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UPS ??? Do they ever pay a claim???
Similar experience with FedEx. They destroyed a VPI TNT MKIV turntable, arm and cartridge in March. Filed the insurance claim, returned the buyer's money, communicated via phone, email finally resorted to writing the CEO. It's been 2 weeks since I... 
Amp recommendations for Merlin VSM / TSM
Merlin could be paired with many different amps at the shows but seems to always be paired with Joule-Electra. You can't beat the quality, service and sheer musical enjoyment of the Joule-Electra product line, IMHO. 
How many truly high-end speakers sold yearly?
A recent Stereophile or TAS (can't remember which)stated that Klipsh was expanding with 200 new employees (many engineers)and within the article it was stated that the speaker market (in total) is $700mm. 
Hiss, hum bad for speakers?
After trying cheater plugs on each of a dozen components and then taking them out of the system one at a time, I've recently changed the interconnects from Nordost SPM to Kimber KS1020. The audible hum is now gone! It's unshielded vs shielded that... 
has anyone heard the new joule la 150 pre???
Contact Jud Barber directly at Joule-Electra.com 
How can you tell when tubes are shot?
Any recommendations on replacement tubes for the Audio Research PH3 phono preamp? Thanks in advance. 
Power Cord Review
Interested as to why you would not include ElectraGlide?