tonykay

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Install Quality IEC input on Nak Dragon
My Nakamichi ZX-9 had an IEC when I bought it. It can be done. I don't know the manufacturer. Find a qualified tech with Nak experience. That model is too nice to be ruined by an amateur. 
Should I trust movers with my equipment?
Let the movers take care of everything else. I would seriously consider packing your stereo gear into the car (or truck) and driving there myself. Consider this: once something is damaged (or disappears), it's too late! 
Magnum Dynalab tuner
stereo5,The price I quoted was straight from the Audiogon Bluebook. Obviously, tuners are difficult to sell these days as radio content just doesn’t justify the investment. Considering the original MSRP ($3600), it sounds like the buyer of your tu... 
Magnum Dynalab tuner
The Audiogon Bluebook lists two Magnum Dynalab 102 models. The 102 (2000), and the 102t (2004). The average price today is around $1400 for either model. 
Next to theaters, cars are the ideal speaker environment
I agree with everything erik said above. Sadly, many auto manufacturers (Honda, for one) don’t even offer CD players as original equipment anymore. If it weren’t for XM radio, I might consider taking the bus (LOL). Candidly, I had a Mark Levinson ... 
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
If it hadn't already been mentioned (at least twice), I would have said Dr John's "Gris Gris". Great stuff! 
Clearaudio vs EAT turntables
fjn04,I can’t tell if your question is for me, or the OP. If it’s for me, I thought I made it clear that I bought the table. I’m still happy with the sound and have loaded up on reissue vinyl. I’m sure that if I decided to sell the table someone w... 
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
Bruce Cockburn-"Anything, Anytime, Anywhere, Singles 1979-2002"This album contains "Wondering Where the Lions Are", "Lovers In a Dangerous Time", "If I Had a Rocket Launcher", and "A Dream Like Mine" all on the same album, plus 12 others. The CD t... 
Clearaudio vs EAT turntables
bobbydd,Last year, I wrestled with the same dilemma. I considered the Clearaudio Performance w/arm, the EAT C-Sharp (w/carbon fiber arm), The Dr Feickert Volare w/arm and commensurate cartridges. I had settled on a budget of around $5K. I read eve... 
Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy?
I’m using cables from two companies, and yes they are old: Kimber: Illuminations D60, AGDL digital, KCAG and power cords. I also use TARA Labs: Space & Time speaker cables, Reference and Pandora "S" interconnects. I read somewhere that it was ... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I have had my Sonus Faber Electa Amator speakers since the early 90’s. I haven’t been tempted to replace them yet. If I did, it would probably be for a pair of Quads, any of the many iterations. 
1st Album you Ever Owned?
You can almost guess the age of the posters here by the name of the first album they ever owned. If they can’t remember the name...well, that speaks for itself. I’ll reiterate that my first album was "Rubber Soul" by the Beatles. Although not my f... 
Need someone to repair and service my Marantz 2285B in the San Francisco Bay Area
I’ll accept your explanation, but things are generally one thing or the other. "Famous" means well-known, while "infamous" means well-known, for "having an exceedingly bad reputation." I’m not trying to be overly didactic, but saying MFA equipment... 
Need someone to repair and service my Marantz 2285B in the San Francisco Bay Area
stuogawa,MFA is "...infamous stereo gear." I don’t think so. If so, why are you recommending Scott Frankland? Look up "infamous" in the dictionary. Can you clarify? 
Oppo BDP-103...still relevant?
I'm not sure what you mean by "relevant" but the Oppo 103 for $375 is probably a reasonable price. The Audiogon Bluebook  lists it as having an average used price of $358. I don't know if it streams Netflix, but as a BluRay player, or CD transport...