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Outrageous used pricing on older McIntosh
I have a mint MR-78 tuner that retailed at 1699.00 when new. I could get around 1000.00 for it today. That's a drop of about 40% from new. 
Audio advisor and Constellation amplifiers
Inna,Constellation does make a phono-preamp. The problem is it cost as much as a fully loaded Honda Accord. 
I read this on another site
Audio Afcionardo 
Audio advisor and Constellation amplifiers
After reading some of the posts on this thread I took a look at the AA website. I never realized they sell so much high-end gear. The monthly catalog I get from them has mostly budget products made in China. Maybe they need to send a catalog out t... 
RIP Lemmy
I saw him when he was the lead singer of Hawkwind in 1974. One of the weirdest shows I have ever seen in my life.  
Audio advisor and Constellation amplifiers
Jazzcourier,i hate to break the bad news to you but the Constellation crowd is not AA customer base. If they wanted to do mail order they should of went with Acoustic Sounds or Music Direct. AA is a great company for the beginner audiophile. But n... 
Speakers that will bring me down to me knees crying with joy
Maplegrovemusic,Aren't those speakers about 80k? 
Back in the 80's and 90's Audio Research and Conrad Johnson
Even though ARC sold a lot more of their gear 25 years ago. I wonder if there sales volume in dollars is close to the same?  
Audio advisor and Constellation amplifiers
I am really surprised Constellation is letting Audio Advisor sell their product. Among the bigger mail order-Internet websites. They are the bottom of the barrel. They would of been better off letting Acoustic Sounds or Music Direct sell their pro... 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
I thought the Beeswax fuse came from Audio Magic? 
Have you ever spoken with a designer or audio engineer
Bdp24,I am wondering if all tuning fuses are created the same? Are they all made by the same manufacturer and sourced out to the individual companies that make them? I understand what Roger is saying. What I don't know is the background informatio... 
Have you ever spoken with a designer or audio engineer
Bdp24,That was an interesting link. Thanks. 
Recording Quality and Different Studios
Buying vinyl is very hit and miss and can be very frustrating. Like you said there are a lot of hipster labels that put out trash. I have found the company Acoustic Sounds to put out very consistent high quality vinyl. You just have to make sure t... 
Speakers that will bring me down to me knees crying with joy
Melbuy1,i thought you meant someone had mentioned it in this post. I didn't even realize you were referring to him. Sorry about the misunderstanding. 
Speakers that will bring me down to me knees crying with joy
Melbguy1,Where is this thread is a guy mentioning 500.00 vintage speakers?