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arcticdeth

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Odyssey Kismet Reference series.
@stereo5    Yes, after a 15 year wait or something like that, maybe longer, I purchased a old pair of stratos, which I did use for a while, the modded Vega D-9s’ did drain the amps quickly,  called Klaus, and said I’m ready, and he drove to my hom... 
Get a load of this Deceptive add for a Gryphon Amp here on AG
Stay away gringo. Do not send money. Look elsewhere.  Hope you didn’t send him money.  
CD/Vinyle Estate sale question
Early in fleabays years, I would make killings on cool stuff.  My fav was a 310 LP lot of rare British/American METAL.     A lot of rare great NWOBHM lps’, 7”, etc.  the price ended up at about 180-200$   Was so happy when I won.   Most of the rar... 
Getting into Stevie Ray Vaughn
Only 5 maybe 6 studio albums. At moronazon for couple bucks each used. Get em all for fairly cheap, look for the free ship.  
Singer Songwriters Rarely Mentioned By Audiophiles
Tomas ForsebergDave MustaineRobin TrowerChuck SchuldinerAkira Takasaki  just a few off top of the head.  
When someone listens to your system for the first time.
My friends can’t tell difference between a  30K stereo or a jvc receiver with a pair of white van speakers.  
Everybody’s Top 5 - Vinyl
NOT A TOP FIVE, 5 that came to my head first which i like to spin! Dark Angel - darkness descends. Slayer - hell awaits. Bathory- the return...Onslaught - the forceVenom - welcome to hell / black metal / possessed300 more, a top five is impossible.  
I need help with an amp decision
Wow, 400 peak allowable?    200-250 continuous?  You need an amp that will control these. You need an amp with about 300@8. /  550-600@4  you will need it.I know a broken horse.......l.l.crescendos, and bass drum, etc, needs the headroom to proper... 
I need help with an amp decision
U need minimum 200W+ RMS.  
$2000.00 to spend on new speakers.
Nope. Keep using what you have, save a little more! Get better speakers. The patience is worth the wait.  
Onkyo P-3000R gain adjustment?
VERY NICE PREAMP!!I AM JEALOUS! 
FEX EX Damaged New Legacy's
Unfortunately, I had to have ups and fed ex come pick up damaged speakers as well.  I was shipped 6-7 pairs of Energy rc-70’s. Only 2 pair arrived mostly in damaged, there is a small nick on the bases , at the back, everything else is great. It wa... 
What's your dream speaker?
The best Dynaudio I can afford. Plus a pair of brand new Energy Veritas towers. And a pair of Energy rc/lcr  
Goodwill music giveaways...almost.
Mentioned this in the Motown posts.  Goodwill is great for records or CDs.I can walk out with a grand handful for under 50$  The worst part is getting them(one, a box of unscented baby wipes, and cleaning all the records. 
Which would you buy & why?
A solid amplifier with a min 250-300 WPC/RMS!,