allenf1963

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New PrimaLuna versus used Audio Research preamp?
I'm currently looking at an ARC Preamp, myself.  If you don't mind sharing, what is the price range for the 5SE you are looking at?  Thanks.  
Where do you buy your vinyl?
By all means, search out a local Record Store and support small business.  Most if not all used record stores can also order you new releases from just about any label.  On the occasion that I buy online, I buy direct from the independent labels K... 
New 55,000 Euro tonearm
Deciding whether or not to buy the 55,000 Euro SAT CF1-09 tonearm when you buy the 150,000 Euro SAT XD1 turntable....the epitome of First World Problems.  
Audio Research SP17
You would be buying a tube preamp with extremely limited to none (depending on how much you are willing to pay) tube rolling options. @dekay -- Pardon my newbiness, but why do you say this?  Does this AR use a type tube that isn't made anymore,... 
Wall Art
@larsman -- Larry, you have some freaking fantastic photos.  Some that stood out: the Robin Trower "faces" shots; Phil looking menacing in Thin Lizzy; "Flower" and "Watcher" Gabriel; and of course, David Gilmour. I've heard a bootleg recording of... 
Audio Research SP17
@jasonbourne52 -- Yeah, I would like to get it for a little less.  However, it is not a private sale, it's being sold by a friend who owns a High-End audio store (reps Vinnie Rossi, SME, Dynaudio, KEF, Octave, Dr. Fieckert, Naim, etc.), so I know ... 
Audio Research SP17
@skucie -- Here are the tech specs from the Pass Camp Amps.  I believe your answer is 10 kohm.   Frequency response 10 - 20 kHz +/- 0.1 dB Power (stereo) 8W into 8 Ohms per channel Power (monoblock) 15W into 8... 
I wasn’t sure where to classify this…
@asvjerry ​​​​and @thecarpathian ,   I’m in Winston-Salem, or "The Dash" as we locals call it. Shelton Vineyards, along with Raylens Vineyards are wonderful places to visit, along with the multitude of Breweries that have opened up in the Triad.... 
I wasn’t sure where to classify this…
@asvjerry -- It sounds like you are thriving in or around Asheville, North Carolina.  I grew up in East Tennessee and have lived in Central NC since 1985.  Fantastic part of the Country.  If I'm correct about Asheville...indeed it is booming!  
Wall Art
@larsman -- I don't know if it's my computer or your website, but I can't get anything other than the main webpage to load.  When I try to look at the photos or click any of the tabs, all I get is a blank screen.  Anybody else having this problem?... 
Bybee Technologies Crystal Series Plug-in Speaker Bullets.
@spenav -- If you thought I was expressing concern for, or feeling sorry for those individuals purchasing the "Magic Bullet" products, I need to badly refresh, rehone, and polish up my Journalism skills. I could not care any less on what individua... 
Bybee Technologies Crystal Series Plug-in Speaker Bullets.
"...at the retail price of $3,000 (per set of 4), with two sets required for bi-wire loudspeakers."   @mijostyn   😂😂🤣  A-Freaking-Men.  I do my best to ignore the ongoing debate on this site regarding what some consider legitimate products and w... 
Energy speakers
@soix -- Thank you very much for the detailed, easy to understand description of the Joseph Audio speakers.  Fortunately, the speakers new and used would be in my budget -- but, alas, the pair that are being sold at the extremely fair price of $2,... 
Energy speakers
@soix  I'm not at all familiar with Joseph Audio Profile speakers.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Is there another speaker brand they compare with?  Pros / Cons?  Thanks.   Allen  
How do you judge audio components and speakers?
I tried to count the number of "Post Removed" notifications, but I ran out of fingers and toes.  That's the only way I know how to count and I can't "carry the one", so can someone else give me the tally?   This thread went downhill faster than ...