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Help please pre-tuner as a stand-alone tuner ???
Zaikesman: See your point. I was understanding the second question to be ... could I use the Adcom's remote control as a way to control the entire "on/off; volume; etc" functions of the system. I missed the part of the VCR sitting in between the A... 
AR 93Q speakers
Try the following for information on older AR models: http://www.arsenal.net/speakers/index.htm. Regards, Rich 
Help please pre-tuner as a stand-alone tuner ???
I have not tried this with my Adcom preamp/tuner ... but you should be able to connect the "tape out jack" on the Adcom to your integrated amplifier (I am doing this currently with a vintage Marantz receiver/NAD integrated amp). The tape out jack ... 
AR LS15 pre anyone changed hardwired power cord?
Maxgain ... my apologies, but what does CPCC "High Value" cord stand for? Thanks, Rich 
Question for Velvet Underground fans
Curbach: Leonard Cohen (and for that matter Jeff Buckley) pretty much whisper the lyrics of "Hallelujah" in an almost reverential tone, when compared to how John Cale's version exploits the power of the lyrics and adds a sense of drama and majesty... 
Question for Velvet Underground fans
Curbach: Leonard Cohen (and for that matter Jeff Buckley) pretty much whisper the lyrics of "Hallelujah" in an almost reverential tone, when compared to how John Cale's version exploits the power of the lyrics and adds a sense of drama and majesty... 
is the Unico enough?
The Unico is probably enough. Without knowing how loud you like to listen to your music ... I am using a NAD C 320 BEE (50 wpc; $400 list) to drive a pair of Acoustic Research 302 speakers (85 db sensitivity; Ken Kantor/NHT design) in a slightly l... 
Vienna's vs. Bose Lifestyle 35
Assuming that you are serious about all this ... you could replace the amp/dvd/cd player with an all-in-one box like the new NAD L70 dvd/cd surround receiver (it seems like the L70 is similar to the L75, which was not available in North America). ... 
Best Live Recordings:Performance and recording
Here's two:Jerry Jeff Walker - "Live at Gruene Hall" (if you can find it)Nancy Griffith - "Winter Marquee"Regards, Rich 
Recommendation for REALLY inexpensive receiver
Jaru:The Class A/B/C/D amplifier design discussion is not one to get too worked up about, when considering an HT receiver. Essentially the designation refers to how the amplifier is "designed and works." What intrigued me about digital amplifiers ... 
Recommendation for REALLY inexpensive receiver
I owned the Denon 2801 and was not impressed with the sound in either HT or music. I felt that the ONKYO 434, that I had upgraded from, was superior for both HT and music. I would look at ONKYO's offering in the $500 range, which I believe is the ... 
The Biggest Disappointments in Rock and Roll
Tweakgeek:One that was overlooked ... the demise of FM Radio, specifically Album Oriented Radio (AOR). 25 to 30 years ago, you could sample a diversity of performers and performances and have a real connection to a lot of the rock culture. As the ... 
Question for Velvet Underground fans
And once you become a devotee ... try a solo work ... John Cale's "Fragments of a Rainy Season," released in 1992. Regards, Rich 
Early 1970's rock: Name some of your favorites
The opportunity to revisit my high school days (class of '75) ... as eclectic as they come ... David Bowie (Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust; 1972 or Pinups; 1973)Crosby Stills Nash & Young (DeJaVu; 1970 or 4 Way Street; 1971)Stephen Stills (Fi... 
would this Deter you from buying used gear????
Try it from the other end ... would it deter you from buying? My guess is "yes." You see this often enough with vintage equipment on ebay ... my dad used to do this with the used equipment for sale in his TV repair shop back in the 50's through 70...