jl35

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D'Agostino Momentum amp melts down
If so many amps fail this test, and failing it is irrelevant, curious why they do the test. 
Reason for selling is...
I have never been asked why I was selling, and have never asked a seller. I have liked almost all the gear I sold, just like upgrading or changing. 
Pre-amp for Rowland Model 102
I purchased a Capri a few years ago on the advice of Guidocorona, to replace an ARC LS25Mkll, and it is outstanding. The optional phono card is great too. I had hoped that the next Rowland model wouldn't be 4X the price, so I'm happy to keep the C... 
So......what do you use under your speakers?
Mapleshade brass cones customized to replace your spikes. 
Do expensive cables/wires REALLY make a difference
I think Larry Greenhill did a double blind test between zip cord and Monster Cable in Stereo Review in the mid 70's... 
Do expensive cables/wires REALLY make a difference
I consistently hear differences between different cables in my system. I do not aleways prefer the more expensive cable, there are some expensive cables I don't like at all, and there are some inexpensive cables I like very much. Unfortunately the... 
Looking for a power conditioner/regenerator/filter
I have had great results with BPT, no downside in my system. Give them a call, their products can be customized for your specific needs and budget. 
Is NAD C372 Integrated good match w/ Maggie1.7's?
If you like NAD, the C272 amp and C162 preamp are a good alternative to the C372 integrated. No connection to the pair just listed, just a former happy owner. 
Anyone hear of the Black Cable Tie tweak?
Now that, Tpreaves, would qualify as The Best... 
Anyone else receive low offers right away ?
Agree with Maplegrovemusic. I have received some very angry argumentative responses for not accepting early lowball offers for items that fairly soon sold for much more 
Anyone else receive low offers right away ?
I almost always get a very low offer early on, and despite my ads saying US sale only, I always get a quick foreign offer. Often the foreign offer is lowball and asks me to check shipping prices. 
Is NAD C372 Integrated good match w/ Maggie1.7's?
While the NAD would work well with the 1.7's, I believe the Magnepans are a much better speaker than that NAD is an amp... 
Best $1000 set up for Avalon Evolution NP speaker?
I use Naim 5i-2 Integrated and CD with my Avalon Evolutions in a small room and it sounds amazingly good. 
Need suggestion for cables of YBA system
I am very happy with Discovery Essence, Essential and the Discovery power cord with same YBA components. You can get all three on Audiogon for below $1000, and they hold their value. 
Best reasonably priced classic hi-end tuner
check out some old threads by Don Scott, member name bdscott, great info...