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McIntosh MS300 Start up Problem
You may want to try unplugging it from the wall for approx 10 minutes (if no lights are flashing, etc.).Another option is to call the direct # for MS300 service which is 866-458-6910. 
Blackburn Micro Tech Tubes no longer?
And eventually, KT88's (and EL34's) to name a few more that were planned. 
Blackburn Micro Tech Tubes no longer?
Roger that -- naturally, I'm crossing my fingers. 
Blackburn Micro Tech Tubes no longer?
Ha -- I ordered a quad yesterday morning and that evening, I found out they locked the doors. I wonder if I'll get the tubes (??). The order states pending. I ordered via CC, so if they don't show up in a few weeks, I should be able to dispute the... 
beatle remasters on vinyl?
Latest I heard is the 14 Nov '09 date has been pushed to 04 May 2010. No firm reason why the slip. No box sets -- individual stereo 180g RTI pressed LP's only. 
McIntosh c2200 phono tube question
The high level or line stage tubes are the four by the front of the C2200 and the phono are in the rear by the phono input. 
Mcintosh C1000T users opinions
The 1000 series has an exceptional, i.e., first class phono stage. You will be very happy with the synergy of it w/the 2301's. What speakers, may I ask??P.S. I have a pair of those gorgeous amps being fed by a C2300 (I'll eventually go for a 1000 ... 
Fed Ex Ground Shipping Woes
Fedex Ground employs contractors -- is a different company within the FEDEX organization. 
Best Diana Krall album...........is???
Great responses -- I second Live in Paris and The Girl in the Other Room. A third is Stepping Out which has some of my favorite tracks. 
Collecting Blue Note Jazz
IMO, if you want quality, the MM releases are just out of this world perfect in every way -- quiet & well pressed vinyl with sonics to drool over (their covers are the best I've seen, BTW). I'm extremely pleased I signed up for these releases ... 
3 channel tube amp for home theater?
I can only think of the McIntosh MC303 -- a 3 channel, 300 watt per channel, SS unit. 
Power Conditioning experience...
Great news Brian -- what's the Furman powering -- just the 402?? (as I didn't get a clear understanding in the above)??Thanks 
Clearaudio stylus life
Can't speak for a VW; however, I've been told to expect 3500 to 4000 hours on my Stradivari (under proper conditons--i.e., correct stylus pressure, overall care, etc). 
Power cord into power amp
I have a similar Isoclean setup as you (3030G & SF cables) and have experienced exactly what you did with the filtering within the Isoclean -- loss of dynamics, bass and soundstage. Therefore, I went with one of their power bars (non-filtered)... 
Anyone compare the MC2301's to ARC Ref amps?
Sorry, no I haven't -- want some feedback on the MC2301's? IMO, the punch and detail they offer makes them the last amps I'll ever buy. They have a nice warmth & the midrange is nice and airy - unrestricted, very open and delicate. As I report...