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Why Are There So Many Audio Research Reference 5SE's For Sale
there are many reviews of the 5se out there OPit is a great preamp but not for everybodyit does benefit from tube rolling, isolation running it balanced and mating it up with ancillary components with synergy.i get fantastic sound out of mine whic... 
THE LITTLE BLACK BOX, 399.00 ABSOLUTLY NUTS
$400cost to dealer = $240 not including shippingmanufacturer has to build itboxfastenersbit of hookup wirejacksboxpackingdevelopment costsetclaborobvioulsy it did not satisfy your value evaluation...try DIY it ????? 
Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers
you can get a used pair of Vandersteen 5awant diffuse turn on rear tweeterwant other turn it offalso you get powered sub11 bands of room taming analog EQ and you do not need a chiropractor ‘s dream MC501..... to run themalthough they will sing wit... 
Non Authorized Martin Logan Dealers
this is also why we have fewer brick and mortar dealersyour demo was not free 
$1000-$2000 Floor-standing speakers for larger room w/NAD 326bee
Ha!good for youwe got our model 7 from Alan at HiFi Buys, love themand yes they are badAwe did take over his high end room for 6 hours one day audition power amps while our Labrador slept at our fett so in short my guess is Alan is so customer foc... 
Replacing AC cable on older amps and pre amps (Non IEC)
with Hospital grade Hubbelsublimealso is your poeer amp also on the Ricard Grey or just the small stuff ? 
Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w
real service !thanks Johnny R 
Dealers hijacking the discussions
i agree Jimi just see it as being transparentbut by all means contribute!like i try to disclose my bias as an owner of certain gear..imprrfectly so 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Wearing out the musicbank on the MacChristine Perfect: the Complete Blue Horizon SessionsChris Hillman: Biding My TimeStills & Collins: Everybody KnowsNeil Young: HitchikerAlison Krauss: New Favorite 
Vandersteen 2C contour controls +-
change your outlets on the wallPS Audio makes a nice affordable outlet or a hospital grade Hubbel is even less $also get the amp and preamp on seperate circuitstry a ground cheater or two but absolurely ensure the power amp is grounded if you dofi... 
Dealers hijacking the discussions
CT knows this but i helped build interesting toys for the flight deck 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
oh man the Lavandula is fantastic.....streamer down so i just went thru a bunch of his stuff via utube.....ya man 
Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers
MBL 126under $12 k new 
Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers
yes i did, thanks for taking the heat !my thinking is if he likes the omni pattern, get an omnithe smaller mbl are an entry into this and can sometimes be had under the top of his budgetalsoyou could get Vandersteen 5a and turn the rear firing twe... 
Whats playing on your system today?
what a great threadjust cuing up the new Chris Hillman on the CDPfreaking awesomeglad he is backpissed that we all lost Tom