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How can I learn how to fix equipment
There are quite a few nice audio kits around. Building one will teach you to read a schematic, to solder well, and to troubleshoot. Also you can get a chance to learn about how different components sound (e.g. different types of capacitors, wire, ... 
Tube Amp Recommendation
The Catamounts are a super speaker, but they really don't need a whole lot of watts unless your room is huge. I'd look for the best damn 50-75w amp you can get, rather than go for the big watt stuff like the ARC VT100 you mention.You could use som... 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
This is a great thread! I'm also looking at the Berning vs. M60 choice for Coincident speakers. The high impedence of the Coincidents looks like a natural for the M60's, so I'm glad to hear some positive experiences there. Another choice that has ... 
Best phono-pre for mc-systems below $ 1.500,00 ?
This was state of the art 1998. Still sounds pretty damn good IMHO.A couple on the board recently went for well under your budget. Just my $.02 
Is there high output MC that can compete/beat ...
For what it's worth, I just sold my Dynavector 10x5 on Audiogon a few weeks ago. It came with my VPI when I got it last year. Everything said above is true (detailed, warm, great extension in highs and bass). But I still prefer the sound of the hi... 
Lugnut needs your advice on small speakers
Hi Pat,As you may remember, I was building some of these when we last talked. They've turned out extremely nice! The ScanSpeak tweeters and VIFA woofers are extremely well matched with George's spectacular crossovers (aka Crossover King). The part... 
Personal amp evolution
Started with tubes, went through some Solid State, now back to mostly tubes. I'm a Packrat, get rid of little, don't upgrade so much as add systems (Bedroom, Basement, Home Theatre, "Listening Room", Living Room, daughter's room = 6 systems)Pilot ... 
smaller speaker suggestions
I just built a pair of Eska floor standing monitors which I think are a bit special, at least with my home-built Alan Kimmel-designed EL34 amp. I like the way that George "voices" his speakers, and he is "the man" when it comes to passive crossove...