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Getting Gold Plated Knobs Refinished
Have you tried contacting the manufactures to see if they offer new replacements of if they can have their plating company do them? I would think that they could help and maybe cheaper if they include them when they send an order to their supplier. 
My first visit to AXPONA
I always enjoy RMAF, but never plan to buy anything but LPs and maybe small items. I could not bring myself to make a major purchase based on 30 minutes in a hotel room. The unfortunate is that a lot of the gear I find desirable at the show are no... 
AC Power cable for ARC Ref 5 se.
I am using a Cardas Clear Beyond with great results. I started with a Clear, but moved up to the Clear Beyond. But you should try the Usedcable.com lending library. For the time being I am using a Running Springs power conditioner which comes with... 
Attending an audio show
All good advice above. I have only attended one show but each year and that is RMAF. I think one thing to keep in mind is that each room has a vendor that is there to sell. Be careful not to let them get control of your time. You may feel that you... 
Oppo to cease production -- Announced yesterday...
Sad to see any business in this position. But maybe they will get bought out by another company. Surely someone would want to take advantage of their technology and build quality. At any rate reading the post on their website they exit with class ... 
Primare--shrinking US distribution?
Also Soundings in Denver has been a dealer for years. Great people to work with, Rod, the owner, has many years of experience and a great resource of audio knowledge. Try www.soundingshifi.com, if interested. sorry the link didn’t transfer. 
Happy Easter!
I also extend my wishes for all to have peaceful and wonderful Easter Sunday. 
Aerial 7T loudspeakers: Anyone else as impressed as I am?
I have been shopping for speakers for the past year. Unfortunately, my work has prevented me from listing to as many as I would like.But I have listened to the 7T’s twice now and if I had to buy speakers right now, I would bring them home. They do... 
Ayre c5xemp remote control issue
Yes, remove the 4 rubber feet (they pull straight out) and use a 3/32 Allen wrench to remove the screws. 2 AAA batteries and you are good.  
John Prine
One of a kind and many many great lyrics under his belt. 
The cleaning of an LP jacket
 I would check the switch first do you have an ohmmeter ? First open the unit up and unplug it. Then turn the switch to on And check for continuity across three different terminations leading from the power in to the motor.  I say this because I h... 
McIntosh Mc-500
If it is saving money on the part, you may check with some audio dealers that specialize in McIntosh. They may have a dead MC500 that 5he6 would part out for you. 
Favorite Dylan?
Desire is my #1I would probably say either Slow Train or Blood on the Tracksare tied for #2 
Heart, Lungs, Brains, Veins, Liver
Well if the speakers are the lungs then the lower intestine and colon must be the subwoofer.But I think the amp is the heart and the pre amp is the brain. Ears -antennaliver-a/c conditionervascular-cablesfeet-isolationbones-rackfingerss-remotecan’... 
Ray Thomas has Passed
What a tremendous loss. Mapman, I loved his solo works, as you must have as well. His voice and style was so exclusive and he was such a big part of the Moody Blues. His leaving the band took a major ingredient of their sound. The other major part...