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I have problem with my Tenor150 - advices welcome
Sorry you have a problem Mqg30, its a real drag when the rig goes down - hope you can figure it out. BS like this is why I now will only buy from large companies like CJ, MAC, Meridian etc.....no more esoteric startups, latest and greatest, blah ... 
Who's got the best user name?
Albert, you showoff! :-) 
Conrad Johnson Premier 350 ss vs Premier 140 tube
Chuck,I can't get these amps to even get warm! no kidding, I listened to 2 full CD's yesterday as loud as I ever do and the heat sinks were barely lukewarm!Jerry 
equipment rack along the back wall-Bad?
Same for me as Twl, I've had it both ways and don't notice a signficant if any difference. My speakers are out front and my stand is a shorty. Amps are on the floor. 
Blues/Jazz Clubs in Chicago
Buddy Guys is my favorite, I go there every trip. He was in the house sponsoring a new band's CD debut on my last visit. Sometimes he treats and plays but not that night :-( 
is interconnect more important than speaker cable
I see what ya mean! I go to Boston about every 4 weeks on biz and just can't believe how brutal winters are! 
is interconnect more important than speaker cable
Fatparrot, do you prefer the weather in AZ or MA? :-) 
Need Good Advice - Speaker Cable
My advise - try Alpha Core MI 2's. 30 day trial, money back guarantee, in your price range, no burn-in necessary. Lots of copper, balanced from top to bottom. 
Conrad Johnson Premier 350 ss vs Premier 140 tube
Chuck, they are monoblocs but not on 1 chassis if I understand you correctly. You get two 92 pound monsters. 
Conrad Johnson Premier 350 ss vs Premier 140 tube
Chuck,No I didn't, I don't have a pass dealer near me. I was so surprised when I heard the Mac's it really changed my perspective and I was a little relieved that I didn't have to compare 5, 6 or more brands to be really satisfied.I've had a class... 
Conrad Johnson Premier 350 ss vs Premier 140 tube
Chuck, I know your a CJ man, me too, I've owned 2 CJ preamps and currently using premier 14. I also have the 3.6's and urge you to give Mcintosh C501 mono's a listen. I compared directly to the 350 and preferred the 501's. Just midrange magic with... 
I can't taste my beer...or hear my cables
Never try to distinguish between wire without a minimum of 6 beers, 8 to 12 and you really hear the difference! 
what is the sound like on a levinson 336
I love my 501's driving Thiel 3.6. Can't compare to the Lev 336. Paul described them best. 
What speaker after Thiel 7.2?
Well put Chuck! I like Thiels and I like MIT, I knew mit was way controversial but I didn't know Thiel was. It's just a hobby for cryin out loud! 
How important are transports?
Years ago I was auditioning speakers in my home, the dealer offered a Meridan 200 transport, I already had the meridian 263 dac driven by a Rotel 845 (i think ) The transport made a bigger difference than the speakers! I ended up buying the transp...