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Musical, high powered Amp under $1k
If you come across a Denon PMA 2000IVR I would get it. It's conservatively rated at 80wpc into 8 ohms, 160 into 4 ohms, and puts out a prodigious amount of current. I always found it to be quite musical and a tremendous bargain. 
25 watts Class A or 70 watts Class A/B ?
Pani,I would certainly not pass up on a chance to audition the Ayon Crossfire should you have a chance. If its 30 wpc is enough for your needs, based on my experience with the brand I am confident you would find it to be an excellent component in ... 
KT-88 gold lions verses the new tung-sul kt-120
Jake,My experience with the KT-120 tubes in my former Rogue M180 monoblock system was that they were too heavy in the bass, not as extended in the top end, and a bit grainy. I quickly went back to the Gold Lion KT-88 tube set that I had been enjoy... 
audiphile power cords
In my systems I also found that an audio grade outlet made a significant difference. I use a Wattgate outlet on a dedicated line that goes straight back to the panel box. When considering the audio grade outlet I A/B'd it with a regular outlet and... 
Sonic Difference between 6550 and KT88 tubes
My experience is similar to Noromance. 
Does Separates really sound better than Integrated
I agree, Elizabeth summed it up nicely. 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Bill,Frederik responded here to my email quicker than I expected, but I should have known he would as I have always found him to be very helpful. And please ignore my previous post!Cheers,John 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Bill,You mentioned seeing some pictures of a sectioned Duelund CAST capacitor, are those pictures posted online? I wonder if it was one of the Mylar types but perhaps without the label visible. I also wonder if the resin matrix material could appe... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
As Roxy54 noted, it seems that both paper-in-oil and mylar are available:http://jeffsplace.me/wordpress/?p=3794 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
The manufacturing process is described this site and appears to relate conversations with Frederik.The Duelund Coherent Audio CAST Capacitor: The World's Finest ...jeffsplace.me/wordpress/?p=370 
Amp to replace Audio Research D200
Howard,I don't have to ask, I lost an integrated years ago the same way. I put the replacement amp on a rack with enough clearance to the shelf above for cooling, about 4-5 inches, but not enough room to provide a warm place to sleep. :-)Good luck... 
Service from Audio Research
Tli,Have you asked your dealer for a loaner amp? 
Service from Audio Research
Tli,I'd like to second Bifwynne's suggestions. 
Service from Audio Research
Tli,If the distributor really can't reproduce the problem you may end up needing to troubleshoot your setup. I would start with the power being delivered to the amp, is it within the proper range and stable? 
primaluna gear, avalon eidolon speakers, cardas
I agree with Reprince and Roxy54 regarding this thread. Vicdamone: I looked up your bikes up and they certainly seem to be ones that will give you some great rides. I wish you many safe miles. I've been riding since the late 70's and have stayed w...