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New format, dislike.....
Hi Audiogon, if its not broke, don't fix it. 
New Forum Format Sucks
OMG. all I can see is this bright white background with small black words, I'm putting on my sunglasses!  
The Hifi Trajectory Of Class D Amplifiers
Cleeds, please sir don't take that particular statement literally, no one is being threatened. Just to draw attention to Class D's formidable sound quality and it's getting better as time goes on. 
Job Integrated Amp.
You already know through your own personal past experience with the 225 and the rave reviews that continue to come in world wide that the Job is a no brainer. Congratulations on your worth while investment! 
The Hifi Trajectory Of Class D Amplifiers
Not only has Class D arrived but their making a big splash and the ripples are being felt through out the audio community. For some of you dyed-in-the-whool Class A or Class AB fans, there is a technology that threatens your existance, well maybe ... 
Cambridge Audio products unreliable/unsupported?
This is not good and shouldn't be. Cambridge did build a reputation on designing good sounding gear for the price. I purchased a Cambridge phono preamp a few years ago, not only does it sound good but haven't had any issues at all with it. This so... 
Tube Amp Maintenance Tip...
Swampwalker, yes of course they iron but they don't do windows. 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Can we thank Almarg for finding that interesting bit of information?, yes we can. It is good to know that a preamp still has its uses. Some of you have been corrected, don't need to mention names but you are forgiven. 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Do they throw in the preamp after buying the gloves? 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
I was curious if anyone has successfully used a passive preamp with a Pass Lab amp and then thought it sounded far superior to one of his active preamps.But great minds do think alike when it was stated that people will buy whatever sounds good to... 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Unsound, you are right. I just thought it was ironic that Nelson Pass suggested that active preamps are inferior to passives yet actives are the only thing he manufactured. Maybe Georgelofi got it right when he said that there is more money to be ... 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
"What could be better than a passive?", certainly not all the active preamps he has manufactured. I have a lot of respect for Nelson Pass and I do think his designs are simple and straight forth (minimum gain stages). However he has never marketed... 
NAD preamp question
I like NAD preamps, always thought they sounded very good for the price. Maybe since you like the linestage and not the phono stage you should consider buying an external Cambridge phono preamp, their not expensive but they sound really good! 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
I can understand where Georgelofi is coming from. He is from the camp that less is more and he is not alone in his thinking. There are many people on this website that would agree with him. Once upon a time I went that path myself. Yes there was m... 
Tubes and their problems
Daveyf, lets hope the bad tubes if any are in the preamp. I think you have some concerns but more importantly you are picking up a station I've never heard of.