andrewdoan

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Jewel - the singer, not the case...
Chadlinz, what's wrong with Rosie's appearance? She is a living proof that good thing does not come in a small package and size does matter. My vote goes to Joan Baez. Jewel is a runner up for singing talent and Rosie needs to meet Richard "See-mo... 
Is it double taxation?
I bought used stuff from audiogon but seller(s) never asked for sales tax. Never run across a listing in this web-site that the seller ask for sales tax up-front or back end. Do you? So what the difference between e-bay and audiogon? 
Searching for a Pre-Amp??
Stay out of trouble I have get myself into : ARC pre-amp will make POP and crack sound when mute function is on or volume up and dowm at low level if your power amp are not ARC designed. 
Tube pre-amp pop
I went to the local dealer today, their unit also POP but not as loud as at my house. I asked the owner turn down all the music and now he can hear what I 've heard but at a smaller scale since their enviroment is noisy with all the gears running.... 
Audio Research LS 3 question
I have received the Sp16l back from ARC with no problem found. I discussed in length with Chris, ARC servive mgr who told me the same things as what their manual stated in Statman post above. Is it true that tube pre-amp by nature will have some k... 
How loud do you listen to your music?
Would some one please tell me if I listen to my 400xi with the digital setting normally at its 45 to 60 at the front read-out, what is the DB that I listen to? My speaker is Paradigm 40.2 bookshelf ( don't know its efficiency level).I use the R/S ... 
Krell 400xi Damping Factor
BTW, Rogers. If I decide to use the pre-out ONLY, seems to me the 400xi and my 4 Bsst would draw a lot of current since the power amp section of the 400xi still operates as an intergrated amp. Should one send it to Krell to disconnect the power am... 
Krell 400xi Damping Factor
Lush, I listed for sale my 400xi yesterday. I had an offered for full asking price after couple hours but then I could not do it. I ended up canceling my listing, I realized how much I love this baby Krell sound. I also tried the pre-amp section o... 
Rogue Cronus too bright
Interesting that you feel Rogue is bright. For a short time, I owned a pair 120 mono-blks & 99 Magnum running woth Cabasse speakers and there was absolutly nothing bright at all including NJ CDs. Before upgrading on ICs, PCs, speakers, why don... 
How significant is a power cord upgrade?
Upgrading PCs doesn't always guarrantee the positive improvement. The PS audio PCs chokes my 400xi and the 4 bsst amp. (sibilant/ bright HQ) but it works on the CDP with some improvements for better details. I went back to the stock PCs, both amps... 
Krell 400xi or Musical Fidelity A5 for ML Summit?
Patrick, service mgr at Krell voluntarily offered me a new replacement for my 400XI few months back. Therefore, I cannot say a bad thing abt Krell customer service. Sometimes, " it's not what you say it but how you say it" does matter to others. A... 
Audio Research LS 3 question
Rsjm80, there is a LS9 SS on sale on Audiogon today. Interesting enough, the seller is honest enough to disclosure the POP with MUTE function. My SP16L brand new bought will be at ARC next Wednesday. I probably will list it for sell after the chec... 
Considering doing Chinese
Elvis has left the building. I am of here. Come on guys. Light-up a bit. No one talks abt US foreign policy or Imperialism doctrine here...and if we do, somebody just don't know what is good for them. History tends to repeat itself so just have a ... 
Considering doing Chinese
After three days in a row enjoying a new-openning Chinese buffet nearby my office, my BP shoot up 150/92. Talked abt over-dose in daily sodium consumption. Someone who comes up with non-sodium ICs patent for Jolida gears will make millions. Hi-end... 
Considering doing Chinese
Between two adjectives : small and red. I would not choose the latter. That's what I meant, Snofun3.