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Bryston Preamps - What do they sound like?
I own a Bryston BP 20 . Rock solid . Straight sound .You get exactly what you put in . Only thing I was crazy about was the gain needed a few more notches .I would buy a pre owned one but not new.  
McIntosh MA12000 is it worth upgrading to.
I hate the gatekeepers of this industry.   
Seeking Hi-Fi DJ for Daughter's Wedding.
Hi-Fi dj ? Are looking for a DJ with a great sounding system ? Look at the name of their components. The majority of DJ's rigs are wireless . Most use Rane or Pioneer Dj controllers, Yorkville speakers and or subs. Everything else is second tier .  
Issue with Audio Research 5SE Preamp
Trust the engineers.Go back to stock tubes.  
Is It Worh Modding An Amp
If you mod it you are never going to get the money you invested in it back. Sell it and move on . It will always be a modded PL nothing more but a lot less.  
Need new pre amp
ARC or Conrad Johnson .I am running a Bryston 4bsst2 with Conrad Johnson Premier 17. I am in love . I had a Bryston bp 20 great but wasn't crazy about the grain control. One the biggest regrets ever is not buying a tube pre amp earlier .   
A Better Way to Buy Gear - Help Needed
 He isn't selling the cure for cancer .   
Tube amps under $7500
I wished I would had listened years ago when someone suggested to me MCintosh ,ARC or CJ as a preamp. I kiss a lot of frogs on my journey.Listen to the words of wisdom @ghdprentice ​​​​​​he is like the good cool uncle at the bbq .One of my biggest... 
Tube amps under $7500
Audio Research, Conrad Johnson or Macintosh or go home . You can always resell them at a decent price . Good luck selling that Prima Luna with a huge lost .   
New expensive power cord for amp and no change in sound?
Sell it and move on .  
Audio Research Pre-Amp advice
Buy once and cry once . @ghdprentice he knows his ARC stuff. You might get a good deal off of hifishark . Things happen in life and toys have to go . Some buyers just don't want to get low balled by the dealer .     
Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.
What do you consider a budget pre amp ? Check ARC, Conrad Johnson ,Rogue ,Parasound or Bryston. I enjoyed my Bryston BP 20 and My Conrad Johnson Premier 17.  
Why all or most audiophiles are men?
My cousin a female introduced me to music .She sold me my set of speakers .A pair of Lafayette speakers . She had a killer Sansui receiver , big band equalizer , Technic turntable and Vinyl for days. The gatekeepers are real.  
Preamp for Bryston 4b3 & Tannoy Cheviots
Keep it simple and sweet. Look into purchasing a Conrad Johnson or Audi Research tube pre amp . Trust me you will be happy.   
Besides the BBB how do you fight claim resolution against FedEx
Read the fine print.Shipping insurance only honors claims if they pack it.