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| Dedicated Music Room Recessed Lighting (High Hats)? Thanks MC. I would figure the Tektons alone could rattle just about anything. The cans are in the ceiling and surrounded by Roxul packed in well but not real tight. And everything will be sealed up real good. At this point the room is kinda sp... | |
| Power strips- too many choices I live where we loose power about once a year due to downed trees during a storm. When I see the wind is going to be significant I throw the stereo 20 amp breaker in the main panel. If in fact the power does go outthen I throw a whole lot of bre... | |
| Why do some think "music" (not gear, trading, etc.) is the ultimate end? @ musicfan2349 Wow Bozak Concert Grands...brings back a bunch of memories. I loved those speakers. I'm willing to bet they were paired with McIntosh. Wasvery classic for the period.Warm Regards,barts | |
| Why do some think "music" (not gear, trading, etc.) is the ultimate end? "The universe without music would be madness."Friedrich Nietzsche | |
| Why do some think "music" (not gear, trading, etc.) is the ultimate end? Many salient points already made in this discussion.I don't think its an either/or proposition. One feeds on the other. Personally I think its all about the music and I have literally more than 1000 pounds of gear. And still more stashed in closet... | |
| What is Floyd Toole saying about extra amplifier power and headroom? OP,Although I've heard Magico speakers they were not your model. Much good advice above (save for one comment on headroom).I really think that you're trying to drive that 7" too hard. And due to the slopes of the crossover there is not a "brick ... | |
| Does Power Cord Require Burn-In To Sound Good? I love this crap..........Where I've heard a very clear and distinct difference:RCA cablesWhere I've heard no discernable difference:Balanced cables.Speaker cables.Power cords.Any manner of tweaking or lifting cables.Just my experience with MY SYS... | |
| Are all of these NOS tube inventories real? How have we not consumed them already? Personally I think that there are plenty of NOS tubes. But it seems the dealers deal them the same as the DeBeers family deals diamonds.I have had nothing but good experiences purchasing tubes from Upscale Audio.Regards,barts | |
| The survival of the fittest. @amg56+100 Nailed it. | |
| Has "politically correct" killed the used audio market? https://www.businessinsider.com/sleaziest-car-ads-of-the-21st-century-2013-3 | |
| Has "politically correct" killed the used audio market? BMW sells "driving machines"A'gonrs should go with "sound reproduction equipment"I still sort of bristle at "high-end audio". Just sounds like chest thumping with the underlying "I GOT $$$$$!". | |
| Tube Amp lower power vs higher power and cruising volume To the OP.Much good advice given already. Seems like you're in a sweet spot, where you have an integrated that is designed to handle double the tube complement. But as you say " volume rarely goes past 9:30/10 " I sort of cringe. Aside from bein... | |
| Opening Record Store 1) How old are you and your friend? Not specifically, like in decades.2) Why is your friend leaving California? Personal reasons? Or just wants to get the hell out.3) How much time have you spent in the store? I mean full days at a t... | |
| Audiophile demographics? I always had music in the house growing up, an actually pretty awesome Magnavox cabinet TT and tuner. My love of music and equipment just kept on growing. My sister OTOH couldn't care less as an adult.My daughter grew up with a really good stere... | |
| PS Audio Power Plant 15........ To the OP, If you haven't already tried this I would as a test only plug source components in to the PP. Leave the amp out, then if no improvement plug it all into the wall (no conditioner at all). Also, go back to the dealer and have them plug... |