bobgates

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SCD-1 v Krell Standard
I've heard both players and in my opinion the Krell was more refined and did a better job resolving detail. 
Basement system for $5000 or less
Dave, as far as Jolida goes I would highly recommend Walter at Underwood HiFi. 
Audio Research LS1
Audio Classics sells the owners manual, which probably contains the schematic, for $17http://www.audioclassics.com/detail.php3?detail=LS1-OM&nav=brand 
Basement system for $5000 or less
Dave, forgot to mention the two Chinese 12AX7 tubes that come with the Jolida 1501RC are nothing special and actually hold back the sonics this unit is capable of. I changed the Chinese tubes out to Electro-Harmonix and noticed a very obvious impr... 
Basement system for $5000 or less
Here is my second system; the prices are for new pieces of equipment:Jolida JD1501RC integrated amp $650Consonance CD-120 Linear cdp $700Buggtussel Somu speakers $1000 PAD Musaeus 2m speaker cables $450PAD Musaeus 1m RCA inteconnects $300TOTAL $3100 
best CD player or DAC under $1000
The Consonance CD-120 Linear would be my choice. 
Mark Levinson suggestion please
I would recommend the 333.5 
"What's Your Best Price?"
If you have "obo" (or best offer) next to your price then I feel the buyer is justified to ask the question "what is you best price". Some potential buyers do this so that they don't offend the seller with an offer that he may consider too low. If... 
Anyone else experiencing the rude highend retailer
I've been to St.Cecilia in Clearwater also and really enjoyed my time there; Brian who runs the store is a great guy and knows what sounds the best. 
VPI table owners, help please.
I've listened several cables and am presently using the Esoteric A4 interconnects between the Scout and phono preamp and also between the phono preamp and preamp. 
Jungson 88c upgrade
I've had the Jungson 88C and went with a used Jolida JD1501RC that I picked up here on Audiogon for $575 with shipping. Definately feel that the Jolida is a better sounding integrated amp than the Jungson. I also have a Qinpu A-1.0X and prefer it ... 
Your top 3 comedians
Jay Leno is by far my favorite. 
B&K ST-140 - early lower watt version vs. 105 watt
I had both versions several years ago and definately preferred the 105 watt version over the original 70 watt version. 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
"Brick House" by the Commodores and "Skin Tight" by the Ohio Players. Also several songs by Barry White. 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
How about the female group Klymaxx doing the song "Sexy".