allenf1963
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| Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice! PS Audio has a bundle that you may want to look at. A PS Audio Sprout100, a pair of ELAC B6.2 speakers, and Emotiva cables, all for $999.00. https://www.psaudio.com/products/sprout-speakers/ | |
| For a few dollars more One of my favorite, maybe THE favorite, firearms I own is a Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum six-shot, single-action revolver, with a 7 1/2 inch barrel -- a beast and cannon in your hands. Absolutely turns heads at the shooting range, folks wond... | |
| Anyone Successfully Go from Floor Standers to Bookshelf Monitors w/ Subs? @artemus_5 , I grew up in Kingsport, TN, and have been in and out of Watkins Stereo Center since 1978. Bill Watkins makes incredible speakers -- always has. His original WS-1A speakers are highly coveted and hard to find nowadays. You will love... | |
| members and their systems Also, don’t let some of the snarky posters get you down. They are the exception to this community rather than the rule. They spew BS at every opportunity, insult at will and stare at their screen non stop waiting for their next victim. In additi... | |
| Tube Amp in Snowpiercer @teo_audio,Unlike some in this Forum (based on the replies thus far), like you, I notice set designs in movies and TV shows, and find them fascinating. A lot of my interest stems from a buddy of mine, a "Brother From Another Mother", who was in c... | |
| The Lifespan of an LP? @glupson, a laser turntable manufacturer in Japan called Edison Laser Player. One notable disadvantage of the laser technology used is that it will not play clear or colored vinyl, which is sometimes used for novelty singles and promotional mat... | |
| Speaker Suggestions/Opinions There is an award-winning speaker designer and manufacturer in my hometown of Kingsport, Tennessee, that has been in business since 1958: WATKINS STEREO & LOUDSPEAKERS. Their newest speaker, the Watkins Generation Four, received The Absolut... | |
| Suggest one obsure album we all should hear @1111art,Thanks, man. This has been my favorite post in this Forum since I joined Audiogon. I've seen some great new music, and hidden gems I found I actually had in my 50+ years vinyl collection. I'll throw out a couple that I have not seen me... | |
| Suggest one obsure album we all should hear Obscure? Crawler. Behold! No, seriously, listen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rxyg2cHQdUw @millercarbon, Haven't heard Crawler in at least 20 years....way too long. I saw them live twice -- in 1977 as the opening act for Robin Trower and in... | |
| Who else is using old cables/interconnects, and is happy? I still have the cord I took off a Lava Lamp in 1975....still sounds groovy. | |
| Critical subwoofer tip "However, at times some can respond rudely. I think if they avoided the put downs it would allow people like myself to know how to ask the right questions without being criticized."You would have better odds at getting Pelosi, Schumer, McConnel... | |
| Stereo Times list of the " 2020 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS" I've read several very positive comments and reviews regarding the LSA 20 Signature speakers listed in the article. Has anyone here listened to these speakers or own these speakers? If so, what are your comments or opinions these speakers? Than... | |
| Is Carl Bernstein an Audiophile? I am beginning to hate this forum. Just "beginning"? A little late to the party, Scott. Chuck makes sure of that.... | |
| Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude? @arizonabob and @bubba12,"Seems many of you change your audio systems like I change my socks.""If I offer 60% after months on Audiogon you should be thrilled."I'm late to this conversation, but you guys took the words right out of my mouth! You e... | |
| Recommendations for a modestly priced analog system @chungjh,You have received some excellent advice and a great deal of suggestions and ideas to consider; I'm sure it can be overwhelming to try and digest all you've read. The advice and recommendations you're seeking is a bit unique and int... |