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JP Cables - are they still around?
Yes, I also would like to know. John was (I am sure he still is...) an outstanding individual and great seller very willing to help. At zero gauge, 99.99% oxigen free, silver plated stranded wire, his power cords are superb and a one of the best b... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Hi Mick, It was a very sad moment last week when I went into the Deal of the Century thread in A'gon to keep up to date with fellows supratekies comments and news and I read the news of your dismissal of the Supratek operation. Your reasons are t... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
I used a Bendix 6106 quite a bit in two Cabernets and now use two of them in my full 6SN7 Grange with great results and no issues. Could someone enlighten us as to the differences between the Bendix 6106 and the regular GZ34/5AR4 rectifier? Is the... 
Stylus break in
Raul,Thanks very much, but it better be, same as you, spanish is my native. As to your english, I am sure a lot of english speaking folks would love to dominate spanish as you do english; moreover your your continuos contributions and sharing of e... 
Stylus break in
Raul,Aaahh sounds so muuch better in espaƱol "no por mucho madrugar amanece mas temprano..." and also very true as with the cartridge and other aspects of life as well. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Hi to all Supratekies ... About 4 years and a couple thousands posts back I bumped into this thread and was grabed by the enthusiast, knowdledge and camaradery of most of it's posts to the extent that I read throughout the whole thing, when still ... 
Tube CD-player question
Audio Aero Capitol/Prima Cd players at their price points are superb; also their Prima Dac. Their distributor, Globe Audio does a great job of support. 
Vinyl records grading scale
In your experiences where are the better source of good sellers? Ebay? Agon? other forums? private sellers or dealers? Thanks. 
Vinyl records grading scale
I guess that based on responses one would ideally stay on EX/VG++ or above unless there is something really special that you want and theprice is adequate.My limited experience has been that you can aproximate the noise level of most records by vi... 
Vinyl records grading scale
Guys, thanks very much for your quick responses. John/Arahl thanks for the links to the grading scale. That is exactly what I was hoping to find so that I can have an Idea of what each grade should represent. I am very aware of the necesarily subj... 
Is there a Great Integrated Tube amp for $3-4K
Hi,Do yourself a favor and check Rogue Audio. Not sure about model name and specs but have heard it recently side by side to BAT (same dealer) and defenitely more musical and better overall than BAT which is very good. Also less money. 
Audio Aero Capitole MKI setup help.
Will be receiving my Capitole MK1 next week from Great Northern Sound with a full modification package just design by Steve Huntley for it. Will post my experience once received and settled in. 
Has anyone tried home-made PCs offered on AudiogoN
I have had very good experiences with BMI Whale Elite by Brian Introcaso and Maximum AC Gold by John Pavone. I have had in my set up various well regarded PC's like Vans Evers, JPS, and Jena Labs, but the Whales bettered them all. These cables are... 
Feedback on Great Northern Sound Company Upgrades
Jsl, I am very happy to hear about your experience with Steve. I my self am waiting to receive very shortly my Audio Aero Capitole from Steve. This is the first of this that he works on so it has taken a little longer to design and implement the u... 
WADIA / dCS / AA Capitole - the ultimate CD ??? .
Had a Wadia 861, tried the 270/27ix combo at home, considered and researched (alternative to audition at home which could'nt do) the DCS and Linn gear, tried the Audiomeca, Electrocompaniet and Capitole. Making a desicion like this unavoidably inv...