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Tool Fear Inoculum impressions
Played the music in its entirety and like it quite a bit. Sounds fantastic on the big rig.  
Tool Fear Inoculum impressions
I am still on my first listen, got halfway through but it was time for dinner.  I will start from the beginning again tomorrow.  I may need a few listens to really warm up to it.   
Recommendations for a new integrated amp for Vandersteen 3a speakers
You should be able to get a used Parasound Integrated.  160wpc @8ohms, 240wpc @4ohms.  Seeing as they now have a newer model out, you should be able to pick up a good one for $1500.00 or so.  It also has a crossover built in, in case you want to g... 
Marantz PM KI Pearl Integrated
Stereophile did a review of the amp, they loved it.  It retailed for $3500.00 when new and outputs 90wpc into 8 ohms.  The pearl is Ken Ishiwata's 30th Anniversary Amplifier and was a statement piece at that time. 
Getting Crackling Noise From My Speakers
@jennifer90...………….I had a similar problem with crackling and a hum through the speakers.  I had recently added a Nordost Red Dawn (flat cable) IC and thought it was defective.  I was just about to return it when I decided to unplug the wall whart... 
How much discount typically for a new MC275 to expect from a dealer?
While the Bob Latino Monoblocks are nice, they aren’t a McIntosh and will not have the resale value the Mac will have.   
Tuner calibration North West coast.
I would ask this question in the tuner section of Audio Asylum.  That is a very active group and I am sure someone will know someone who has a shop that does excellent work.  I would start there. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Judas Priest, "Turbo Lover" 
Whats playing on your system today?
Yes, “Fragile”    MFSLYes, “Relayer” 
Humor friday. Expencive fuses and?
Gold plated breaker box sounds like something out of trump tower.   
Need recommendations for a Step Up Transformer for Denon 103
In my system my ZU/Denon DL103, sounds best when loaded at 200 ohms.  
How much discount typically for a new MC275 to expect from a dealer?
Expect to pay retail unless it's a demo piece.  AC usually has demo's for sale at a reduced price.   
How To Clean Piano Black Speaker Finish?
The official word from Golden Ear regarding my Triton References speakers finish:  mist very slightly with water and wipe with microfiber cloth.  Follow up with another dry microfiber cloth to polish.  Do not use any wax or automotive products on ... 
CD Spinners Help Needed: Pioneer Elite PD 65 or Enlightened Audio Design T 1000
Pioneer supply’s the transport for the EAD. I had a Pioneer PD65 and had it for 15 years. It was an excellent sounding CD Player and Absolute sound gushed over it when it was reviewed way back when. They summed it up as : looks like a million and ... 
Has anyone finally decided to sell their Turntable and Vinyl collection?
During the late 70's, I sold my entire system which at the time was a GAS Son of Ampzilla, Kenwood LO7C preamp, Sansui tuner, Teac A450 Cassette deck, JVC Direct Drive Turntable with a GAS sleeping Beauty MC cartridge.  Speakers were Ambient 66 (c...