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Tim Ryan, BSC Electronic Systems Customer Service Issues?
I purchase the DSPeaker Anti-Mode 2.0 Dual Core Sale-Room Correction w/preamp and DAC- In stock (note it says in stock) in May '18.  I got the run around and he said he was in Europe and would return to ship me a NEW 2.0 Dual Core.  It took a mon... 
3 best 10k speakers now imho
Von Schweikert E3 MKII offer the best bang for the buck.  Just listen to them and you will smile.  They compete with speakers in the 20 K range. 
How do you move HEAVY speakers with sharp spikes without lifting?
I tried the lift three spikes and pivot method and spun the spikes so tight, that one stiped the female end and the spike fell off!  I had to get some really good epoxy to fix the issue, but will never do that again! 
Timbernation Rack - Very Pleased
I have bought a few times.  Although I had specific requirements, they flubbed up and weren't the best with customer service.  Overall, they are a good bang for the buck if they get it right.  Otherwise, you might have to live with what arrives.  ... 
Aesthetic preamp
I have the Callisto partial eclipse and like it better than the Janus or Calypso.  I am considering moving to the IO for phono, but I don't have the room for a four chassis solution for pre.  I already have the mono atlases so I am lean on space. ... 
What makes a speaker sound great at low volume?
That is one of the tests I do on a resolving system is test for low volume.  I find very efficient speakers with class wattage (zero feedback) tend to do the best. 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
I hate say it, but i think igot you all beat.  I picked up a used aesthetic Callisto pre eclipse for $4200.  Dual balanced, excellent volume control (for each side), dual outs for the sub and separate chassis for the power supply.  Now the extra c... 
What are your favorite upright 4-5 shelve audio rack recommendations?
Core Audio makes wonderful racks.  I have bought three of them for a song on AudiogoN and love the WAF factor! 
SELLERS encouraged to stop accepting Paypal!!
A buyer of my Ayer preamp got a refund after a year passed and said it never arrived.  I thought I was lucky enough to have confirmation that  of delivery by USPS, but PayPal paid him back after investigating??  I think he used a credit card and s... 
Opinions on best integrated under 10k?
For the money, you can’t go wrong with the LSA Statement integrated, balanced inputs, Phono is good and plenty off power, you can get one. For $2500 on AudiogoN - best deal going. 
Would anyone be interested in a timeshare on an Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaner Pro?
I would be interested, Campbell, Ca. 95008 - there is one for sale right now for $2900, new. 
JWAudio Cryo-Nova speaker cable. How does it rate?
I used JW cryo in my home theatre and was not thrilled.  You have to be especially careful because the build quality is not the best.  If you have a weird angle or step on it, it will fail.  One of the cables I ordered didn't even make it through ... 
Incredible deal on incredible amp
I got an Asthetix amp for sale at half price and still no bites, best to wait till Oct! 
Best Tube Amp For Sonus Faber? Or Pass XA-100.5? $6-7,500 Budget, Purchasing Used.
I have an Audio Research VM-220 that I just got checked out and put new 6550 tubes (from AR!) that I will be listing shortly.  These monos powered my Sonus wonderfully, but with 12 tubes in each, the room can get warm.  Great sound though. - PM me... 
Would you go all 1 brand for electronics?
I had an all Nakamichi system back in the day.  Wow, how things change.  Now, I'm all separates, but would lust after an aesthetics stack.  Jim just has a tonality that is hard to find.  I also have an LSA integrated and speakers (Statement) that ...