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Advance Paris A12 v. McIntosh MA352
McIntosh is McIntosh .If Advance Paris didn't have blue lights would it sell . I am old enough to remember the Ford Granada being advertised as an alternative to a Mercedes   
Cardas Audio Parsec Power Cable for Tube Pre Amp
Thank you  
Firmware upgrade for Pontus ll
Thank you .   
The Music Room is Slipping
The bad ballerina always blames her shoes . Some people will complain about the air conditioning in Heaven.a  
Jay’s Audio Lab YouTube interview 😂
That guy is special . A true gate keeping .  
Amp Recommendations
@ghdprentice ,@jjss49  agree ....Audio Research and call it a day ....   
Replacing Conrad Johnson PV-10
Have it repaired .    
Recommendations for a tubed preamp
Conrad Johnson or Audio Research. Sound and resale value . I own a CJ Premier 17ls not regrets all smiles .If I want to up grade I can sell it and basically get the price I paid for it .  
Used tube preamps, Cary, AR, Aesthetix, Wells...........or?
I been down a lot of rabbit holes in over the last 40 something years . My best purchase is my CJ premier 17 . If I had to replace it would be with ARC or CJ .I can't count how many times I smiled while listening to my CJ.   
Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?
One the worst regrets I have is  not listening to more seasoned Audiophiles earlier. I purchased a Conrad Johnson ls 17 last year . It has 1 year of smiles .The only other brand I would consider  is ARC LS 25 or LS 26 . Both brand are built like a... 
Tube Pre with Benchmark AHB2 Amp - anyone doing this?
One the biggest regrets ever .Not buying a tube pre amp years ago . I should have listened @ghdprentice.   
Bryston Preamps - What do they sound like?
I own a Bryston BP 20 . Rock solid . Straight sound .You get exactly what you put in . Only thing I was crazy about was the gain needed a few more notches .I would buy a pre owned one but not new.  
McIntosh MA12000 is it worth upgrading to.
I hate the gatekeepers of this industry.   
Seeking Hi-Fi DJ for Daughter's Wedding.
Hi-Fi dj ? Are looking for a DJ with a great sounding system ? Look at the name of their components. The majority of DJ's rigs are wireless . Most use Rane or Pioneer Dj controllers, Yorkville speakers and or subs. Everything else is second tier .  
Issue with Audio Research 5SE Preamp
Trust the engineers.Go back to stock tubes.