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arcticdeth

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Audio companies or boutique labels for good SQ LPs?
I look for the Japanese editions.always better than the U.S. tripe pressings. Have a Japanese copies of only a few LPs’they best the cd, and most other U.S. presses, and U.K., etc.    my Japanese copy of Anthem’s  Tightrope, is amazing, deep bass,... 
Free in-home testing?
Get your checkbook ready!  Sanders Sound does in home for 30 days.     After the Magtech or the speakers, you will buy, some if not one of the best systems one can own in audio! Warranty, reliability, one of the very best.worth every penny for San... 
Old Amps that can still Kick Butt
Loooong time ago, my friend (RIP, Asit)worked for roadrunner records, went to the recording studio here near him in Chicago, Suffocation, Deicide, all the 80’s roadrunner bands recorded there!,!!  Was awesome! Met Suffocation,Deicide, King Diamond... 
Any Love For Bryston Here?
Wow, a non believer! Bryston gear is amazing, their customer service has always been great!  Powerful amps, clean straight wire style preamps. If I ever get 4K to blow, I’ll get their CD player.anyone know who builds Brustons CD players, etc.the w... 
Need definitions of: Dark; Warm; and Bright
My speakers are considered “warm” the treble is rolled off at 600hz, or mghz, or something like that.the treble is not in your face, making your teeth grate, or pain.I like the warm speaker, more relaxing, yes.does it lose some of the airy sound, ... 
Best preamp with built in phono stage?
Sanders “the preamp” 
Blues for Aficionados
Grew up w Clarence brown, buddy guy, Johnny winter, many many rare blues LPs’ from parents record collection.   Love blues,....blues strayed it all, no blues, no rock, no metal, it all stems from southern blues, Midwest blues, etc. !! 
Feeling the Spirit!
Have his autograph!great songwriter!unrelated....drove to Tinley park, IL, FOR A CONCERT. 5 bands.amazing show. Louden Wainright III , CAME ON STAGE, sang a few songs, I yelled “dead skunk”  he said” well, I’m glad I have one fan!”  Asked me to st... 
Two defective pieces in a row - unreasonable to demand refund?
After the 2nd defective unit, I would have demanded a refund, and contacted the cc company.   No refund policy on your hard earned money is bullkaka.  Run away and get a better unit.  Ayre, McCormack, NAD, parasound ETC! 
Counterpoint SA-3000 Preamplifer
Counterpoint has a great reputation. Amazing gear. Get her upgraded, , replace caps / tubes. Enjoy another 20 years!great stuff! 
100 watts enough?
@noromance hahahahahme too.im getting enough these days. My Father (rip,sir) said “you will get tri-fold the day you have a son”and bam, along comes a son,.....and yes, I’m getting 3X the Runaround he had. 😳 
the mccomack dna 750m can run revel salon2 ?
Had my dna750’s for a few years now.they have become much better with age, and when left on for 24-48 hours.   Dan Babineau swapped out most capacitors with Teflon and as much as I listen to them, they seem to get better every time I listen to mus... 
McCormack DNA-750 vs Classe CA-M400
Wow, 2010 and no replies? 
What are your opinions of Sim Audio amplifiers?
Sim audio, make great stuff as well.  Not heard any bad reviews about sound, build, etc, .....some of their out of warranty repair, Has been a pain in the butt, read over at audiokarma, or another audio message board, I’ll try to look for it.but, ... 
Thoughts on VAC preamplifiers to drive D’Agostino power amplifiers? Thoughts?
VAC is superb stuff!only able to demo at a shop near me, amazing quality and build!  If it’s in your wheelhouse, get a piece.or check out the new SMC AUDIO preamp and amps.   Great stuff! Unsure of reliability, but I would take VAC over Mac (maybe...