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3A Reference 1000
Wow they must be rare...no one has ever heard of these? 
Favorite music
What a fantastic album ! Thanks Albert 
Pre-amp Upgrade
There is a PFR for sale on the Gon but it looks a bit rough. 
Pre-amp Upgrade
Thanks guys, this is the kind of info that I am looking for. Now, if I could only audition all of the recommended pre-amps in my environment I would be in a real good position to make a wise choice. I am lined-up with the local dealer for a demo/l... 
Best vintage Marantz receivers?
Hello,Does anyone know of a web site to download a Marantz 2275 receiver owners/operators manual?Thx 
Addiction to Brand
ProacConrad JohnsonVTLTandberg 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Proac 3.8. great ! 
Contact Enhancer Deterioration
I am using Stabilant 22 and find it quite good. This product is actually also used on connectors in the Aviation industry. I applied it on my amp & preamp tube pins and definitely did notice a difference in sound quality. Did not try on interc... 
Buying an old Wadia or Meridiean CD player
I bought a used Meridian 508.24 three years ago and absolutely love it. 
Is rack between speakers always less than ideal?
I place a 5 shelf rack between my speakers. It is almost in line with the back of my speakers but not quite. The sound changed significantly for the worst;I was shocked at the difference it made. I am now looking for a 1 shelf stand that is wide e... 
ProAc or Harbeths?
My vote goes towards ProAc D38... an all around fantastic speaker ... as was the ProAc 3.8 
Best Late Night Low Volume Speaker
Proac 
The best CD Player for the money
Meridian 508.24 ... still one of the very best out there. 
Tandberg 3012 - Hot fins
Are you pulling my leg. How would you adjust bias on this S/S amp? Can this be done by anyone with technical skills or does it have to go to a repair shop with specialized test equipment? 
Tandberg 3012 - Hot fins
I did not want to take a chance and pulled the 3012 out of my system. I will try it again in the near future with more efficient speakers (vintage Dynaco A25) and see if it gets as hot.