Marantz KI Pearls

Marantz KI Pearls

I love the styling of the latest Marantz gear&#151strong and masculine without being overblown or audacious. Though the late '80s through early '90s saw Marantz move away from their high end roots, the last decade has been a return to form. Under the ownership of D&M Holdings, the respected audio company seems to be embracing their cherished past. In May 2008, Michael Fremer was extremely impressed by their <a href="http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/508mar11s1/index.html">SM-11S1 Reference power amplifier</a>. He wrote:

A Question for JA re: ID Manufacturers

JA:
For years you've had a straight-forward policy about reviewing Internet-Direct vendors (actually, not reviewing with few exceptions). As more and more quality manufacturers move to this route, can we expect to see a greater flexing, or all-out change in your policy?

I know from your time at events such as RMAF and Montreal, that you are aware that their are a large number of long time, serious quality small manufacturers who in all honesty, deserve the opportunity to be reviewed.

Many of us will be interested in your thoughts.

Tubes

I am curious ... If I were to purchase a Triode Tube Tuner from Magnum Dynalab how long will the tubes last? Do you replace them annually, for example, or do you wait until they simply cease to function?
Additionally, when you have to replace the tubes, are they fairly easy to come by?

Thank you,
Jeff

Marc Ribot at Le Poisson Rouge

Marc Ribot at Le Poisson Rouge

For a long time, I wasn't sure if I would go to the show. Finally, on the day of the show, I decided I would go. I made the right decision. Marc Ribot, celebrating his 55th birthday at <a href="http://lepoissonrouge.com/">Le Poisson Rouge</a>, was something to remember. Little did I know he had played every night of the week, performing old and new material with several different bands at various venues throughout New York City.

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