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Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
Because they sound like Crap compared to the others I posted. The "Natural Sound" receivers are lifeless and completely FLAT sounding. Their sound is completely unique to any other brand. Some might like it.  Sorry I responded...you obviously know... 
Review of Fritz in Member Reviews
+1 Roxy   Would have liked to have seen them reviewed with higher end gear driving them. 
Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment
FrankSaw,Ive owned about 100 1970's receivers...still have 30-40 laying around collecting dust. (Mostly Pioneer). The Pioneer 9100 Integrated with a SG9800 EQ is an excellent combo. It will handily beat the SX-1980,1250,1010 TOTL Models.For regula... 
Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
Thanks Willgolf. It was about 5K plus shipping from Canada. Couldn't pass it up. 
Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
Hey GREYHOUND!!Thanks for the link to the Raven Audio Reflection MK2 on Audio Mart. Snapped it right up for more than 50% off MSRP. I know there is nobody else you would rather see have it in their collection than yours truly!!  
Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair
They also jacked up the Dynaudio Special 40’s by $500 with no improvements made.  I recently picked up a brand new pair for $1500 (grey) that the dealer never used to Demo. Instead of paying 3500 for the new colors you can get the Red/Grey ones in... 
Fritz Carrera BE review link!
He has several for sale on EBAY every day 
Any experience of Valvet Audio E2se amplifier?
Joeinid put a gun to my head and made me buy one as well. Havent gotten around to opening up the box yet.  
Pure Audio Project open baffle speakers
Might want to watch the almost 1.5 Hour interview with Clayton Shaw/Spatial on youtube that aired just yesterday. Go to the NEW RECORD DAY channel.  Your assumption on lack of Bass couldn't be any further from the truth in his designs...and I pref... 
Luxman dealers
There should be No Sales Tax anywhere if you purchase out of state.  
Luxman dealers
BEK Hi-fi in Pennsy.  Great guys to work with (Erik/Barry...Son/Father). I recently did a Trade-IN with them towards a Line Magnetic 845 Premium Amp.  They drove all the way to my house which is over 1 hour away to pick up the speakers and they en... 
Recommended SET amp and speakers to 20k
Last 2 Luxman MQ-300 (used) went in the 9K range this year...my friend sold 1 of them. It use to be 15K new a few years ago...now its over 20K for whatever reason.  
Opinions on the current market
Dealers are hurting...especially Mom+Pop Brick and Mortar stores that dont have Online Sales and pay rent/lease every month. Its a great time to ask for 20-30% off MSRP if you have cash in hand.  
The Harbeth phenomenon
Find out what the MSRP is and expect the dealer to take 20% off that price.  Unfortunately in the UK you have the 20% VAT Tax to contend with.  
Klipsch Heresy IV
I like Steve Huff but unfortunately he loves everything and then ditches it within a month on Audiogon/Audio Mart. So I guess everything is "the best" he's ever heard for a short period of time. Pump and Dump at its finest.