sugarbrie

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The Best Audio Dealer
My vote for Northampton Audio / Spearit Sound in Northampton Massachusetts. Been a constant customer of theirs since 1977 even though I have not lived there since 1983. Have never been treated better. They have a web site. 
unmarked HDCD's
I have Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" on CD. It runs in HDCD and sounds like it for a 1959 recording. A friend has his "Greatest Hits" CD and the selections from Take Five also run in HDCD, so it must be correct. 
Removing scratches on CD's
Discwasher, the folks that make the long popular Vinyl record cleaner, makes a product I have used very successfully. I think it is called CD2. They also make a CD cleaner "CD1" 
Need FM/AM tuner, suggestions
Look for a used Onkyo "Integra" Tuner. Best Bang for your limited buck. 
BEST POWER CORD FOR UNDER $200.00
I have had good results with the VansEvers cords. Their standard cord sell for $150 
What's the best 12AU7 for CJ PV10A?
I have never spend megabuck on tubes, but for around $20 per tube I have never heard better than the ones the Conrad Johnson sells, which are the ones that come in it new. If you liked how it sounded when you bought it (if you bought it new) then ... 
Tubes? OH YES!!! But where? Hmmm....
I would also suggest a Tube preamp and SState power amp. You get the best of both worlds. Going the other way with a SState preamp and Tube power amp and you risk getting the worst of both worlds. I also agree with the Sonic Frontiers or Anthem pr... 
need an integrated amp, only 700$ left..
It would have to be a used one, but check out the Audio Refinement Complete Integrated Amp. Cost $999.00 new. The Complete has a value amp type sound for solid state. It is Stereophile and Inner Ear Report Recommended. For a British sound check ou... 
Best Sounding Power Cord
If you really want to drive you and your loved ones ceazy get a VansEvers Pandora Power cord. The cord itself is tuneable, so you can tinker forever. 
Best Power Conditioner
Best bang for your buck are the VansEvers Conditioners