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Genesis APM 1 Speaker
there is a post by someone else about these speakers. look back about 10-12 days. 
Do Dealers think it is sinful..........
hello rosebud, this is avnut. i posted a thread on audiogon about dealers and discounts. you mentioned to another poster,3chihuahuas, that he could give you a "want list" if he was prepared to pony up the cash asap. i wondered if you could extend ... 
Is CES worth the trip?
i went last year for the first time when i was really a novice at high end audio. i went for home theater mostly. i have learned so much over this past year that i will be spending 90% of my time at alexis park as well as other demo hotels. vegas ... 
Do Dealers think it is sinful..........
to awdeeofyle: thank you for your response. 75% of your response i agree with. please understand my buying process. the sequence is as follows:discover product, research product, locate reviews if available, find dealer IF SERIOUS. my goal is to b... 
Do Dealers think it is sinful..........
clarification: stock = display. thanks. 
Do Dealers think it is sinful..........
thank you all for your contributions to this thread. i just want to clarify my position on my post. i understand that a dealer should be able to earn every penny for the productr he sells. however, i have a hard time paying full price for a high t... 
Mcintosh Amps w/ B&W 801'S
i made a mistake....they ( the dealer) only offers inhouse credit. sorry, too much egg nog and brandy! 
Mcintosh Amps w/ B&W 801'S
i made a mistake....they ( the dealer) only offer in home demos. 
Mcintosh Amps w/ B&W 801'S
the reason i ask for fellow audiophiles' advice or experience is because the mac dealer in my town does not do in home demos. also, if i buy it and dont like it, they will only give me my money back. they are supposedly the highest volume mac deal... 
Shopping CD players: my big adventure
if you like vocals, bats cd player, the vkd5 is scary good. the midrange is especially beutiful and rich. highs are okay but not as sparkly as some other players. this player gets it right though. 
Nautilus 803's or Genesis APM1 ? ? ?
i have heard the n802's and the gen apm2's. i found that the apm's did have a unique quality of sound in the mid to upper range. i did not, however, feel that i liked the integration of the subwoofer with the mids and tweets. to me, the sub did no... 
Mcintosh Amps w/ B&W 801'S
thanks tom_munro, the 801's in my opinion, will give you clarity,and warmth only if the electronics have these characteristics. what i seek is great control, delicacy, and warmth at the same time. the bats are great, but just wanted to keep my opt... 
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
who is fim? 
Anyone heard PS Audio Lab Cable?
i bought a used pair on this site. i am impressed at what you get for the money. the first thing i noticed was power. these cables give you some extra kick in your sound. i have heard more resolving cables with finer clarity. but for the money , i... 
amp for B &W 801
i currently have 801 matrix 2's powered by bat vk-1000's. the sound and power is ultra smooth, liquid and powerful... balanced and never sloppy. i have the vk 40 pre and vkdg cd player also. i might look into biamping in the future with new 801n's.