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Kits - How to Get Started
imo and what i did > build the bottlehead foreplay preamp first -- you will get the soldering experience you need --- it is also a very good sounding preamp besides being reasonable cost .then do your tube amp kit ---- i did the audio note kit ... 
Parasound HCA-1000A Modifications
I think it would depend on your definition of "small fee".Also, the difficulty level to do the mod would be a factor. 
CD-R burnout
I have had a few cdr's that started to be noisy/static after a few years ---- maybe it was a bad batch of blank cdr's , but after this, i wouldn't trust that all cdr's will last long term ........ On anything i may want to listen to in future year... 
A Very Long Primer on Record Cleaning Fluids
Great post. But, how about some info on where the common man can get these ingredients(common names etc) to mix their own. Ready made RCF is very expensive. 
Conrad Johnson's Sonographe SA-250 or the SA-400?
I've had my SA250 for a couple years now, and also agree that this is a very good sounding amp. Seems like i have read that mosfet amps are sweeter sounding than bipolars, but the sa250 is one sweet sounding amp ! 
Review: Tube Audio Design TAD 150 Tube preamp
I've had this preamp for a couple months now. I haven't tried the phono stage yet, but the line stage sounds very good to my ears. If you're in the market for a preamp in this price range, this pre should be on your audition list --- then decide f... 
What SS Amp for TAD-150 Tube Preamp?
I am using this preamp with a Sonographe SA250. Sounds good to me, and these amps sell used for about $500.... 
Blue Circle BC-28 versus other 100 wpc tube amps?
I was happy with VTL MB100's , and MB175's ......... 
GR Alpha Speakers
Have you read the info at audiocircle.com ...??? GR has a link there .... 
Tube Equivalent for 6111WA
My cd2 came with a EI ECC82. One consumer review i read recommended a Mullard CV 4003, which i haven't tried. 
integrated suggestions
Cary sli80 sig......... 
What amp for Thiel cs3.5's?
A Parasound 1500a might be a temporary fix......... 
Tube pre-amp used for around $1000?
What about a BAT VK3i ........... ?? 
What speakers are hooked up to your computer?
Yes, the Monsoons are great ...... 
How long did it take to get your dream system?
There really is no end to the hobby where you achieve some dream sound and come to an end. Like any hobby it's ongoing - been at it for over 30 yrs, but only in the "high end" for about 10. The journey along the way is more fun than achieving some...