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Is My Onkyo Receiver's Tuner Dead or Just Playing Posum?
Are you getting any sound from the AM band, even if just a lot of static?  Rich 
What was the first system you heard that made you think the high end made sense
Churchill Audio in NYC around 1977.  I had been using a SONY HP-161 all in one turntable/ radio compact.  I walked in to buy a pair of Pioneer headphones and the salesman plugged them in to a top of the line Technics FM receiver and the song playi... 
Difference between Rega and NAD sound
I can talk about the house sound of the two having owned a NAD 320BEE and a Rega Brio R if that is of any help.  Sound wise I find the Rega a bit fuller and more fleshed out.  The Rega sound is very detailed, I can really hear into the music.  The... 
stereo receiver recommendations
Hi Ethos -Wish I could hear them in person to compare, but figured some of you probably had. Not sure how you would do this. I doubt there are many (any) stores around that have more than one quality stereo receiver in stock, let alone a few to co... 
stereo receiver recommendations
Feedback from someone who has owned one of the options that the OP asked about:I have owned the Outlaw RR2150 since 2005, the year it was introduced and it is still going strong.  I use it in a bedroom system with Wharfedale Denton speakers and a ... 
ADCOM GTP 500 vs GTP 500 mk ll?
Still own my mkII 27 years later.  No reliability issues.Rich  
Tube upgrades for Prima Luna Prologue 1
Hi Jim -The PL1 has an auto-biasing feature, so you can swap in tubes without having to perform any additional work to the amp.The PL1 is biased to the EL 34, 6CA7, 6L6, 7581, and KT66 power tubes.For new production tubes, the Tung Sol or Gold Lio... 
My experience with Galen Carol Audio
+3.  Nothing but positives to say.Rich  
Pangea AC14XL removeable ground plug
Possible bingo ... are you using the AT TT's built in pre-amp?  That can be the source of the hum.  Are you using the built-in or outboard pre-amp?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NT67ii04uQRich  
Pangea AC14XL removeable ground plug
It is kind of the same thing though ... cheater plug or a power cord with a removable ground pin on the plug.  It is just that mentally how do I use a 49 cent cheater plug with an amp that costs thousands of dollars?Not preaching.  I am no better.... 
Artists Seemingly Incapable of Laying a Turd
BeatlesMarshall CrenshawRosanne Cash 
CD/DVD player advice
I would buy a $500 CD player and a $200 Blu Ray DVD Player.Emotiva ERC 3 CD player @$500http://emotiva.com/product/erc-3/Rich 
Amplifier matching with omega super Alnico Monitors.
Hi borg -Glad that you and Louis had a chance to e speak.  I have had Omegas in at least one of my systems for almost 15 years.  I am using the Super 7 monitors now.  Two observations.  The larger driver/ cabinet makes a very noticeable positive d... 
Amplifier matching with omega super Alnico Monitors.
The Omega Super Alnico Monitors are made for amps like the Line Magnetic 518ia.This pairing should sound excellent.What did Louis C say about your planned pairing?Rich  
Craigslist transaction went south...
Sit tight.  Unless I miss my guess, no one is suing anybody for a $120.  If anything, possibly small claims court.  If you don't need the drama, give the buyer his money back and be done with it ... principal notwithstanding.  It can't be worth it...