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Luxman 595ASE
I was at my local dealer this past Saturday and he's had great success with the 595. To date he has sold 11 of them. Lots of Luxman fans in New England.  
Home Theater Newbie Seeking Advice for Cornwall IV Setup
My local dealer sells the complete line of the Klipsch Heritage series. I’ve heard the Cornwalls hooked up to a Luxman LX-380 18 wpc tube integrated that was more than enough power to pin your ears back. The Anthem is more than enough power. It wo... 
Bryston's New Back To The Future Program.
Here is some info and prices on the program. All the options below can be mixed in that case the price you pay will obviously vary. Prices include shipping both ways.1. Complete check of all electrical and mechanical functions and replacement of a... 
Bryston's New Back To The Future Program.
[email protected]. This is the official address if you're interested in the pilot program. If you decide to do the upgrade give us the cost and the results.  
Bryston's New Back To The Future Program.
I think they want to start on a smaller scale to see what the impact will be before expanding internationally.  
Bryston's New Back To The Future Program.
What is nice if you find a Bryston amp over 20 years old you have a guarantee for upgrading it w/a 3 year warranty. Not a bad deal. Gives you peace of mind in buying used gear.  
A preamp recommendation
Luxman CL38U C. Neutral w/some warmth. Also has an excellent three tube phono.  
Fact or misinformation?
If your Mono albums were pressed after 1968 they were pressed on a stereo lathe. Recording studios in the USA eliminated the mono lathe. The way mono recordings are made from 1969 and on is they use a 2 track stereo tape recorder w/the mono tape. ... 
$20k(ish) tube preamps
I heard the CL-1000 at my dealers store. It is neutral and very detailed. I heard the preamp hooked up to the Luxman 300B tube amp. Excellent combo. It's similar to my CL38U SE but is a few steps quality wise above mine. There is someone on Audiom... 
A warm natural sounding preamp
Luxman CL38U C tube preamp. Has a 3 tube phono section for MM/MCHigh/MC Low w/4 step up transformers. Very smooth sound.  
Is Mark Levinson still considered up there with the best of the best?
ML is a bit of a shady character. When running Red Rose music he apparently re-badged a Chinese Dussen amp and sold it under the Red Rose Name for 7K. Also he's multi talented he and his former wife Kim Cattrall co-wrote a book on sex.  
Was my friend given misinformation.
An update. He seems pretty happy w/the purchase. However he's a bit overwhelmed buy the manual, 312 pages. I'm going over to help him navigate the instructions. A big difference from my Lo-Tech Luxman Tube Preamp Instruction Manual which is only 2... 
Step up From Rogue RP-5
Luxman Cl38U C. Excellent all tube preamp. Also includes a three tube phono w/4 step up transformers.  
Volume Control Too Sensitive
Save some money get Harrison Labs Attenuators from Parts Express. I used them when I had a volume problem w/a Audio Research preamp. Excellent product. They’re about 1/3 of the price as the Rothwell's and just as good.  
Was my friend given misinformation.
What I basically objected to was the way the salesman described the differences between a AVR and an Integrated amp. Putting down an Integrated amp as just a stripped down AVR was wrong. Let’s face it he’s going to point out all the features you g...