aberyclark

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Avoiding US dealer markups
I purchased the PRO-Ject pre box s2 when it first came out from A UK dealer for $299. The price here was $479. It had a wal wart  with multiple plug adaptors for whatever country it was being sold in. Shipping was only $20 some dollars.   
Accuphase integrateds…are pre outs active full time to use for sub?
@russ69 would that cut the gain down since the pre signal is split in two?  
US Accuphase dealers?
Thanks  
Brands that have the least depreciation
Luxman and Accuphase seem to have good resale value.   
OCD audio guy naming shady Audiogon dealers by name
I love audiophile drama  
Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 vs Mark Levinson 585.5
I wonder how he phono stage card of the s2 sounds?  
New Luxman 507Z
wow!! that are some big price increases.   
Can a Amp be "timeless" and compete with todays amps?
Just my two cents, 1. Has Amp technology, outside of digital or class D, really advanced that much? I personally do not think so. 2. People spend thousands trying to replicate the sound of "golden era" components. Maybe more so on the recording ... 
OCD audio guy naming shady Audiogon dealers by name
I like OCD Mike’s videos. I’m curious about the audio hon dealers he calls out in his newsletter or member video. I may have to sign up just to see.   
Pink Floyd in 24/192
BTW, DSOTM and The Wall are 24/96  
Pink Floyd in 24/192
The discovery set came out in 2011. I'm not certain if its still in print. Apparently Amazon (or Amazon seller) still has 20 new boxes https://www.amazon.com/Discovery-Pink-Floyd/dp/B004ZNACA6    
Gryphon Diablo 120 vs. Luxman L-509x
Who are the Gryphon dealers in the US?  
New Luxman 507Z Integrated coming in October.
Na. Luxman is getting out of Class A. I would like to see a comparison between the new Z and the 509x  
After years of separates, I'm going integrated. Anyone else do the same?
The new McIntosh 8950 looks like a real winner. Right now nobody has them in stock because they are so new. https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/integrated-amplifiers/MA8950    
McIntosh MC275VI vs Rogue Audio Stereo 100
The 275's I've heard have a "classic, romantic" tube sound that most people think tubes sound like. Great for Jazz, classical, acoustic, etc. However, if you listen to lots of modern music, especially music produced with drum machines, synths, etc...