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Used McIntosh MX135 or Marantz 8802
I had an MX135 and it was a good piece but doesn’t decode the current DTS and Dolby surround found on Blu-ray. also pretty sure it won’t share the codec with a smart Tv. It really depends  on what your needs are.i will tell you the new MX122 uses ... 
Buyer is claiming damage that was done by him!
Have you considered, that this may be a negotiation tactic? Maybe he is hoping for a partial refund, equivalent to the cost of the grills, he would come out ahead by having you fund his mistake. He did state that he was getting a price on replacem... 
SME Turntable Dealers
crescendoaudio.net in Wheat Ridge Colo.Matt and Adam are great to deal with 
Got to visit Audio Alternatives
There used to be an Audio Alternatives in the south east, but they don’t owe up anymore. 
Got to visit Audio Alternatives
ctsooner, you didn’t mention his record collection! I am sure it is the biggest I have ever seen. I was there one night when Michael Fremer was for a music matters event there and he seemed very very envious.But you are right, I don’t think I have... 
got to visit Ayre yesterday
I too have been there a couple of times with my C5xe, and they have always been extremely friendly and walked me through the facility. They were going to let me listen to their reference system but first time I was pressed for time and the second ... 
Interesting/unusual concert pairings.
I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn open for the Moody Blues in Denver. I had never heard of SRV before that night, but I along with about 18000 people became fans that night. Everyone enjoyed the Moody Blues but two totally different performances, and when S... 
Anyone use auto lifters? Opinions
Has anyone ever affixed the Q-Up using BlueTac so as to not have any residue left on the plinth, when moving to another table? 
Whining screen on ARC Reference 3
Sounds like a display power supply, as mentioned, send it into ARC. I doubt it can be fix d locally. One other possibility is the display itself. One thought is, as you dim the display does the noise diminish at the same rate? Either way I think s... 
About the cheapest cable elevators (for those with empty pockets)
I have been using “CableClamps” from Home Depot with good results. The small white ones work the best. 
Caveat about the Cable Company return policy
I have used the lending library many times and that has been a great help in buying cables, I find that they price with a fair discount which would bring me back for future purchases. However I did buy a cable that was a closeout at the salesperso... 
Audio output for a non-HDMI pre-amp
I had an MX135 and it was a great piece, when I upgraded I went with Anthem D2V as the MX150 was like 10-11K and I couldn’t justify it. But the Mc sounds way better. I think as mentioned if you can get your hands on an Oppo with 7.1 analog out and... 
Your favourite music movie?
To Live and Die in LAThe Last of The MohicansRemember The Titans 
Home theater receiver
As long as your pre amp has HT pass thru aka unity gain, then any receiver with pre out(s) can be used in this situation. 
What is the forum code word for "listen to this stoned". I'd like to use it on these two:
 Recreationally enhanced