bigkidz

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Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component?
@vonhelmholtz - wisely spending. Well maybe if you know what makes sound and how to put it together.  But  since we manufacture components and repair and upgrade components, most people do not have a clue as to what impacts sound.  Most people and... 
"But it sounds better at night...."
@aewarren it should say wash it. Lol    
Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component?
Again, money has nothing to do with sound quality.  
"But it sounds better at night...."
I find my Audi drives better after I was it also.  
Question about wpc on tube amps
ditto @mulveling  his advise is sold. I am not sure if you can find one but search for the old Lafayette KT-550 tube amp around 50wpc stereo.  Probably would be the only tube amp I would attempt in your price range.  I tubes 7025A tube (if I reme... 
Counterpoint SA-2000 Hum
Johnson knows his stuff.  I am in NJ if I can offer assistance.      
Wood case source?
Robert c: 732-673-3965 www.blackpointwoodworking.com  
Contacting EgglestonWorks
Only one place to go to re-foam speakers.  Miller Sound in PA.  Contact Bill there.  He has been doing this before anyone else ever has.  Does probably 10 drivers a day.  
Sensitivity question
I drive a pair of 83db speakers with a class A 28wpc amplifier. Normally I would have never even thought to do this but since we do audio repairs, the amp came in and to test the repair we hooked it up. It drove the speakers better than many other... 
New to Preamp - Preamp suggestion around 10k
The one we build! LOL At $10K you can afford one! Happy Listening.  
Top two most important sound qualities
Tone, tone tone.  Without that piano, sax and vocals don't sound good.  The ability to go from a loud passage to a soft passage and back again or dynamics.  Clarity can he bad with changing capacitors and resistors in your amp or preamp.   Happy... 
Digital Dilemma
Get an old Marantz CD-94 which is more of a reference player that the one you own.  
Audio Research equipment for sale.
ARC makes very nice equipment.  If needed there are people who know their products and can repair them. So don't rush to sell your ARC gear.  Happy Listening   
Why are these called 5 way binding posts? I count four!
@dekay - I wish I had a mind left to boggle!  LOL  
Can This Really Matter?
Think back in the day where components used copper chassis.  So the box can make a difference in a few ways.  You can use automobile dampening material which is cheap to try also.