abnerjack

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Audio tax write-off
I'm not a CPA, but I did retire as a Tax Law Specialist from the IRS and trained accountants and tax preparers; I addressed this particular issue hundreds of times.  As I mentioned above, it must first be determined what sort of tax entity you are... 
Audio tax write-off
I highly recommend against accepting any tax advice you receive here.  You should look at depreciation of said equipment and be aware that if you are using this equipment for personal use as well, there can be a huge effect.  It also makes a diffe... 
Maggies to Tekton?
jrod68, I think some are missing the fact that you are now in a different and smaller room than you were before.  Like you, I too have a set of maggie 1.7's and love them, but will not be getting rid of them. I'm also playing around with some 2 wa... 
Tea For The Tillerman2
phcollie "Very strange time trip going on in my head right now.Proves the point, old guys can still kill it. Fact "I agree with this sentiment.  I doubt if many, or any, would like this album better than the original.  Especially for those of u... 
Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store
smer319 I'd like to come to your store for a look around, but it's gonna cost you. 
Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world
northman,I've noticed this too.  Everything matters, except when it doesn't. 
Main Audiogon site barely works?
Not just you, same issue here. 
Audiophiles are not alone
geoffkait,Read posts from frogman and rcprince.  Get back to me if you don't understand.  Do...you...understand???  
Audiophiles are not alone
I suppose there is no answer as to why these wonderful old instruments are preferred, but I have read that some think that the passage of time somehow imbues these pieces with that something extra.  Or maybe the design or craftsmanship is superior? 
Synergistic Red Fuse ...
mapmanYou have been missed. 
French inventor beat Edison by twenty years with his audio recording device.
whartI will have to find the book; it sounds informative.  Off the top of my head, other than recorded sound in the world of music and movies/tv, I can't think of a lot of uses for recorded sound in the everyday world.  Oh wait, I forgot the ubiqu... 
audio :the crazy room where they DONT WANT YOUR BUSINESS
Quick, assign a special prosecutor! 
audio :the crazy room where they DONT WANT YOUR BUSINESS
Please share more details of your bad experiences. 
The "most foolish" loudspeaker tweak/upgrade ... is
I use my grandpa's suspenders to suspend my disbelief. 
Losing Touch
Thanks for reminding me how much I like the Cars.  I'm having serious flashbacks!