4yanx

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Song intros that really grab you? ?
"When the Levee Breaks" has always been a favorite. 
Have anyone pics and tech-data for a SU-1 step-up?
Once again we are blessed with the bombast and utterly laughable displays of psuedo audio knowledge which is Romy. After his welcome has been fully exhausted on the Audio Asylum board, he now tries to establish his parasitic practices here on Audi... 
preamp to mate with McCormack DNA 1
20-50 hours. A mere nanosecond in relation to audiophile time! :-)Eagle, please know that I wasn't trying to "one-up" the Placette, on a cost basis. I've heard it is very good, also. Actually, the Bent CAN be had a bit cheaper in kit form, but bec... 
preamp to mate with McCormack DNA 1
Kora is sold. And with a most happy owner, I might add. You've had experience with long-trannie break-in, Marakanetz, or am I misunderstanding your post? Thanks. 
preamp to mate with McCormack DNA 1
Oh, as far as price goes, my transformer-based Bent passive will have three WBT RCA inputs, 2 XLR inputs, one WBT RCA output, one XLR output, adjustable grounding positions, and remote volume control. Price $1350, delivered. I'd like to do a heads... 
preamp to mate with McCormack DNA 1
I used a Kora Eclipse tube hybrid preamp with my DNA-225 (same 100Kohm input as the 1.0) and it was a very nice pairing, indeed. The matching, from an impedance standpoint, would not have seemed logical but the sound was great. As such, I would no... 
New batch of Albert Porter's cryo treated Hubbells
Guys, take it from someone who ordered the first time around. Don't order one! Order two, or more. 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
Nothing..but it makes as much sense as trying to determine why there are a number of Rowland pieces currently for sale. That said, I apologize to LbSilver for contributing to the hijacking of his/her thread. 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
One thing that I have learned over the years dovetails with the lyrics of Jim Croce (how often can you trot out that reference?). :-) You don't tug on Superman's cape, you don't spit into the wind, you don't pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger, ... 
looking for a chair
If your choice is not a recliner, the ottoman is key, IMHO. 
How did you hear about Audiogon?
Believe it or not, from a DEALER. And not only that, but a dealer that doesn't advertise on Audiogon. I was about to "replunge" myself into the cauldron of audio and was looking for a turntable. Most of the delares near me are HT nuts and think of... 
Music for "Tough Times"
I am among those that favor more laid back, as opposed to upbeat, music during “down moods”. The wallowing results in liberation, I guess. One that might not otherwise be mentioned is the LP “Laid Back” by Gregg Allman, cut just after the passing ... 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
Asa, perhaps only a face-to-face would have revealed the tongue supplanted firmly in my cheek as I eschewed the bitter nectar of fruit on which I snacked (verjuice) and bemoaning the bad luck of the draw while engaged in a spirited round of Beziqu... 
Audiogon Annual Convention
Cancun, too aggressive - NYC - too grainy, San Diego, too bloomy - Las Vegas, too dry. Albert's it is!! 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
Asa (three points), if world events are giving your shorts such a squeeze (25 points), perhaps a few hands of Bezique (27 points) are in order when you've had your fill of Scrabble. Me, I am less pessimistic, the taste in my mouth being less like ...