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Mail Boxes Etc. now to be called the UPS Store
The lack of a tracking number from the UPS store can be a real hassle. I recently sold a preamp to a customer that lives ~150 miles away (NYC). At his request, I had the preamp in its original box, doubleboxed. I had my local UPS store do it. I re... 
Albany NY "Capital District"
Hi, Tim. Happy New Year. I am certainly interested. Keep me posted. BTW, I lost your phone number. Email me when you get a chance.Rudy 
Used Classe CDP 0.3 or new Music Hall CD25?
I forgot all about this thread since it is 6 months old. I ended up buying a CDP1.5 for $800. It rocks!!!! Smooth and detailed, it rivals my analog rig in sound. Soundstage is deep, imaging is solid and none of that "digititis" that gives digital ... 
What's your High End best buy/unknown components?
LAT International AC Power Cords 
Speakers for Simaudio Moon I-5
I sedond Rkmca's observation. The Hawk's are demoed at my local high end dealer with the I-5 and Nova. 
Rotel or B&K, who's warmer?
Fishcall, the ST140 did play the studio 60s loud. However, they are in a small room 11 x 12. What I got with the EX4420s was tighter bass (bass with the ST140s is somewhat sloppy) and cleaner highs without losing that tubelike smoothness.Loudness ... 
Rotel or B&K, who's warmer?
Fishcall, I've used a B&K ST140 for my studio60v2s and was quite pleased. I am now using a EX4420 for them and am even more happy. I have no experience with the Rotel. However, I have heard bad stories about their customer service department. ... 
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system?
Classe Audio DR6 preamp-early 90s vintage 
Good preamp for under $300
You do have to turn the pot up quite a bit in bypass mode for phono. 
B&K Amp Modifications ??
To get improved parts (Blackgate Caps etc)etc, ttry www.musicalconcepts.com. I have no personal experience with them but have heard good things about them. Let us know what you decide on and what the results are.Good luck. 
Better than Aries Scout?: the New VPI Scoutmaster
With a name like Scoutmaster, it has to be good. 
Upgrade Path: CDP or Preamp
Hammergjh, Congrats on your Rotel purchase. I believe the Rotel that you have has a detachable cord. When your wife cools down you might try an aftermarket cord. Better shielding and grounding may help decrease the noise and increased transmission... 
Preamps for $300 to match with B&K st-140?
I 2nd the B&K Pro10mc. I may be biased I presently have one for sale. 
amp recommendations for studio 60 v.2
B&K EX 4420 or any of the predecessor models can be had at audiogon for $600 or else. I am happy with mine. 
Classic rock album covers
How about the Jade Warrior Island Label covers with the samurai and miscellaneous world art motifs?