i just tried logging on to audiogon and was sent to a network solutions available for sale page. since i look at audiogon daily it is in my favorites so i know i did not enter wrong. videogon is still up? anybody know what's going on?

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.

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

CREATIVE EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING AURVANA

http://www.justiceforaudio.org/

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Hi

Why do companies think just because they provide a 1000 watt amp that they can charge stupid money ? MF and Bryston are both guilty of ripping cutsomers off for the higher power amplifiers. The extra manufacturing costs for a 1000 watt amp over say a 250 watt run to a few hundred dollars, u need a higher spec PSU and some more output devices, at best i could see $1000 - $2000 worth of extra cost, why does that equate to a selling price of $20,000.

We are being ripped off and the Titan amp does not deserve to sell, this is a blatant scam at its core level.

Well, it looks like one should get an Emmeline the Predator or a Total Bithead. The latter has the crossfeed circuitry, the former does not. Any useful opinions on which would be better for recreational listening? Which is easier to carry around?
Thanks.

A friend of mine who knows I'm a bit of an audio nut asked me about the ARCAM FMJ AVR600.

He would start off using it as a 2 channel system, then grow into a full home entertainment system over time.

I have never heard of this before - info / opinions welcome.

thanks!
http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,fmj,AV-Amplifiers,AVR600.htm#