rx8man

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ARC Reference Anniversary preamp in 2011
I'll hold out for the Mk5 Anniversary. 
ICE Amps for classical music?
I've been more than quite musically satisfied (including a dozen or so listeners) with my AD1865N 1.0 NOS Dac to 6SN7-based TRL pre into NuForce monos, tons of reserve dynamics, liquid warmth and huge open staging. 
BAT Thoughts.....
Besides frequent tube replacements, heat wreaks its havoc on other surrounding circuitry as well. 
Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier
Thanks Mark and Sherod, for the after thoughts about me.Mark's unit (the one I sold him) had nearly all future (at the time) and current parts, many of these were my wild ideas at the time. I knew what the preamp needed for a bigger and better sou... 
SACD's to avoid due to poor remastering.
That's good news, I wasn't wanting to replace my entire DVD collection or 16/44 CD's. 
Review: Realistic Minimus 7 Monitor
Ferrari,I was born in 57 and remember ALL those place so well, including Tokoyo Shapiro and a couple others, the fun days turned into the internet, a good thing and bad at the same time.BTW, I deliver Lexus and high-end exotics including Ferraris ! 
Review: Realistic Minimus 7 Monitor
I miss the OLD Radio Shack, they had a great selection of good sounding speakers, driver replacements, etc, all for cheap.Now, I walk in and ask for a tuning knob or resistor, I get a cross-eyed look and they ask me if I want to buy a damn cell ph... 
Review: Realistic Minimus 7 Monitor
I have a white and black pair, very nice.Try them with the metal grills off (they're held on with a sticky type of putty) 
N.East Storm Destroyed Several Component Circuitry
Audiofeil and Tpreaves said it correct.I've seen surge protectors and the likes get arc-welded or toasted, when you hear thunder, run for the plugs. 
Parasound C/BD Belt Drive CD Transport
I bought an extra Samsung SF-90 6/6 laser and belt for my CEC. 
Best Amp to drive my Apogee Stages?
I also recommend class D, even Nuforce would do well.Having the power and control factors with much less heat, maintenance, current draw and initial cost.Put a good tube preamp in front of them and you almost have the best of both worlds. 
Buy LED, LCD or Plasma
I know, I know, but it didn't rule out my ownership.It's a real shame Pioneer jumped outta this, now ya gotta kick out for a Runco, B&O, there are others.If ya want a great picture (at a fairly reasonable price) find a Kuro, otherwise it's Bes... 
Buy LED, LCD or Plasma
Pioneer Kuro, best I've seen, easy on the eyes, smooth, film-like natural colors (no bleeding edges) and the deepest blacks. More money, but worth seeking out ! 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I ordered a matched pair of black base Marconi's, should arrive next week. 
Want to Blow Up My Stereo
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