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Anybody used Nikko amps before?
I bought a couple of early Nikko receivers, 301 and a 501, because they were cheap and I wanted to learn to work on electronics myself. I recapped both if them and they sound awesome. I think some folks rely on brand names to tell them what sounds... 
I Need an amp for some Nola Minis.
Thanks! I has a Kora peice once before, it was nice. 
Best Speaker match for a Linn Majik-I and Mimik II
Well I have decided to go with Silverline SR15s. I will let you know how that turns out. I have been known to get the toob bug, and if I come down with that affliction again, these speakers will be able to stay and sound good. 8ohm 90db efficiency... 
Best Speaker match for a Linn Majik-I and Mimik II
Any thoughts on Pro ac tablettes? either the 50 or the 2000? Can the Majik drive them? 
Best Speaker match for a Linn Majik-I and Mimik II
Just as clarification, My Linn Majik is the older 33wpc integrated amp. 
Feedback and Sound of "Audio Nirvana" Speakers
Just bought a pair of the 6.5" drivers and I am planning on building a pair of the minimonitor style Commonsense Audio sent the plans for. I will let you know how the project goes. 
Integrated amp up grade?
Check out the Primaluna stuff too! I have the Primaluna Prologue Two. Its not an SET amp, but it drives a much wider variety of speakers with its 40wpc rating. Works with KT88s, KT90s, 6550s, or EL34s. I love the sound with the NOS tubes I have su... 
Do tube CD players and tube pre-amps play nice?
Isn't warmer, deeper, and bigger synonymous with "tubey". Ok, OK, you caught me, I am a tube fan. :) 
To Sub or not to Sub...?
Not so, there are subs meant strictly for 2 channel audio that sound awesome. 
To Sub or not to Sub...?
Soliloquy makes a very nice sub that is one of the few that can keep pace with magnepans. Works great with my Mg10.1 mains. It is also self powered with a high quality 150wpc amp. 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Anything Steely Dan ever recorded. 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Absolutely. 
Cable maker Mike Schott in Auburn?
ROLLLLLL TIDDDEEEEEEE!What more is there to say?HW :> 
Cable maker Mike Schott in Auburn?
Auburn? You mean that agricultural college? 
Y connector to use a sub
Any suggestions on a better way to hook up a sub. I am planning on running a Soliloquy S10 subwoofer with a pair of Magneplaner MG10.1 speakers. I have a Goldmund SRA for the Maggies and the sub is self powered.