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Fuse for Marantz BD8002 & SR5004?
Get your hands on your equipment,you will find it very satisfying. 
Amp Power Conditioner or not?
I think a lot of people use these things when there is nothing wrong with the quality of the power at the receptacle.I guess it's because they read in a magazine or on an audio site that it's the "audiophile" thing to do.I have nothing against the... 
Best Online Music Retailers
You asked where others get music and why.People gave you several places then you writeThanks folks - I was requesting your favorites, not necessarily an exhaustive list.Sorry, but you didn't specify an exact number you wanted.Then you made your li... 
has anyone ever had any aletec 1211a's
Do you feel like you got a good deal?That's all that really matters. 
Best Online Music Retailers
A quick Google search will give you literally hundreds of places to buy music.Try it sometime.Along with Mofi's suggestions above,here a few others.http://www.cduniverse.com/ lots of everythinghttp://www.cdbaby.com/ lots of new musichttp://www.all... 
Anybody heard LA SOURCE of Audio Aero?
Lall,with the trouble you've had with AA,are you really considering another unit from them?Doesn't seem like a good idea to me. 
Luxman M-600A
I can't,for the life of me,see why anyone would buy anything from this man.Perhaps all his customers are just like him. 
Who can repair older Theta
I would not monetarily support a company that will not provide support for their products. 
Silverline SR17.5 crossover modifications?
If you change even one thing,you will be changing the characteristics of the speaker.Again,whether it will be good or bad,I have no idea. 
Silverline SR17.5 crossover modifications?
If you change crossover parts you will be changing the sonic character of the speakers.Whether it will be good or bad,I have no idea. 
Where to audition speakers in Triangle area, NC
Consider yourself lucky,I have to travel 4 hours to a decent shop. 
Rolling Stones Fans- I Need advice
What sounds "best" to someone else might be unacceptable to you.Everyone hears things differently.I'm perfectly happy with my copy of the original CD release,but that's just me. 
how much tubes influence on the sound ???
I'm with Larry,listen to your Cary with the stock tubes until you get a good idea of how they sound before you worry about changing them. 
Which artists' music do you buy without audition
Yoko Ono 
Cheap USB to DAC converter making awful pops
See my response to your first thread.