calbrs03

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Discounts vs. Agon listings
Some good advice. Thank you. Jaybo's point is valid--I'm certainly not looking for components for component's sake. However, over the years I've become more disatisfied by cd playback. A change has been in the works for some time. In preparation, ... 
Discounts vs. Agon listings
I must sound vague or uncertain. I'm not, really. I'm wondering if I'm swayed more by the offer of a discount than by the actual discount. I think, "Gosh, what a nice gesture. That kind of customer service deserves my business." But then I can pro... 
Elvis - 30 Years Ago Today, RIP
I was seven when the "comeback" was broadcast, but I never knew it existed until a rebroadcast years later (at the time of his death?) Looking at the clip, it's hard to believe he died the way he did. Only the Ramones made a cooler statement with ... 
How Much Is Too Much?
I live in a small town (pop. 3500). Every year at this time the Chamber of Commerce holds a blues festival, which doubles the population. The acts that play are generally very good, and the event last from 10 in the morning to midnight. My house s... 
speakers that have time aligned drivers like Josep
Michael: Just buy a speaker, because if you're looking for the "ah, yes, that's it!" consensus, you're not going to find it here. There is no perfect speaker, amp or system. Have confidence. All the brands you've brought up are worth purchasing, ... 
How to audition used speakers???
A second system, in a dorm? 
REL with Integrated Amp connection Question
Be sure to get the connections in order. Wrap the wire around the correct posts: red to right +; black to left -; yellow to left +. Good to go. 
Going into the dark side.....please help
Butsy:I'd suggest grandchildren are!That's asking a lot of a three year old :) 
Going into the dark side.....please help
Dang wives. Kids are easy in comparison :) 
Going into the dark side.....please help
Congratulations. Nothing in life is better than children. However, their presence doesn't mean you have to lose your things. Just use common sense about what you get and how you display it. FWIW, here are a few general points.1. No tubes. (My son ... 
Wizard of Oz / Dark Side of the Moon
Regardless of soundtrack, The Wizard of Oz is just a strange movie. It freaked me out as a kid--the flying monkey bit had me running for mom--and the movie is still bizarrely psychedelic today. After that, I created my own Technicolor, gingham, fl... 
Down-firing Sub makes floor rattle
Turn the gain down. 
Thiel/Crutchfield
Gs5556, I agree with you. You would think Thiel would see its reputation from the same perspective. And still, the deal was struck. Oh, the delusion that all profit is money! 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
While in Hawaii, try Pass-O-Gauva, available in most supermarkets, made by, I believe, Meadow Gold. You'll never drink orange juice again. 
First cd purchase
Roxy Music's, Avalon. Circa 1991? I don't think I've bought anything that's been as beneficial to my groove since.