apdoc2004

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Beware: Fraudulent Ads from Zero Feedback guys
Jedinite24Typically what gives them away is the very brief description (no mention of the ownership history), absurdly low price asked for the product (which is usually worth much more in the used market) and payment options being restricted to Mo... 
Beware: Fraudulent Ads from Zero Feedback guys
Actually I have seen several suspicious (turned out to be fraudulent) ads from sellers with good feedback. Turns out that the original members' audiogon accounts were hacked and the ad put under their account to take advantage of the feedback. The... 
Do not buy any Sonus Faber used
I have inquired about replacement grills for a pair of Sonus Faber Cremona Auditors and have not had any problems in talking to Sumiko. I am not sure what the problem is. I think the information in this thread is pretty outdated. 
The usual suspects: S1, Cirrus, Tempesta, MMM1
You state that Joseph Audio and Devore are just a flavor of the month--I find that pretty amazing! Both companies have been around for several years and have made & continue to make excellent speakers that have met widespread critical acclaim ... 
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
Phil,Could I request you to comment on the Zu Libtec speaker cable versus the Zu Event (if you have personal experience)? Sounds like the Libtec may be slightly more forgiving of less than stellar recordings as compared to the Event cable (please ... 
How Many People Here Know About Lenehan Speakers
I own the Lenehan ML-1 speakers. They are amazing speakers with excellent dynamics and bass (especially for their size). Easily competitive with monitors upto $5000. Easy to drive--I have driven them with a variety of solid state amplification (Ma... 
Who is the WORST Audio Shop?
Lyric audio--Joe, the salesman over there is the biggest cheat I have come across in all my dealings in High end audio in the past 6 years. Sold me a pair of speakers claiming they were "New in Sealed Box" (recently on audiogon). Turns out they we... 
Rockport Mira not Mira 2 vs. Monitor Audio PL300
This is so funny--People giving such definitive opinions in favor of the Rockports without even having heard the Monitor Audio speaker in question! 
Preamp suggestions for Pass Labs XA100.5
Thank you for all the responses--much appreciated. To OnemugI have been tempted to buy a Conrad johnson preamp. I know CJ preamps are supposed to be more tube like in their sound comapred to Audio Research. I wonder if a cheaper preamp in their li... 
Balanced connection from pre-amp to amp--Need help
Al,Thanks a ton for all the effort you put into your reply!! Very helpful indeed.Anshul