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Audiophile LP's
Anyone tried Linn Records or CD's, for that matter, I think they work/sound very well??? How about GRP??? 
Yanni or Laurel?
What if you hear both??? 
Tube Preamps.....
Audible Illusions.....I have a M3a w/6H23NEB tubes and the new Aragon 8008 amp driving Magnepan 3.7i, SWEEEEEEET, to say the least. The M3b is even better!!! 
Is this a bad idea? Replacing integrated RCA cables on turntable with RCA female jacks
On my Linn LP-12 I got rid of the original din connector and cables, replaced with Van Den Hull din to switch box with Vampire RCA's and Ground attached to rear of plinth so any cables can be used. I've been using Van Den Hull IC's with very good ... 
Magneplanar speaker terminals. is there an adapter to....
What an offer, I'd love to take advantage of, but I'm in NYC. If you look at my last post above and if you don't mind, maybe you could lend your expertise to the questions??? Thank you kindly for the offer, any and all info you can provide is grea... 
Magneplanar speaker terminals. is there an adapter to....
Statman, you are 100% correct on all counts!!! Specialy about getting hooked, as I am. So the way I look at it, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do weather good, bad, or indifferent???    Rodman, since you've done this already, do crimp type ... 
Magneplanar speaker terminals. is there an adapter to....
How easy is "pretty easy" replacing with regular binding post??? Anyone know of any forums or elsewhere that would give instructions for changing to regular/normal binding post??? I'm using "tinned ends" into the stock connectors on 1.6's currentl... 
Thoughts on my current system
I see a few say "plug the power amp into the wall outlet", and one suggested "the power and pre amps" into the wall outlet??? What is the difference/purpose of the wall vs the conditioner??? Just outta curiosity. Thanks  Joe E. 
Tube dampeners on ARC gear ... FREE TWEAK
Thanks OP.     Joe E. 
Tube dampeners on ARC gear ... FREE TWEAK
Hi All, is the tube damper tweak just an "ARC" thing or can other equipment with 6H23nEB twin triodes play too??? I know you suggest, "ARC GEAR", just asking though???  Thank You Kindly, Joe E. 
Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced
The ARAGON 8008 (INDY AUDIO LABS). Not really underpriced, Very unknown, But I love the hell outta mine!!! From its physical styling to its first rate parts count to its high level of performance to its fit & finish the unit just screams GREAT... 
Audible Illusions M3a preamp
Any ideas of cost trading up to the M3b going direct to Audible Illusions??? Has anyone done this or gone through a dealer??? Any response is greatly appreciated. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
The newest Aragon 8008(Indy Audio Labs)(DEALER DEMO)and just for the synergy of the pair, the Audible Illusions M3a (FACTORY REFURB)Preamp??? There may be better, BUT for the $3350.00 I paid for the pair it sounds like a MILLION coming out of my M...