winoguy17

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Repair of Classe products
 In your OP you say you dont own any ,so why are you worried about repair? 
Merlin speakers
 Agree with carmenc, I would start with Rich at Signature Sound. He is a great guy to deal with. 
What should I buy to replace my Herron VTSP 1
dpm     I havent heard the 9.0 Anniversary,but I did own the original 9.0 SE. I moved up to the LS100 and found it to be a nice improvement. As a plus, it has an excellent tube phono stage, an $800. option. 
What should I buy to replace my Herron VTSP 1
My suggestion:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-modwright-ls-100-tube-stereo-preamplifier-w-phono-stage-upgra...   
Come on people....BASS!
... and dont forget all the owners of Rouge gear ... 
Clearaudio Concept with Hana E or S series?
 Well, ask yourself this:  Would I rather have a very good cartridge, good enough to make different arms discernible,or should I scrimp and get something cheaper? I think the arm you have is surely good enough to warrant a decent cartridge. The Ha... 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
"Both these moving coil cartridges bring genuine advantages to any listening session at a low, low price. Terrific value for money." – Paul Rigby, Hi-Fi World“This is performance that any more costly cartridge should equal at a bare minimum, an... 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
 Markj941-  I am not aware of any changes to the Concept,  though I see they have released a version in black. I cant tell you about the differences between the 2 carts. because I am only familiar with the one I have. I purchased the SL because th... 
Long distance between preamp and power amp
 I used a 7 meter cable for years between pre and power amp. It sounded fine  , but I always felt it HAD to be a weak link. When I was able to reconfigure my system I went to a much shorter and more expensive cable. Damned if I could hear the diff... 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
I have the Concept Wood. Just put the Hana SL on it a few weeks ago. LOVE it!!! 
Best value $1500 TT and cartridge.
this:https://www.musicdirect.com/turntables/clearaudio-concept-turntable-with-verify-tonearm-mc 
Shipping large speakers
 Pack them real well,shrink wrap on a pallet and send them freight. Thats my experience. 
Current Crafter New Vinyl Sources
 Musicdirect.comElusivedisc.com 
Good Bass Recordings on CD for Subwoofer Testing
 Donald Fagen  "Morph The Cat " 
Wine, audio, and music. How many of us Aphiles enjoy wine when listening to music?
Count me in. Not a wine club member though, any club that would have me as a member....