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jakeman

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Dated but still A rated DACs
I still have my Theta Prime dac & Pearl transport . I bought these new in the early 90s , and they haven't disappointed me yet. 
Classe Audio rises again
Would only buy if made in North America ! 
Classe or McIntosh Is Classe going out of businesssed
Classe builds in China now ! McIntosh still builds in America , no doubt what I would buy ! 
What is your favorite budget audio component?
Adcom GFA555 new in the 80s 
What companies, out of Business, did you LOVE???
I miss Counterpoint and E.S.S . 
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
Waste of money . I don't think you will hear a difference in voodoo fuses or magic clocks or super expensive cables . But hey , its our hobby , so if you have money that does'nt interfere with monthly bills , have fun ! 
Wilson Audio Haters
Always enjoyed auditioning these in the past. I cant afford them now without draining my 401k account . Enjoy them and forget the envious people. 
I have Kenwood Receiver form 1975How do I hook up a CD player ?
Into the aux jacks or tape monitor output jacks. Check Amazon, Audiogon or Ebay. They are everywhere,have fun.    
Marantz vs. Emotiva
Sorry to hear , my UMC-1 has worked great out of the box. I would try working with Emo again to resolve the issues. 
CLASSE - Great amps or highly flawed?
I would not buy since they moved production to China ! 
Any former PSB Goldi owners happy w/new bass?
Still love my Gold i speakers. Ten plus years of musical pleasure ! 
Wes Phillps has passed away
Sorry to hear ,enjoyed his articles throughout the years. 
What is the single best pre amp you have ever hear
All Spectral system with MIT cables and Avalon speakers. 
Yes "Fragile" How great of an album is it?
Sorry , not in my top 50 . 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
Save your money , a fuse is a fuse unless its blown . Spend your money on music !