bigkidz

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life span/failure rate of filter capacitors?
@immatthewj  - if the amp is idle then those years typically do not count but it all depends on how much is was run for the 14 years.   Like I mentioned above, you can use a larger value but make sure they fit.  You can call Chris Johnson at Par... 
life span/failure rate of filter capacitors?
Eric has provided good advice.  Plus you may also begin to hear fluctuations in the music with power capacitors.  If you are in the NYC area I can take a look at your unit.  On Parts Connexion look for Nichicon Super Through parts.  You can go up ... 
Tube-Curious/Pre-amp
The recommendations above are average quality preamps.  The older Counterpoint preamps are much better and they can be upgraded to almost reference level.  The Melos is a nice sounding preamp but they have reliability issues are very few of us rep... 
CD transports
@lak the one I purchased was direct a few years back.  I would contact them directly.  
christmas music
@cd318 it is my understanding that White Christmas is the most requested song ever.   Best Xmas music CD is the merry Axeman first CD.  But I am a geetar player so what is not to like.      
Candidates for best speakers in the $2000-5000 market
I purchased a used pair of Vandersteen 5As for $6500.  At that price, very hard to beat plus as you upgrade your equipment, they will reward you with better sound.  
Snell Type A speakers
@hertzhead - I agree, enjoy.  
Apollo/Saturn, Raysonic, or CEC... who wins?
If you get a Rega Saturn, have the laser replaced as it makes a nice improvement for some reason.  The CEC you refer to is an older model and if I am correct, you cannot find a replacement laser unless Audio Union knows where to find one.  I can u... 
Pure Class-A Amp under $2000 (USED)
If you are looking for a pure Class A (not a class A rated) power amplifier then PM me and I can send you a LUX kit pure class A amplifier for you to hear.  
Alta Vista NP-100 schematics?
google search vujadeaudio and reach out to me  
Does anyone know of a repair service for Lamm amplifiers?
I am in New Jersey and can offer repair, modification or upgrade for the Lamm. My friend is a dealer for Lamm.  Not that complicated.   Happy Listening.  
Klyne Audio Arts System 7 line stage
I can offer two options - upgrade to the Klyne or I have one that we build 6SN7 tubes that I can sent do you to hear.   Happy Listening.  
CEC cd 3300? Looking for new CD player. Help.
It is a really good sounding transport.  The Project Audio was excellent and the Jays is also a good alternative.  The Rega Saturn is a cheaper alternative especially once modified.      
looking for the best cd transport only, without dac
Heard, repaired, upgraded more than 50 transports.  The Project was the best of the bunch, simply no contest.  The Jays is very good but a different sound.  Rega Saturn a cheaper alternative and especially once modified.  We have compared the stre... 
CD transports
Heard, repaired, upgraded more that 50 transports.  The Project was the best of all of them.  The Jays is very good, offers a different sound.  Bested a bunch of streamers, etc., no contest.  Rega Saturn is a cheaper options that can be modified t...