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Pilot SA-232 Schematics?
A very kind gentleman has e-mailed me a detailed copy of what I requested for Fisher 30-A. Thanks a million, W!! I will see if I can purchase a copy of the Pilot SA-232 schematics somewhere and then make it available to everyone here. 
Pilot SA-232 Schematics?
The last time I checked, photocopies cost 5 cents a page, not $25.00. So again, any one who has it and willing to share, it'll be greatly appreciated. In return, you can have my entire list of schematics free of charge (for whatever they are worth... 
Conrad Johnson MV60SE vs. Audio Research VS55
I guess these products are so new that no one has had a chance to compare them. I'll try to do it myself over the next month or so and follow up on my own question. 
Joseph Audio RMsi MkII vs MKI
S23 above was actually listening to my speakers which were upgraded from RM22si Signature MK1 to MK2 for $500. In this procedure, the tweeters and crossovers were replaced. The difference is subtle, but quite noticeable. The MK2 has better air and... 
Wilson Watt/Puppy 6 or 7 versus Sophia
Thanks guy, this is most helpful. As far as system matching is concerned, can anyone comment on synergy with the following components? It sounds like I should be careful about the hot upper midrange of the W/P 6, even though it is a much better va... 
ARC preamp recommendation
Please see my comparison of SP-10 MK2 and SP-11 MK2 on the following thread...http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1018674003&read&keyw&zzsp8I like the SP-11 MK2 more than the SP-10 MK2 and believe that its sound is more v... 
Who out there knows about Audio Research Pre's???
I have listened to both the SP-10 MK2 and SP-11 M2, clearly the two best vintage preamps from ARC. I find the SP-10 MK2 to sound warm and tuby, and when compared to the SP-11 MK2, it lacks the high & low end extension and sound a bit too syrup... 
Good speaker cables for tube amp's??????
I bought a pair of Transparent Ultra from S32Chang above and it work well too. A bit more laid back than NBS and Stealth, and a bit cheaper. 
Help me tame the brightness of my Triangles
Paul, I would disagree with recommendations on Cardas interconnects, especially the budget ones like the Cross. Yes, they tend to be warmer than most, but they introduce a veiled sound in the mid range and offer a muddy and ill-defined bass. You m... 
Review: Nordost Valhalla Interconnect
Slamming review, dude! One of the best I have ever read. The only disagreement is with the Synergistic Designer Reference. I have found the x-series with active shielding to be quite competent. However, its a lot of hassle to deal with powering up... 
Review: Nordost Quattro-fil RCA Interconnect
Have you guys compared the Quattro-Fil with the SPM Ref? If so, any thoughts? Thanks. 
Review: Transparent Music Wave Super Speaker cable
I agree that the Non-XL Transparent MW Super are excellent speaker cables and given its moderate used price of around $500/pr for 8', it is a stone cold bargain versus others at this price level. Compared against JPS SuperConductor+ BiWire (excell... 
NBS Classic vs. Monitor vs Omega Series
I will. This is a great idea. Thx again! 
NBS Classic vs. Monitor vs Omega Series
Thanks a million Jazzhelp!!! This is most helpful. Based on you input and what I have heard, I think I have a better feel for the differences now. 
Audio Research SP-11 MK2 Umbilical Cord Upgrade??
Thanks, Maxgain, I found the web site!! They do offer umbilical cord for the Audio Research preamps. They claim to improve the performance, however, Rene's comments makes me wonder if it is worthwhile at all.