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Is Townshendisolation.com a scam site?
I order from them regularly. I always receive a response within a day, often almost immediately. I have never experienced any delays in product shipped.  
Any (new) Tube Testers that can be recommended?
The first response to your post was mine, recommending the Ampltrex AT1000 tube tester. Not sure why it was deleted.  
What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?
Mr Ralph is a good engineer and I often find his posts interesting and useful. A very effective marketing tool as well. Mr Charles Hanson, another good engineer, before he passed (RIP), stated on one of these forums that Mr Ric is one of the most... 
Will China become the poor man’s dealer for high end audio?
Why poor man's. Why not everyman's. They've done so with much else. Japan come from rubble to superpower by a combination of copying and innovation. Same with South Korea. Now China is doing it. While we sit on our laurels.  
The most dynamic speaker you've heard...
ATC SCM 50ASLT which I own. Actually, any ATC active, either consumer or pro.  
The new Linn LP12 50th Anniversary edition
LOL  
Tube Testers? Are There Any New Ones To Consider?
Ampltrex AT1000 Tube Tester. Best Currently Manufactured Tube Tester  
The new Linn LP12 50th Anniversary edition
Continuing to polish a turd.  
POWER AMPLIFIER FOR LOW TO MODERATE LISTENING
+2  
SET Lovers, what's the one solid state amp you love(d)?
+1 Coda.  
Lounge Audio
When I purchased from him many years ago, his wife was assisting him. Sounds like she's no longer with him. I'm glad to hear that at least you've gotten a status report. This is no way to run a business.  
Amplifier considerations, PrmaLuna EVO 400 versus ARC Reference 160 S. Is ARC worth it?
@walkertm I agree. I didn't realize you had the Eros 300s.  
New Stereo Times review on CODA CSiB Integrated Amplifier
Most folks that have made the Coda vs Pass comparison have come to the same conclusion.  
Amplifier considerations, PrmaLuna EVO 400 versus ARC Reference 160 S. Is ARC worth it?
Consider a Zesto Audio Bia 200 Select on the used market for considerably less.  
Lounge Audio
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