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The future of my hearing
At 79, I am severely impaired hearing-wise. But, bless thespirits, my hearing-aids are compensating for music underlive as well as "reproduced" conditions. I may not hearthe overtones of the highest order but I know when I amlistening to good vs e... 
Chicago, Illinois
Look for an old man with a Lexus baseball cap. Monday. 
Chicago, Illinois
I think it is ok to contact me personally at my emailaddress as given, Dave. Say date and time. BGordon829. 
new experience with my passive preamp
FWIW, Friends, I found that a balance control settles themind. Where some music is predominently heavy to one side,it is comforting to be able to adjust/re-evaluate andjudge for myself what sounds best. Aging tubes, differentwire, new components m... 
Considering a change. Avantgarde for Wilson.
Hornguys, you make much sense. Home field resistenceis a big part of the problem. Reading andboning up on just what acceptible changes can make thediff is a good beginning. The search is on, though.BGordon 
Chicago, Illinois
Follow up to Dave-rosenblum. Starbucks in Anderson-ville good. Monday at 7:00PM?, 8:00PM?,. How'sWed. same times? I'll wear a yellow rose in my hair.bgordon829 
Chicago, Illinois
Respecting the AudiogoN concerns to protect all, I wishto propose that we meet for discussions at a convenientcoffee house. Please suggest a place in Andersonville.Evening hours. Contact me at bgordon829@sbcglobal.net. 
Considering a change. Avantgarde for Wilson.
For all you wonderful responders, I have a belated up-date: Still have the AV Duos. After auditioning thepassive Placette remote volume control and heard itswonderful transparency, I realized that my "front end"was where I was finding my fatique. ... 
Chicago, Illinois
Okay, Dave rosenblum. Nice to meet you. Don't livevery far from you. Own Avantgarde Duo speakers withSET tube amps. Joyful sound but decor hogs. Demandyour attention. If music is your thing, let the hogsprevail, anyway. You are welcome to audition... 
Chicago, Illinois
Old Shaggy Dog here in Chi Town looking for anyone whowould like to compare and share our systems. I makeno judgements and am not hard to please. Show off yourdiscoveries to us. Just post me. 
Buying used old cables
What metal besides gold can withstand the corrosivedamage of Oxygen? We are at the mercy of a giantpresence that invades and permiates most protectiveshields at various but persistent rates.Conclusion: Used, flexible wire is suspect and shouldbe l... 
Purist Audio "Purist 20th Anniversary" I/C
Fellows, I am back in the corner---again! The PuristAudio Anniversary power cords are my fondest wish. But,now comes PSAudio with their newest configs and I am wondering if these silver(etc.) cords are the Purists indisguise? That would save me a ... 
Review: 128 Raysonic CD Player
Still smiling with the OEtubes. Considering externalDAC next. Some A/B exploration would be most appreciated.Glad to participate. 
Review: 128 Raysonic CD Player
I have the new C128 modded by Underwood HiFi only oneweek. Twenty hours of play time so too young to makeany firm judgements. However, I replaced a five yearold ML 390S for this unit and can tell you that I amnot sorry in the least. (The packaging... 
Buying used old cables
I must admit that serving the compulsion to shorten allinterconnects, speaker wire and power cords to the short-est length, I have replaced male ends on power cords withhospital-grade connectors while cutting off significantextra length of wire. T...