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Would a political candidate audiophile be skewered
A good campaign slogan would be "I will listen to you as seriously as I listen to music" 
Zoethecus Amp Stand
Hi Tlg, Have Zoethecus stands and amp stand. Have found both to be great additions. Was talking to a salesguy in some audio shop and mentioned them. He said their amp stands were the best thing they did, not knowing I had them.As well as saying a ... 
Warm Preamp
Conrad-Johnson makes a full line up but their Preamps are what they are best known for IMHO. From the ART on down great pieces to listen to. Their older line up is probably a bit warmer 
tubes with b&w
Had B&W matrix 804's used Conrad Johnson MV 52 and later their Premier 11a both to good account. Tubes adn B&W go good together 
Company or Solitude?
There are times when just turning on the music and letting it flow over me, is all that is wanted or needed. Just to let go and dive into the sound, alone, forgetting everything and everyone else. Escape, sure but a great escape.Other times with o... 
Static System Damage
A quick start would be, based on your statement of "...my amplifiers..." that you have monoblocks. Just exchange them for each other, if the effect is still there it is not the amps, if it has moved it is the amplifier. If you have a spare pre amp... 
Has anyone had success converting friends?
This is why most people preach to the choir the rest aren't either tuned in or even listeningWe all have our prioritiesfor some it is travel, others food, live entertainment, rare books, antiques, gardening, sports, all the 1001+ distractions we h... 
What comes after CD`s?
if quality of sound is considered reel to reel master tapes? 
The best hifi magazine?
Agree with JayboListenerEditor Art Dudleyno longer publishedsays way to much about our hobby, industry, and economy 
Sumiko Celebration Alternatives?
went from an Ortofon Kontrapunt a, which I really liked to a Dynavector 20Xl which was to forward of a presentation for me. The Celebration was recommended as an alternative choice and knowing the person well, accepted and have been very nicely pl... 
How good is the Redpoint model B??
Go to the archives and hit Redpoint using Analog for category. A number of good posts will come up and give you some good insight. 
Help preamp problem: overload?
My first thought would be to call Bryston first thing Monday morning. It's their equipment, so they should be familiar with it. Both being Canadian doesn't necessarily mean anything. It all gets back to synergy. Have you a tube tester?Just some qu... 
tt surface noise reduce or tolerate?
Do you have a record cleaning machine?Cleaning records is one of the best(only?) ways to reduce those unwanted noises. 
How do you negotiate a cure for wrong audio view
After the gear/music conumdrum is settled one then goes on to is it the recording or the conductor or the interpretation. Then is this or that soloist doing damage or unimaginable creativity and beauty to the music, such as the difference between ... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
The Pathos Classic One Mark III isn't on your list but they show up here every so ofter in the $1650-1900 area, good solid tube integrated. That should leave you enough to get a good CDP. Check out the views in the archives here.Just a thought.