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Cary or VTL amps
t_bone, I've heard the Tiny Triodes have had problems especially overheating ? 
Cary or VTL amps
Cornscalas are unbelievable, originally built with all Crites drivers and crossovers in a ported cabinet, I've upgraded to wooden tractrix horns. if you're looking for more information on them, let me know especially if you are handy enough to bui... 
Totem vs. Axiom $ per $
Intended use is starting a new home theatre with M80's (?)up front. This will be my 3rd system set-up in the house, and the 2nd home theatre, this one in the basement. Thanks 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Can someone here give me an idea of the cost of the new Ohm's. I have not heard these Walsh speakers since the F about 30 years ago. What are the price differences for micros, 5's etc. Thanks Rich 
Best Budget interconnect cables for cd to preamp
OK to lay this to rest I ordered Speltz anti cables as well as their IC's. We'll see mmmmmm 
Best Budget interconnect cables for cd to preamp
Mrjstark, the serial # is 87190-0-91 on the AR's 
Best Budget interconnect cables for cd to preamp
Timrhu, yes I will definately experiment, and have already put in an offer for a pair of Spletz here. By the way On those AR cables is 1 of the 3 ( red, green blue) specificaly for the Video. Thanks for your "input". Rich 
Best Budget interconnect cables for cd to preamp
On the AR, I have an extra set of NOS Acoustic Research Pro Series VIDEO cables that I never used with my home theatre. I know it would be tacky to tie 1 of the 3 cables off, but any reason these couldn't be used as Audio interconnects, if for no ... 
cd plays without preamp
Kijanki, actually I used the Spare, not the tape out for the CD, as it obviously didn't have a CD option back then. When I have some time, I'll try to hook it back up, but right now with a new Cary preamp, I can't bring myself to disconnect right ... 
cd plays without preamp
There are tone controls on the preamp, more importantly the speakers get wired to the preamp, which I use for switching different sets of speakers in different rooms ( i.e. A speakers or B speakers along with A+B). This I coud understand the signa... 
cd plays without preamp
Tom, I appreciate that. 
Used Tube Preamp Suggestions
Thanks for all the responses, I decided on a Cary AE3 mkll, that should be here in a couple of days. Rich 
cd plays without preamp
Alright, I thought I could get an electronic explanation, sorry I asked, I'll know better next time. Save the sarcasm for your girlfriends 
Used Tube Preamp Suggestions
I'm liking the Audio Electronics ae-3 mkii preamp, like the looks, the reviews and the Cary association, if I can get the price. Thanks for that answer and suggestion. After that move what do you suggest for a CD player to upgrade the very old Son... 
Used Tube Preamp Suggestions
My system is a newly built Pentode/Triode Bob Latino ST-70 amp, with Klipsch Cornwalls, my back-up is a Dynaco 416 and Pat5-bi-fet both of which have given me over 25 years of service but I am upgrading now. I looked into the Peach preamp and pers...