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Inexpensive passive pre
Just short of a 20 year thread revival. That’s got to be some sort of record.  
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
luxmancl38, thanks for sharing the knowledge.  
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
Aric’s top of the line preamp is well under $10k. I purchased used.   
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
I didn’t realize Nelson didn’t design those preamps. Especially the Pass Labs.  I stand corrected. Who are/were the designers?    I use Aric Audio preamps. The Unlimited in my secondary system,and The Motherlode II in my main system. 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
All designed by Nelson Pass. I’ve heard great things about all of these. I’m sure someone with firsthand knowledge will be chiming in soon.         I have two Nelson Pass amps,(First Watt F5,and J2)  I run tube preamps with them. The results put a... 
Threshold T-200. Help me choose a preamplifier
I’m very interested in hearing how you accidentally won an auction. I’m not familiar personally with your pre amp choices,but it looks like a pretty solid list.   
American Audio
Aric Audio 
List a Condition you know of that will produce Better Sound
"Just dusted" gear sounds better.  
Which preamp to use?
Let your ears decide.  
Demos - To Charge a Fee or to Not Charge a Fee?
My gear was purchased almost exclusively used. At one point I was very interested in purchasing the small Harbeths. Brand new was out of my budget,so they would be purchased on the used market. I just couldn't go to the local dealer,and pretend he... 
Please Suggest Approaches to Perceived System Darkening
boxer127,154 posts09-18-2021 8:57pmMaybe a haircut is in order... :-)Ha! The only place it seems to grow is in my ears and nose!  
USPS records delivery delays
Media mail can take up to 4 weeks under normal circumstances. I'm a letter carrier.  I have personally waited 6 weeks for and album to be delivered to my home.   I'm sorry for your issue.  
Thinking of upgrading at arcam faj a22 for used peach tree audio nova 500
I am running Nola Boxer 2's. They are currently paired with a First Watt J2. Great pairing. I also run them with an F5,another low watt class A amp,and a pair of Monarchy Audio amps,run in mono.  All sound wonderful.  Check out class A.  
Loudspeakers promiscuity and a list of my former passions
Thanks for posting fishbrain47. It certainly sounds like you've had a fun ride!      I'm just a blue collar laborer,and I was able to read it in under an hour. I even comprehended most of it.  
Cable recommendations for my new (preowned) system...
I agree with what some others have said, go used. There are some really great values out there. The beautiful thing is,if they don't play well with your gear,you can easily sell them and recoup the cash,and try something else.  Enjoy the journey!