bob540
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| Want to setup basic home audio system This thread obviously tapped into the enthusiasm that we all feel for the music and the gear. We look forward to hearing about others’ systems almost as much as we enjoy our own. I know I look forward to hearing how diripio’s listening space com... | |
| Want to setup basic home audio system @jollygreenaudiophile2: I hear ya, but as that site is deemed credible and the charges for shipping are $150-250, I would hope that the gear is packed sufficiently, if not in original boxes. Best not to assume and I think that would be somethin... | |
| Want to setup basic home audio system @thecarpathian, ovinewar: I’m with you — don’t spend more than you need to. My thinking is that one could go cheap trying to stay within the lower amounts and end up dissatisfied. So, specifics (and I’m a newbie, so pardon my limitations).Using... | |
| Want to setup basic home audio system I agree with those who advise to wait until you have accumulated more money — I would say $2,000. I assume you are going to be living with such equipment a while, so it makes more sense to me to wait until you can buy higher quality equipment. J... | |
| The psychological factor On my Parasound A21/P5 combo, I typically listen with the volume control at 9 position, at night even less. If I go above 11, it starts to feel uncomfortably loud. Maybe it's my getting older -- I don't like the screaming volume level at hard ro... | |
| Are all Audiophiles masocists? An ex-gf’s sister reminds me of what I imagine some audiophiles might be like. Whatever she does/experiences, she analyses. If she joined us for supper, she would be looking about and wondering out loud why things were in the places they were, w... | |
| What do you think of this power cord? Someone recommended Laspada power cables. I found one on e-bay that is 10 awg and costs $95. It seems any “decent” cable is deemed to cost a lost more than that. | |
| What do you think of this power cord? Someone recommended Laspada power cables. I found one on e-bay that is 10 awg and costs $95. It seems any “decent” cable is deemed to cost a lost more than that. | |
| For anyone who moved from tubes to solid state — a question I have not owned any tube equipment, but this discussion reminded me of a video by Sean of zero fidelity (see below) that reviewed the Linear Tube Audio z10. It is said to combine the best of tubes and the best of solid state in one package. It ... | |
| to my friends of AudiogoN, @whatjd, I am a retired social worker and don’t know about the VA system, but as others have stated, there are people to help advocate in your behalf. There are Social Services staff at the VA, and there should be Ombudsman staff (ours was throu... | |
| What do you think of this power cord? Thanks for the advice. I’m going to check with an electrician and see about getting work done (but have to clean up my garage first so he can get in there) | |
| What do you think of this power cord? Wow, those are good prices! Might just have to jump on that. Thanks for link | |
| What do you think of this power cord? I made my way to the breaker box in my garage (whew!). The breaker for the room where my stereo system is located is a 15 amp breaker. Most of the outlets in my house are on 15 amp breakers.One thing I should tell you is that my house was built ... | |
| What do you think of this power cord? @amadeus888: That is another question — the Audio Envy OE p3 cable is grounded, while the OE p2 cable is not grounded. The site states that one cable should be grounded and the rest not grounded. I’ve not read that about any other cable. What d... | |
| What do you think of this power cord? Ok, so my amp is rated at 400 watts when playing thru my 4 ohm speakers. So double that is 800, and 2.5 times that is 2000.Max current requirement is 2000/120 = approx. 16.6 amps. Not sure what amps that circuit is on (can’t get to it easily due... |