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jakeman

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ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
When I buy new it is U.S. built. If I buy used , price is the main factor . 
recommendations on a good used cd player for under $750
I would try the Emotiva erc-3. I have heard nothing but good reviews about it ($499). 
Your not a serious audiophile I'd you have??????
If you dont have a dedicated audio room ! 
ARC or Jeff Rowland pre-amp?
I would keep the synergy of the Electro pre/amp combo. Spend your money on great music instead . 
Do you like Mexican music??
Sammy Hagar`s " MOS TEQUILA" !!!!!!!! 
Second audio system in your house?
I have 3 in the house & 2 in the garage . Also have closet full of addition gear . You can never have enough , lol. 
Record Doctor V versus Spin Clean Complete
I use the Record Doctor with good results . I havent used the Spin Clean so I cant comment on it. 
Need Inexpensive Digital Cable
Try Acoustic Research , I use them on my Theta gear. They replaced my Wonderlink with no quality drop off. 
Tone arm upgrade
Use the money for a better cartridge or step-up pre. Your arm is fine unless you have a mechanical issue. 
It Was 40 Years Ago Today...
Fantastic artist !! 
Which? Adcom GFA-5802 or Audio Refinement Multi 2?
Hi,I currently use a 5802 with a Theta Pearl and Pro Prime . My speakers are PSB Gold ii , and we love the amp . My wife could hear the difference between my 555 and the 5802. I haven't heard the Audio Refinement , but the Adcom sounds great with ... 
Did you get your new Music Direct catalogue yet?
I could buy something off every page , my favorite catolog ! 
Where's the talk/reviews on the Emotiva UMC-200?
I like the company , no problems. I bought a UMC-1 new 3 years ago with no problems. I also bought a new 2 ch amp with no problems . There is still alot of snob appeal towards outsourcing or low cost companies. Yes I wish they manufactured in the ... 
Emo dumps Carver, the Carver site is down.
Emotiva deserves more credit than it gets . It was probally doomed at the beginning . Bob Carver as talented as he is , needs to be on his own . 
Maxell or TDK?
I used TDK on my (2)Nak . I also used Maxell and BSF with great results . Try them both , but stick with co2 or metal !