badger_erich
Responses from badger_erich
| Has "politically correct" killed the used audio market? Political Correctness has killed much more than the used audio market....that much is absolutely certain. | |
| Pass Labs x250.8 vs tube amps No offense...this is when I believe being a mere mortal financially works to my benefit. | |
| Wanting to get back into the hobby and want to start with the speakers. A year ago I was looking to do the same as you. I ended up buying for my own taste - Classic Rock, Blues & R&B. The combination for my 60 year old ears (with 53% HF Loss corrected with hearing aids) was McIntosh 8900 Integrated with a pair... | |
| Which integrated amplifier . Sorry to hear of your condition. Have strength, have courage and above all have faith. | |
| Audio tax write-off If Trump only has to pay $750 in tax for 2 years, then I feel it is only right to be able to write off a $10,000 pair of speaker cables. Remember, they make the sound better!I am NOT Donald J. Trump, but I approved this message anyhoo. | |
| Do Audiophile Cables Matter? Here's PROOF! And......if you wear a foil helmet the signal is even better! | |
| 8 track tape vs 1st press vinyl Erich here and to my young ears when 8 Track was in it's twilight, it was nowhere close to being superior to vinyl. The amount of tape hiss was the worst of the tapes I ever listened and cassette simply blew it away. Reel to Reel....no question it... | |
| Best Rock Song Ever! Tough selection...impossible, but oldhvymec........you da man....and I'm not worthy! | |
| What's your profession? Age? I'm 61. Retired Law Enforcement Officer (34 years worth + 8 years active Military Law Enforcement = 42 freaking years) as of April 2020.....perfect timing. I have a mere <$14,000 into my system but it serves me well...I'm not going to go nuts a... | |
| Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers? Dire Straits - Water of Love Genesis - Duchess Dire Straits - Telegraph RoadDave Brubeck - Take Five | |
| Fuzzy distortion on vinyl........Stylus issue? My turntable is a Pro-ject Carbon Debut. As I recall, I purchased it back in 2015 and the cartridge was installed from the factory. I did follow the guide when setting it up, it doesn't skip tracks, but doesn't sound exactly "clean or clear". I ha... | |
| Which one to choose between two 80K$ tube amps? Neither with a +50% HF hearing loss........ | |
| Unbelievable The wood for the baffle board comes from Japan’s island of Hokkaido. Winters are extremely cold, a condition reflected in the tight grain, hardness and rigidity of the indigenous maple. With the assistance of local wood specialists, Sony hand-s... | |
| In the middle of a pandemic, Stereophile reviews ~ $30K equipment What's next? $400 speaker cables? The humanity........ | |
| Tempted to buy a Macintosh I bought my McIntosh MA8900 Integrated from Audio Classics. Great guys, first class treatment even if buying used. I didn't want a Tube Amp, as even the Solid State McIntosh have the classic warm sound they are known for. I'm looking to add a Mac ... |