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Bryston or Mcintosh Amps?
Had 2 Mac's and 3-4 Brystons,not enough diff to worry about it unless you like splitting hairs.This is my system,my ears etc etc,good luck,Bob 
ruined a phillips screw, any inspired solution?
Very hard earned,the best kind aye?One of the highlights of my working class life was the Service school and wrenching at the dealerships.Great guys and what fun!Just scratched the surface really in 2 years...... 
Bel Canto Ref1000mkII stock issues?
Where did you hear this info I wonder?On the street/Under the bridge?From a dealer?Used car salesman?Pretty lame dude.Cant wait to see your next post??? 
Best speakers for tube amp looking for suggestions
Merlins should be investigated as we hear their special with what they do,cheers,Bob 
Levinson 3XX Amplifier Repairs
Cannot argue with that logic today. 
Levinson 3XX Amplifier Repairs
No lesson other than the timeless buyer beware.I forget the Latin version,much more elegant. 
Recommendations - DAC $500 w/ USB
PS Audio has a fine unit with USB for 650 used,no problem to resell either.Your a little light at 500,YMMV 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
Amen Sarcher....... 
The''best'' used mini speakers Polk...Bose..??
KRK systems out of Huntington Beach CA.... 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
I am not sure speaker tech has advanced exponentially like sources for instance.I would say the incredible prices are mostly cosmetic like stuff any cabinet maker can duplicate.The quality oldies are still covering 90% of what you can hear,YMMV,Bob 
Levinson 3XX Amplifier Repairs
No choice is about it,bummer no doubt.Pity you didnt research as those series have been known for years to have major design flaws.So whats the next step,keep and play or sell ASAP?Your call or start another thread and you know what we'll say.Bast... 
Speakers recommendations to use with a Cary 805
Merlins would be my first choice with THAT amp and the room size is perfect,good luck,Bob 
Inexpensive high efficiency bookshelf speakers
KRK Systems 
CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO ME THIS?
Everything comes up here in sometimes mysterious ways.Got to call and talk to be sure. 
ruined a phillips screw, any inspired solution?
Some good advice,some bad.I was a Harley wrench for a couple years till a shoulder went down.Lots of oils,greases etc. which is fine.Stay away from anti-seize[messy] and lock-tite[pointless].Petro-chemicals[WD-40,sewing machine oil,Vaseline etc.] ...