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Is Audio Bluebook dead?
I’m downsizing my house so am selling my PBN Olympia AX amps and LX / PX preamps. Could not find anything on Hifishark or Ebay because these are rarely sold. Orion gave me good information. It’s consistent with what the manufacturer told me a few ... 
Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money?
I remember listening to McIntosh 30+ years ago and was blown away. It was a Crown and McIntosh combo driving a combination of JBL horns and 15" woofers in custom designed cabinets (my friend was an Electrical Engineer who later owned a recording s... 
Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money?
Thanks grannyring. I’ll look into it and try to compare it to the Cary provided the pricing is in the ballpark. I do have one or two analog inputs so I’ll ask Neal about that. sfseay, thanks for the suggestion.  I'm a little nervous about class D ... 
Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money?
Thanks grannyring.  I've been doing a lot of research on the product based on aniwolfe and your recommendations.  The modules are interesting -- big price differences.  Right now I am looking for someone who doesn't require a 15% restocking fee si... 
Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money?
Hi glennewdick.  The Luxman products look very nice.  A bit more pricey than I had hoped for the power, but the reviews and specs look really good.  Thanks 
Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money?
Thanks for taking the time to reply everyone.  I am doing additional research based on your responses.  Creek sounds like a great company jetson. 
Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money?
Room correction.  Very nice. 
Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money?
The Creek does look interesting.   Creek is always impressive.  Thanks for the suggestion. 
Ground Loop Hum
Interesting approach. Thanks. 
Which amps cannot be repaired locally?
Thanks Marakanetz. Sorry for the delay. Good ideas.B_limo, sounds like anything super heavy is a pain to repair.On the bright side, when I had trouble with my Olympia amp a few years ago (from PBN), the owner flew out from San Diego to visit me in... 
Which amps cannot be repaired locally?
Marakanetz, the tech guy I hired seems pretty capable and he did replace some parts and spent a lot of time working on it and looking for parts. Unfortunately, the key integrated circuits on the controller board have no part numbers. He indicated ... 
What is a high end stereo SUPPOSED to sound like?
Thanks for the responses. I'll admit to being pretty confused right now. On the one hand, my experience and that of many people I know confirm a stronger emotional response when listening to great music on a great stereo. Perhaps the message is le... 
What is a high end stereo SUPPOSED to sound like?
Onhwy61, I hear you and thought I addressed it in my post. Of course you can have an emotional response to a song even on a car radio with a bunch of road noise. Sing along. Cry. Laugh. But there is an additional magic when hearing it live because... 
does anyone service the old GRF of the mid 1960's
You may want to check with the Speaker Doctor in Charlotte, NC. 
What is a high end stereo SUPPOSED to sound like?
I'd rather answer in terms of what it's supposed to feel like. You can hear a song from someone like Eva Cassidy on a low end system and like it for the beautiful lyrics. You can hear the same song on a higher end system and feel it in your soul. ...