curlyhifi

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Rogue Audio hard to resell, has it fallen out of favor ?
Sign of the times!  
The dangerous world of Reel-to-Reel Tape
If you have the time and are willing to put up with the maintenance then go for it. Enjoy   
Tube preamp with Adcom amp
My experience with the Adcom GFA5500 was with a CJ Premier 2 and Audio Research LS-2 B Both sounded great. My Speakers were Dahlquist DQ 20. Very Close to the Vandersteen's  
Has This Kind of Tonearm Been Made?
Good Eye dogberry !  
looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range
High efficiency equals good listening at low levels minimum of 92 for low-level listening. The Buchardt are great-sounding speakers. IMO they work nice at medium to high listening levels. Surprisingly they can sound very good in large rooms.  
At what price is one considered an Audiophile.
If you are participating in this forum whether you're reading or contributing you are in.  
Not selling Cardas cables online again, just wanted to share.....
It is so unfortunate that we have to put up with this nonsense. IMO the scammers have progressively gotten worse. You have to vet your buyer and your seller. I have found it is good to have two references from either the buyer or the seller. If y... 
Intg Amps: Hegel 590 vs NAD M33 Masters vs Gryphon Diablo 120
If possible audition the Gryphon and the Krell. The Diablo 120 will work nicely with your speakers. I had the Krell driving Wilson Sabrina's (excellent )  Different sound than the Hegel   
Moving Soon - Should I Pack Up Everything Now??
Good Luck with selling your house. Your level of equipment you own warrants being put away. You do not want pictures out there unless you are selling the equipment. I sold my home 2 years ago and thought I would wow people with my background musi... 
Really Long XLR
What crustycoot said You cannot go wrong with Mogami.   
RIP Robbie Robertson
All things must pass! Enjoy every day and appreciate the good people you have met along the way. Rest In Peace Robbie Robertson and thank you for Big Pink.  
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
Jazz at the Pawnshop! Being away from this hobby for several years I decided to buy a new amplifier. At the time I had a Conrad Johnson Premier 2. I bought it with me to demo the amp. (Adcom GFA 555) . The dealer connected everything (CD, Preamp, ... 
Songs Faber Olympica I vs Dynaudio Contour 20 - My Review
Vdotman   Could not agree more. I added Rel s510 sub.  Absolutely incredible results I know this is an old thread but I wanted to comment in case anyone else comes across it. I kind of agree with the comments that the Contour 20 can be a bit to... 
Do I buy an upscale TT?
What elliottbnewcombjr said. I am guessing you will be very surprised. You already have a great TT, Playing Vinyl typically requires your direct attention. This is where the look becomes important ie, two arms Great cartridge record clamp.   
Ultimate stereo nightmare
@dinov .... Based on personal experience this is the best advice I would give.