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Pros/Cons of Same Length Speaker Cables?
In my experience depending on the cables, length may affect the sound. If your cables are affected by length, then the sound will not be balanced and/or may not sound the same. Another reason to get the same length. 
speakers for Creek 4330
Ditto on the small B&W speakers. Either the 302s mentioned or even better the DM601. 
Are tuners getting worse?
Michael Creek uses a Car Stereo FM Chipset. He claims that is where its at for a resonable price. A lot of people want great car FM, so that is where the new research is. 
Dynaco ST-70 repair in Washington DC?
http://www.hightechservice.com/vintage.html 
Dynaco ST-70 repair in Washington DC?
PS: High Tech Services specializes in Vintage restoration. 
Dynaco ST-70 repair in Washington DC?
Try calling High Tech Services/Sound Images in Falls Church, Virgina & Bethesda, Maryland. 1-888-833-4873 
Most detailed speakers in 1K range?
Used B&W P5 or P6 
Most detailed speakers in 1K range?
Used B&W P5 or P6 
I need tube sound without the tubes
There are currently two SA250 currently listed here, one is $450, the other $600. 
I need tube sound without the tubes
For an integrated amp, check out the YBA Audiorefinement Complete or used YBA Integre or Integre DT For separates, tube champ Conrad Johnson makes a Sonographe SA250 Amp at 125 watts which has a tube sound, even more so when matched with the Sonog... 
Cable Question ??
Some cables are not directional. Some Van Den Hul models and others. If you are not sure e-Mail the manuafacturer, they are usually very helpfull. 
Classical Audiophiles Rejoice!
I am glad I was able to stir some debate. To clarify further, the problem with a lot of remastering is that while the strings, winds, brass, etc sound very clear on all of these new reissues; the sound you are hearing while clear is not how the re... 
Classical Audiophiles Rejoice!
I am not rejoicing. Naxos and some small labels are great, but a lot of what comes lately from the major labels really suck big time. They are mixing them to sound good on cheap stereos and boom boxes in order to sell to the mass market. On high-e... 
Better B&W Matrix or Nautilus?
Speaking dollars only, an excellent condition used pair of Matrix speakers can be had for half their original list, or one-third what the equivalent Nautilus cost. So is $3500 for the N804 better than $1100 for a pair of M804s. Or $5000 for the N8... 
Best solid-state amp made anywhere
If you are into used components, I have always been impressed with the Motif preamps made by Conrad Johnson in the late 80s. New they were $2250 to $5000 depending on model. Used they are $500 to $1000 and a bargain, because they were made to last...