I am a know-nothing when it comes to stereo equipment. A friend gave me an indefinite loan of his Fisher 400 vacuum tube receiver. We love it not just for the sound, but because the tuner actually picks up stations most crappy modern equipment won't. But about two months after we got it, the tuner stopped picking up ANY signals at all. Anyone have a clue what might have broken? Is the tuning function controlled by one of those tubes?

Wes,

Enjoyed your "Expert, Schmexpert" story.

10 points on the audio-geek scale!

I'm used to the old Stereophile website. When you wanted to find out what was in the current issue you simply clicked on it. Now, everytime I go to the site, I have to search around forever to find a way of accessing the contents page and half the time I just give up.
Gerry

Bummer. JA has alluded to an upcoming review of the Squeezebox, initially was for July, then supposedly pushed back to Aug. Well, ain't no review in the Aug issue. I smell a conspiracy!

I'm going to buy :
Rotel CDP
Pre and power amp Rotel 1070 or 1080
Speaker : Jamo D590 or D450
Anyone has experience about that ? Give me advices .
Thanks

Hi all. Just wondering what people's thoughts, having heard it, are of the Genesis I60 and MF A5. I'm intending to match with Wilson Sophia II. Thanks!

Let's see where everyone's true passion is. Where would you rather work on a daily basis, a record store or a HiFi shop?

As fun as it would be to work at a HiFi Shop I think the bore factor would come in quick(er). I'd prefer the record store because of the endless new discoveries/experiences. I'd team up with a local HiFi shop if I was the record store owner, have them donate a nice entry level 2-ch system that shoppers could listen to potential purchases on perhaps. In return I'd donate "demo" discs to the HiFi shop for them to showcase their gear.