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Infinity Circuit Breaker CBF Filtering RF/EMI
09-06-09: OzzyWell it seems that since I did a review on Audiogon and returned one of the previous items offered by the seller, the seller wont sell me one of the CBF units.He said the same to me after I returned one of his first PE filters. Altho... 
Review: Tube Research Labs M-225 mono blocks Amplifier
Are these the best amps I have owned? Absolutely. Ever heard? Yes they are! Bobheinatz (Threads | Answers)Here's what's difficult to reconcile...selling the best amps you have ever heard, particularly if the Air Tight replacement amps were almost ... 
Good Phono Stage for Benz Micro Ace.
Heed Quasar. 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
I tried Speltz Zeroformers with the M-60 amps. I didn't care for the sound.Thanks everyone for some excellent suggestions.At this point, I'm going to wait a few months and revisit a speaker change before purchasing a different amp. 
Two box preamps: Cary SLP05 vs. Modwright 36.5
The output impedance specs on these two preamps are substantially different. For details on the Cary, do a web search and read the Stereophile Test Measurements section of their review on the SLP-05. Don't go by the nominal output impedance. Look ... 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
my job got saved and I'm re-cableing my downsized system with all the extra money I got from downsizing my system and selling my car...Gandme (Threads | Answers)Hmmm...new cables or a car...interesting choice.Glad to hear your job was saved! (but ... 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
09-05-09: SbankCan't you just as easily place a stereo amp between the speakers with short speaker cables, and run the long interconnect around the room to your rack containing the pre and sources?Yes, I can, but it's not the installation that we ... 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
Do everything you can to get laid off or fired.Problem solved.You're welcome. 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
Rleff, there are several good ideas! 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
Thanks Raquel.My equipment rack is along a side wall and near the back of the room, so I run 30 foot interconnects (rather than 30 foot speaker cables). Therefore, monoblocks are preferred. 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
Raquel, the VAC 70/70 is certainly a fine amp, but it has three things that do not fit the profile of what I'm seeking, which is monoblock configuration, balanced operation, and no 300B tubes (cost prohibitive to maintain...IMO).I used a pair of V... 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
Quicksilver is a brand that interests me. Their products are well regarded, and their pricing is reasonable, IMO. 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
Thanks, T_bone. That is right in the wheelhouse. Any idea of the approximate cost for a single unit (used)? 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
09-02-09: SwampwalkerTvad- Let's see, balanced mono-block 60 wpc max.I should have left this open ended.You guys are taking the max power rating too literally, and I failed to mention in the initial post that my intention was to use the monoblocks... 
Balanced Low Power Tube Monoblocks?
Question: What speakers are you going to be using them with?Kurt_tank (Threads | Answers)Since nothing is definite, I'm not going to get into specifics, but the idea is high sensitivity. There are a few manufacturers under consideration: Audiokine...