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Why spend megabucks on a tuner?
Answer simple. With a LP or CD you have to buy cd or venyl.As we can't listen to cd with out a cd in! right? Radio station cost nothing... So i thing it a wise investment. 
Best finds at garage sale or similar establishment
i really love thrift store. I go on a regular basic.I sold a lot of thing but keep:A Sanyo serie plus T-35 tuner $7.50A Belkin av pure power conditionner Mint $24.50A Yamaha M40 FREE--- Local web add for free stuff.A Acoustic Reseach AR 3 pair/$10... 
Best Component Ever, for the money
Best for the buck in SS pream used under $400.It a Meridian 565. It has a build in dac same chipthan the Meridian cd 508.20/506.20 CS4329. One analogueinput, it can be use with a sub and it a 5.1 processor!New it was $3500/4999 and i like to use a... 
Best Find Ever???
Well, during a difficult time of my life, i discover athrift store who where about 10 min of my place appart.One sunday i decide i do'nt know why to visit one thrift store i do'nt usully go. In the electronic area i saw a very big pair of speaker.... 
Krell Evo 302 or Burmester 956 mk2
It very funny to read a tread from the Major league of Audiogon member. If you have enough fortune to owna Krell or a Burmester power amp just rejoice and enjoy the music!!! Me i just receive a Free Yamaha M40 to loadmy AR 3 and i'm very happy. Or... 
what will be the best old CLASSIC amp to rebuild.
Delay,i agree with you to refurbish the AR 3. From nowi'm searching a tech to do the job in my area. Thank for your comment. 
what will be the best old CLASSIC amp to rebuild.
When i receive the CM LABS 912 rebuild it was a deception.But after 350h he became a complete beast of power amp.Bass and dynamic are now the part of the equation. I hadadd Virtue Audio speaker cable and order Furutech bindingpost and IEC receptac... 
what will be the best old CLASSIC amp to rebuild.
This is a really great idea to restore the AR 3 but if ihave not yet consering this question is just because ido'nt know who is qualify to made a great job on the AR 3in my area... Some of the best AR specialist are in the USA.Searching the right ... 
what will be the best old CLASSIC amp to rebuild.
I also agree that budget is not a concern when you wantthe best of best. I have two Gibson SG 1970's one withp-90 and other the luxe with PÄF and stereo output veryvery rare. I just saw an other one SG like mine in stereo.Nothing can compare a vin... 
what will be the best old CLASSIC amp to rebuild.
thank you for your advise, i never considere the risk ofbuying an old power amp and expect a great sound fromsomething i have never ear.Modern amp has the chance to be demo before buying same used.This advise is very wise.I found a Emotiva XPA-3 p... 
what will be the best old CLASSIC amp to rebuild.
i will explain the question in other ways. I'm french and english is not my birth language. I search like i presumeevery one of you a power amp that will satisfy my need fora long period. i love high-end sound as i can ear everymicro difference on... 
Review: CM Labs 914 Amplifier
FERRARI,You have experience in CM LABS product so it will be nice if you can explain us the difference between the CM LABS 914and the 912? I have read some where that the 914 was soldnew $400 and the 912 $800??? But no more info... 
Review: CM Labs 914 Amplifier
I finaly choose to buy the CM LABS 912 and i'm very happyi did. I will made a rebuilt from a pro tech and comment on the result. It will be my part contribution for audiogon forumwho has help me a lot in the progression on my modest system.I have ... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
I do'nt have lot of experience in speaker review except fromdealer show room. But the best speaker ever on my system noware Acoustic Research AR 3 i paid $10 for the pair at a thriftstore... I was that day at the right place in the right time. Thi... 
Review: CM Labs 914 Amplifier
I get the chance to buy a CM LABS 912 the one with the VUpower meter. At a very good price. The seller said thati will need to change some old electronic piece to geta maximum sound from this old amplifier.Someone has an experience with a rebuild ...