day Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you have 30 days to begin t... 
Great comanes to deal with?
Audioquest/LyraModwrightMillerSound (stands alone at the top) 
The Absolute Sound top 40 best sounding recording
Here's most of them:http://store.acousticsounds.com/s/372/The_Absolute_Sound_Top_40_Best-Sounding_Recordings_2013?ResultsPerPage=40 
Melos power amps? Help me ID
IIRC, those were the first of the Melos amplifiers that George showed at a CES show many moons ago. I think they were called the Melos Reference Amplifiers?I remember seeing them somewhere, but that was such a long time ago that my memory has fade... 
Synthesis LM260 Speakers?
Meilinnn..excellent choice on keeping them! They are still a great sounding speaker. I'd keep them too. 
Need "warm" interconnects advice
Cardas Golden Cross.