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Where to get GNSC mod CD player repaired
Before Steve closed shop, he left a post on his site. He left the name of 3 techs.Gary Garfield, Musical Fidelity 310-558-0037 for ARC repair.Ben Jacoby, Hi End Audio Repair 718-377-8010 for ARC & other digital gear.Nick Gowan, True Sound 408-... 
AM/FM set up for office
Although Music Hall once had their name on these the Sangean is the same model. It has impressive sound (better than Tivoli's) and a very good tuner,aux input & headphone jack (stereo). For the price it's a steal.www.jr.com/sangean/pe/SGN_WR2_... 
ARC tube amp recommendation for ProAc 1sc
Several years ago I heard the ProAcs with an ARC CA-50 (essentially a VT-50 with input stage) and it was wonderful. If you're room is not too large, I can't see anyone not loving this combo. I recently heard what is considered the replacement for ... 
dedicated power line
Neil,While your electrician is at it, you may want to have him install a more robust ground. Since he has to disconnect the service to install a new 200 amp box anyway, a better ground can make a big improvement. You should have both circuits on t... 
Question for Audio Research Ref 5 owners ?
I've used a Nordost Valhalla and a Silent Source Signature PC with excellent results and the difference was not vast but, I've heard ARC uses Shunyata. As with all things audio what works in my system may not work as well in yours. 
What is Half track and quarter track?
Quarter track allows you to record 4 tracks on a quarter inch tape or two stereo tracks in both tape directions. Half track literally divides the quarter inch tape in two. A wider track and all things being eqaul, beter signal to noise due to a wi... 
ads speakers
I can tell you from experience that the L1590's were and still are a very good speaker. I didn't own but heard the M15 and they were somewhat a step backwards, a little more pronounced low end. Even the dealer where I bought my 1590's was disappoi... 
Dgital cable under 150.00.
The Apogee Wide-eye aes/ebu (XLR) cable is very good and can be found new for under $150 and used for under $50. Providing your dac has a balanced input you may be pleasantly surprised. 
CCR Remastered
The SACD's from Acoustic Sounds are very good and still available. I recently saw a new Greatest Hits compilation which was new in 2009 which does say remastered. This disc contains the Top 40 mono versions which will sound somewhat different. I'v... 
Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp
To my understanding there were only about 24 made from Ref 3 parts on the shelf. I believe they did some cap upgrades and a few minor tweeks. They were all gone in less than a week. 
Audio Research REF3 tube question clarification
I agree with microstrip. In an amp,the 6550 life expectancy is around 2000 hours plus or minus but, in the power supply of the Ref-3 it's coasting and will have a much longer lifespan. My ref 3 is at 6300 hours and sounds wonderful. A swap with a ... 
Denon link cable
Thanks one and all. Tim 
Day Sequerra FM Reference Scope Repair Completed
Sterephile, can't remember which issuse, did an article on this in the last couple of years and did make reference to it in their recommended components issues. Not sure about the current issue. It may even be on their back issue archives online. ... 
Right Angle AC Plugs
My mistake, what I meant was right angle male plug. 
Nakamichi PA-7 Hum
I had the same problem with my PA-7 & CA-7. The hum was intoduced by the audio cables coming from anything connected to my cable tv system. This was the quick and cheap way to create an isolation transformer. Take 2 75ohm/300ohm transformers t...