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truemaineiac

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Amplifier help
If you can get it to Roswell, GA I bet Benny at Amina Audio could fix it. 
Need Speaker Advice
Will have to purchase online since every local outlet I've talked to are thieves and have over priced products.These people are not thieves, they are simply trying to earn a return on their money, time, and knowledge. Anyone that abuses businesses... 
Ken Shindo has passed
It would have been great to meet him. He embodied an amazing dedication to artistry and craftsmanship that I feel privileged to be a beneficiary. 
Question about shipping damage
I will tell you my horror story, I had UPS store ship an amp for me in the original double box that it was shipped to me in brand new. I insured it for the full value and had disclosed exactly what was being shipped. The buyer got the amp and the ... 
Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore.
I think I have nearly everything she ever recorded on vinyl. Absolutely amazing performer who conveys so much beyond the lyrics with her singing. I saw the Eagles documentary and there were clips of her singing in LA when the guys who formed the E... 
VSi60 Tube Amp Startup Power Needs
You might want to upgrade your service entrance if your household power needs are that significant. Running amps through power conditioners will close in and degrade your sound so best if you can avoid. I know someone who even installed a separate... 
Kora Amp and Preamp Repair
You must be a glutton for punishment. Let us know how it ends this time, by hammer or drop from a great height. 
Swap Mono amps Left for Right
See now what you've gone and done. Out in the audiophile universe tonight, how many are staring intently at their mono blocks and seriously considering switching them from one side to the other. 
Ayre V-5xe pops off/Manley Shrimp
Isn't the accepted wisdom to turn on the pre-amp first and then the amp? 
Need help in selling amp&preamp
I would bring to a local tech and have them check them out and make sure the working condition is tight and if any of the caps are leaking or need to be replaced. That's helpful and valuable info for a buyer. Search online to see what a fair askin... 
What to upgrade/do next?
How much are you budgeting for the upgrade? I am also unclear about the statement about the phono. It seems like the front end, TT, cart, phono would be your best area of focus if you like your speakers and amp. You can probably get a very good li... 
Anyone have/ordered the Job 225?
GRK, what are you using for a pre-amp? Can anybody speak to the DC coupling issue that seems like it could cause issues with certain pre-amps? 
First Stereo System Help
If you like Music Hall, Audiogon member Underwoodwally (Underwood Hi Fi) is a great resource, call Walter. I have no affiliation other than having purchased several pieces from Walter over the years. 
First Stereo System Help
Prip, it would be worth spending time at those audio stores to get a feel for the different styles of speakers and amps. Be upfront about your budget and objectives and see how they might be able to help you out. 
First Stereo System Help
Hi, welcome to the forum. If you have $1K to spend on an integrated, speakers, and phono then my advice would be to get an integrated with a phono built in so that you can put more funds towards your speakers. There are a lot of different directio...