I am considering rebuilding my Rotel RA1312 that I purchased new in 1978. It's attributes are that cosmetically it looks new out of the box and it still works. It is a Class A amp with 80W/ ch, Push-Pull configuration and has been hand assembled in Japan with point to point wiring that wraps every wire around it's solder point.There is a gentleman here in town that can replace all internal components(laser trimmed resisters,polypro caps,larger power supply caps,etc, and clean all switches.

A new reader is looking to put together a system for his office. His budget: $500.

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Are there any small systems, shelf systems, minisystems, etc. that you recommend?

I had asked two friends who seem to know, and one had suggested the Cambridge soundworks 740 (over the Bose Wave Music System) and the other the Denon D-M33s. I realize that they are different animals, but that should tell you something about the size and price range (300-500) that I am looking at.

Has anyone by chance auditioned this combo? What are your thoughts on the 300.2? Any thoughts on the CD3 MKII are also welcome.

What is the best TT/phone pre-amp sound for the $$$? Not $,$$$! I'm thinking of buying a TT and phono pre-amp.

It's been 15 years sine I last bought an LP but have carted around my collection for years anyways. I miss the pain of cleaning and getting up to turn over an LP ...

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My last turntable (25 eyarw old?) is down cellar and not sure if it's worth resurrecting. Kenwood KD-550 with an SME arm and broken Grado cartridge. Which way should I go?

Hello, my budget is 3500$ (US)
What are the speakers for stereo (classical/vocal music) that you recommend ?
( I already listen to Splendor s8e that were nice, and to Focal.JMLab electra 907 that were totaly amazing!!)

Is there a possibility that a forum can be started for those of us that can do some of the repairs on our own equipment ?Like some help in troubleshooting FM circuits ?

Houston area audiophiles are invited to join us on October 15th for our monthly meeting. The topic will be single box digital sources. We will listen to several CD/SACD/ Universal players, using a Bel Canto "The PLayer" PL-1 as the reference. See our Yahoo Group page for club information and meeting directions: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/houstonaudio/

Back in the Fifties (yeah, I'm an old guy) I built my own amps (tubes of course) preamps and had big Klipschhorn corner floor standers, but since then have been out of the audio world for a long time. I did have a fling in the 80s with a Linn system (yes, turntables, etc.), but gave that to my kids a long time ago.

Here's the point, I've been away so long and the audio world has changed to the point I don't even recognize it, and I need your help. Be honest, but please be kind, I'm a sensitive guy. :-)

I'm looking into the 550 EXR, wondering if there are others here with Van Alstine fet-valve amps, old or new.