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stevenpettinga

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Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system
The biggest problem I've run into is that few equipment makers have enough inputs and outputs.  They also do not work automatically or intuitively.  Adjustments need to be made on the amp or player to make them run and when you change discs, the p... 
Advice needed re: new CD player purchase
I recently bought a Cambridge Audio CD player for less than $500 new, which I like.  However, my favorites are CD players from the 70's & 80's.  The lasers are stronger and see thru scratches better than the new ones.  Perhaps, find a good use... 
A Record Collection/Moral Conundrum - What Would You Do?
With 6,000 pristine LP's (1965 to today), and I still buy 100 LP's a year, so my collection does not become calcified. I have been trying to find a library to take the whole collection.  Most are mint.  I will even provide an endowment to care for... 
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle.
Stores like Best Buys rarely have anyone knowledgeable and they are generally dark and unwelcoming.  If you wanted to start to stock a store include many of the high quality mini components now available.  I would not ever buy a 54" television aga... 
Have you moved away from full range to standmount speakers + subs?
Stereo experience 
Have you moved away from full range to standmount speakers + subs?
I still have my 1974 Advents (3 pair) 2 Yamaha Amps (750) watts each, my turntable & 2 CD players with a mixer & cd recorder to make mix tapes.  I sweetened the Advents up with 4 JBL concert tweeters (with the blue plastic triangle in them...