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| HAVE ALL SALES STOPPED ON AUDIOGON ??? The trick is buying right and selling right. As someone pointed out, 50% is about right unless 1) the item is virtually brand new 2) really old 3) in fair condition 4) a hot and desirable item 5) an esoteric item not well supported 6) old tech in ... | |
| Looking for a high end integrated to suit Dynaudio contour 5.4's If you don’t mind spending less money, then check out the Lyngdorf 3400. 200W into 8 ohms, 400W into 4, and the benefit of Room Correction. Made a big difference for me. | |
| Best audio companies and dealers Ellington HiFi in Loxley, AL. Tony Barnette was a pleasure to deal with during my recent Lyngdorf purchase. The Music Room in Broomfield, CO has always been very fair when I’ve sold them used equipment and purchased equipment from them. Goodwins i... | |
| System Rebuild Everyone will finally mention how much your room affects the sound. The Lyngdorfs with Room Correction will have a major effect. I would team the Lyngdorfs with the speaker of your choice. | |
| Integrated amp + DAC + room correction all-in-one for Nola Boxer 1 + REL R328 sub I i recently bought a Lyngdorf 3400 to replace a Mark Levinson amp and preamp and high end DAC. Couldn’t be happier. The Room Correction is awesome, plenty of power for PSB Imagine T3s. Pretty amazing product. | |
| Best audio companies and dealers VPI, Bryston. | |
| How do I find an audio advisor who does home consultations? Years ago I swore that I would never buy another component without auditioning it in my home system and I’ve consistently broken that promise. If I had to give anyone advice now, it would be to find a set of speakers that please you in your listen... | |
| Integrated amp + dac for Focal Lyngdorf | |
| what can reasonably be expected of a seller? I’ve had good luck overall, buying and selling. Feedback is crucial. Communication is crucial. Verifying performance is crucial. | |
| Please evaluate my system... One of the biggest upgrades I’ve made was the Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC. | |
| Best of the best Integrated amps in 2018 I’ve got the Lyngdorf 3400 on order. I think the inclusion of digital room corrrection may make it a valid contender to anything you’ve mentioned. That is, if you don’t mind spending less. | |
| Stand mount loudspeakers If it were me, I would listen to the new Sonus Faber Guarneri Tradition. It’s predecessor, the Evolution, is a fantastic speaker and I would think the Tradition would be similarly great. If you could find the Evolutions discounted, even better. | |
| Best cartridge under $1500. I’m really happy with the Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC. Right at $1500. | |
| Phono stage I just upgraded my Dynavector 20XL to a Soundsmith MIMC. I was using the phono card for my Mark Levinson 326s preamp. I upgraded to a Sutherland 20/20 phono preamp. The Sutherland is better, but my major improvement came with the MIMC cartridge. | |
| Is Agon becoming the eBay of audio? It's new when it's sealed in the box, period. If the box is opened, then it's virtually new, opened only to take pictures. If you bought it, used it a week, it's not new, period and it's 9/10. I've taken pains to represent everything I've sold acc... |