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Most reputable independent tube equipment repair facilities in the US ?
Stereo Rehab +1.All tube there , they also did my SA10 laser replacement.  
Where to put best interconnects
Better cables will not always sound better on source to preamp? IME sometimes the better cables perform better from preamp to amp. Experiment always is the key and matching.  
HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH TO SPEND ON A SYSTEM? IF YOU GET THE SOUND DOES IT MATTER?
Calvinj let me know what room .  
HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH TO SPEND ON A SYSTEM? IF YOU GET THE SOUND DOES IT MATTER?
Calvinj are you attending axpona this year I hope we can meet.   
HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH TO SPEND ON A SYSTEM? IF YOU GET THE SOUND DOES IT MATTER?
It proves to me Calvinj not because your system  expensive it does mean it’s automatically good , or even live sounding. You can put a modest price system that will go head to head to expensive system? If you know how to put up a good system.And i... 
OK Audiogon, help me out please
Justlance , chicago is further than Schaumburg. From Milwaukee maybe good 2 hrs. It’s worth the drive . Many fly for this show and pay for hotel accommodation. All you need is 4 to 5 hours back and back to your place. Saturday no traffic.  
Dumb question......why do you need a preamp?
Some integrated today are more than enough ,if that what you need. Many yrs ago Dan Modwright modified my Sony sacd player 9000 es with a very good volume control . I used it direct to amp.I like the sound better. Before I heard a Backert preamp ?... 
The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.
If you have the right power amp for the Wilson’s they will perform. Last year Axpona Quintessense audio were using Dan Agostino gear. First time I realize how good the Wilson’s .   
OK Audiogon, help me out please
Justlance axpona will be on April 11 to 13. From Milwaukee to Scaumburg Illinois, it’s 1.5 to 2 hrs drive.Plenty of speakers you will be able to listen. Monitor Audio are not for everyone, they are good speakers. It looks like Sonus Faber are the ... 
Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?
If you can find Tsakadiris Alexander preamp buy it. I got mine at TMRaudio.$1100 .   
Phono Cables for Sutherland 20/20 mk1?
Check Kimber.iam using tellurium phono cable.music hall phono cable is excellent, All you need slide the plastic joining them.    
Things we cannot be bothered by anymore
The world and audio, and life  became so complicated to be bothered by anything  
what is more popular silver or black face plates
I prefer black , used silver . My turntable is red  VPI scout, white Prime scout turntable, I like colors at times as long as it’s done right.  
Can I assemble a decent system out of these components
Yes you can have more than descent system.  
Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”…..Part 1: I have a plan
Congratulations, Axpona is really fun.I know someone from ALBERTA CANADA  who drives Annually to axpona.He said it’s one way visiting his relative in Toronto, and in Michigan and here in Illinois.So many integrated  at the show Luxman, Pass lab. M...