bigtwin

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What to ask when buying used speakers?
@mofojo  Whenever I've been the seller of speakers, they have always left my home like this.  Overkill?  $100 and a couple hours of my time.  Only happy buyers at the other end.  😁  
What to ask when buying used speakers?
@zlone  I have purchased used speakers in the past and have had no problems.  Acoustic Zen Crescendo MK ll, and a set of Focal Sopra 2 were the last two sets. Not cheap speakers.  In both cases, using email and video calls, I was able to get a goo... 
Indispensable Tool!
And that's why I love this site.  The "I've never tried it but you're a fool for thinking it could work" crowd.  You only champion the tweeks you believe in?  Big money PC anyone?  🤣  
The subwoofer site we don't talk about enough
Thanks Erik.  interesting site.  I just read the lengthy review of the Rythmik Audio FV25HP.  Made me realise just how much I don't know about a lot of things. 🤣  
What to do with a large collection
@rvpiano   Private message me.  I could be interested in a discussion about buying your CD collection.  Despite what others say, I don't stream and love my CD collection.  Always looking to expand it.  And classical is lacking in my current collec... 
RCA Victor records' quality
You say the LPs are in great shape.  I assume you mean they look good on the surface.  I've purchased many LPs that are 50+ years old and looked like they had never been played.  Only to find they sounded terrible,  Even after Ultra Sonic cleaning... 
Denver used market?
@grahamk   Sorry for your loss.  As for dealers in the Denver area, I would think your best bet is to simply call a few.  Any that are not interested may be able to steer you to someone who is.  Then you may want to consult HiFi Shark web site for... 
What Holiday Gifts did you ask for or Give to Yourself?
In Canada we also celebrate Boxing Day.  I'm thinking of buying myself a set of speaker cables.  I don't really need them but it's such a good deal.  A brand new member to Audiogon has just put up for sale, a pair of Nordost Valhalla ll reference ... 
What Holiday Gifts did you ask for or Give to Yourself?
Gave myself the gift of friends for Christmas dinner.  About to start the prep for a huge seafood Paella in my brand new 18/10 SS 16 inch pan.  That's stainless steel not solid state.  🤣  Best of the season to all.    
Robert Plant
+1 for Raising Sand.  IMHO it's some of Plant's best vocal work.  As for Zep, I tend to go back to Zep lll more than the others.    
No sneering Please
@bigkidz  I don't know any reviewers.  I'm not in the industry.  I'm just a retired guy who loves music.  I didn't mean any offence when I questioned your statement.  I just don't get all the negative comments about reviews.  Call me naive, but I ... 
Jazz LP Audiophile Recommendations
@russellrcncom  I only have this on CD, but Gerry Mulligan - Dragonfly   Great list of artists helping out on this recording.  While the entire disc is great, the second track is a real stand out.  One of my go to selections when I want to let my ... 
No sneering Please
Very interesting review.  Not sure why @bigkidz discounts the use of reviews that come from credible sources.  I for one don't have the opportunity to run out and buy, or demo everything that comes along so the reviewer plays an important role in ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
David Bromberg - Try Me One More Time.  An entire set of just David and his guitar.  Fantastic!  
Hegel H390 DAC
@stuartk  I think you have me mixed up with some other contributor.  Those aren't my words.  I had to google  "sibilant" to get the meaning. 😆  I have never experienced the effect in my system so can't speak to it.  Luckily the only thing that giv...