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It Was 40 Years Ago Today...
Fantastic artist !! 
Which? Adcom GFA-5802 or Audio Refinement Multi 2?
Hi,I currently use a 5802 with a Theta Pearl and Pro Prime . My speakers are PSB Gold ii , and we love the amp . My wife could hear the difference between my 555 and the 5802. I haven't heard the Audio Refinement , but the Adcom sounds great with ... 
Did you get your new Music Direct catalogue yet?
I could buy something off every page , my favorite catolog ! 
Where's the talk/reviews on the Emotiva UMC-200?
I like the company , no problems. I bought a UMC-1 new 3 years ago with no problems. I also bought a new 2 ch amp with no problems . There is still alot of snob appeal towards outsourcing or low cost companies. Yes I wish they manufactured in the ... 
Emo dumps Carver, the Carver site is down.
Emotiva deserves more credit than it gets . It was probally doomed at the beginning . Bob Carver as talented as he is , needs to be on his own . 
Maxell or TDK?
I used TDK on my (2)Nak . I also used Maxell and BSF with great results . Try them both , but stick with co2 or metal ! 
Does Mc Intosh make reference gear
Do they make reference gear , I think so . They are not cutting edge , but , your gear will still be working 30 yr from now . 
Which adcom sounds best?
I have a GFA555 , 2535 , 5802 that are currently in my system . The 5802 is a mosfet design , where as the 555 & 2535 are bipolar . My 555 use to drive my Infinity Kappa 9s . Just listen and hear what sounds best to you . 
New Krell s550i Impressions?
I wont be buying any Krell from China ! There is still profit to be made manufacturing in the U.S.A. THIS IS ALL ABOUT GREED !!!!!!!!!! 
Need help fixing a Linn Axis
Warning to Axis owners , get the rebuild on board asap ! Mine would start on its own and then finally died . I parted it out sadly , but would not buy again. 
Need help fixing a Linn Axis
Warning to Axis owners , get the rebuild on board asap ! Mine would start on its own and then finally died . I parted it out sadly , but would not buy again. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
A Hafler DH-500 would my choice of an afforedable amp that is a keeper .Very smooth with lots of power ! 
INTEGRA DTR-7.2 Vs EMOTIVA UMC-1 Vs OUTLAW 990 PRE
I cant comment on the other 2 , but , the Emotiva has been a great pro. for me . No problems , and great connectivity . Good luck . 
Carver VS Adcom
Hi , I have used the 555 for 20 years . I have also had a few Carver amps back in 80s . I personally would keep the Adcom . You can have it modded at a later time also. They sold a blue million of these for a reason , good luck . 
Solid state amp for Stratus Gold i
Hi , im currently using an Adcom 5802 with good results . I also have used a Adcom 555 . I prefer the sound of mosfet vs bipolar . Good luck those speakers have great base .