avguygeorge

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Early 1970's rock: Name some of your favorites
While I'm no rock journalist (Loved the movie "Almost Famous");As a really old guy,this is my favorite time period. Music is no different than clothing styles,lingo, /fads, what have you./ In that each generation has its own.---All taking things t... 
How weak is my Digital link?
Actually;the sky's the limit. There are many choices--- all for more money,of course. 
Von Schweikert modifications VR4 or 6 to VR5 or 7?
A man after my own heart. Not afraid to be honest. Wish there were more here. I have had similar problems when there was a time period between---. 
Overrated & Underrated
On the "over/under rated>>>>Is it April 1st already?? Or is our thread starter the joke ? 
HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas
Who knows what percentage of the audiophile population visits this site ? ( At Avs Forum you can read how many views a post has attracted -- They have a thread that has had 200,000 hits---with 3,000 contributors ) Point being this product new or u... 
The best Carl Orff Carmina Burana?
I was the only one to choose the Previn on EMI in the last thread. Some things don't change. Happy New Year;ya all. 
speaker cables recommendations
Since Analysis + came out with a new line; the Oval 9's are at a nice price/used. I used them for a couple of years and had to spend much more to get better.--- So now they are even more pocket book freindly. 
Can my old Fisher model 504 quad receiver be fixed?
George---- Go to the hospital-- now--- have it surgically removed ---please. 
Best upgrade ever: cryo outlet for my refrigerator
Hey,I don't dissagree with you one bit.-----I'm going over to the neighbors and will be installing some cryoed outlets for them ; then as soon as I can afford it --I'll try some in my house for overkill. ----- Actually, one might think of it as on... 
2 channel system, would a sub be friend or foe?
I tried a sub when I had my 10's also. AND it was great in that it "pressurized" the room. Subs can take lots of work intergrating them correctly.-----Hope that the sub you borrow is broken in. I just feel you will love it. 
Some questions on break in periods....
The more your ears have zoned in on your equipment;the more you are aware of changes.-----Everything improves with breakin.-----Signal must pass from the piece you are breakng in; to the next piece in chain. This means the second piece must be pow... 
HT processor recommendation
At just over a grand the Anthem avm2;Under a grand the Sony tae9000es with the latest software ain't bad. There are others. 
Is High End Cable Really Worth It and What Brand
IN a new system configuration;I wouldn't spend a dime beyond what you already have. Now if you could get a 100% cash back on what you already bought--- that would be diff. ---Listen/ enjoy/ get a feel/ you'll get caught up on "better"--or not. By ... 
satellite digital ?'s
Not being a Dish person;--I'm a direct person-- So I can only contribute from a Directv perspective.. The 48 signal is a mixed animal. 6/7 years ago when I first installed sat; I bought the Sony box w/ toslinc out.(Remember this is a pre 5.1 box.)... 
Got screwed using Paypal What to do?
I ain't no lawyer but I'll just bet my butt Paypal ain't responsble.---- Don't you guys notice dealers with adds here that won't take your card??---But they will take Papal?? The only purpose is so you can't return the item or file a merchant's di...