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Talon repair parts etc
My conversations with Lloyd Walker,after his paetnership with Talon at one of the shows,seemed to indicate that Talon needed to restructure their business.Just because they are unavailable now,doesn't mean they are gone for good.I understand that ... 
New to tubes have questions
To answer these questions.(1)It won't hurt the amps to play w/o warm-up,though 5-10 min to let them idle won't hurt either.Most tubes take 30-40 min to sound their best,with the performance elevating from that point on.(2)About the same period bef... 
Talon repair parts etc
You could try contacting Jim Ricketts/The Music House in Dayton,Ohio.He was the distributer.Or contact Lloyd Walker ,after he returns on June 9th:610-666-6087.Good luck. 
Optimizing my CD Source - what to do?
In retrospect.Why put that much money (transport/digital IC) into improving a inexpensive DAC.Spend the money on a all-in-one quality player,you will come out ahead.The Gamut CD1MKII should be included in the list of players being considered.Or im... 
Optimizing my CD Source - what to do?
Parasound 2000 series transport,with some extra isolation and a good digital cable. 
AH Njoe Tjoeb 4000. Is it bad idea?
I don't think that you will find the Prologue II to be overly warm,that is not the PrimaLuna "house-sound".It has good tonal color without excess.I believe the CD player will complement it.However,I like the Gamut much better-probably want to buy ... 
What don't you like about these speakers?
The Gallos will require 175w/ch plus to get them off the ground.Many have found the SA crossover/amp to mate poorly with some high quality amps.I am intimately familiar with the virtues of the CDT tweeter,but please realize that a 300 degree tweet... 
What don't you like about these speakers?
Tgrishman,What amps and equipment will be used with your choice of speaker? 
Pass Labs x350.5 & Classe ca-m400 class a power?
Regardless of the number of class a watts,get the Pass before the Classe.Sonics and dependablity will never be an issue. 
Crossing over, with Gallo Nucleus reference
You might speak with Pierre/Mapleshade or Ron Bauman/InSound:202-965-5320.They have modified these speakers and have an understanding of the CDT tweeter circuit requirements. 
Ring radiator tweeters - the future?
I believe Eldartford has the right idea.My favorite speakers have been those that used the "midrange" drivers in as wide a range as possible.Dynaudio 17W75s,Scanspeak 8545s,Peerless or Accutons.I used the Dynaudios(2) without a crossover.The Fonte... 
Any system ever moved you emotionally like this?
Harry Bela fonte:Jamaican Farewell.At 98 CES-24K of VSA VR-6s,Lamm M1.1s,AHT line,Walker phono/table fitted with Clearaudio Gold.Wiring was the original "coat-hanger" iCs ,PCS and speaker cables ftom Omega Mikro.It was moving. 
Budget Best: MAS , Reality, Element, LAT, PNF?
I also like the MAS gray/silver,but think the Signature might offer better tranparency.Mapleshade Clearview-check for humming>>return policy(Yes,i'm a dealer for it), 
Ready To Upgrade Turntable, please advise...
I'm very pleased with the Nottingham AceSpace/Space deck combo.I mated it with the 501 through the Dynavector P-75.My system is also tube based,the combination may surprise you. 
Anyone heard of 'Clearview' from Mapleshade??
I suggest the Mapleshade "Music Festival".It is inexpensive and will allow you to sample their recordings.I am a dealer for Mapleshade/Omega Mikro-just for the record.