czarivey

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Just how great is Elvis Costello
I have his 7" records collection. They sound better than LPs. 
Sellers Beware!!!
the BIGGEST concern about international sales -- RETURNS or REFUNDS. Uninsured shipments would cost 3...4 times less than insured and registered, but if there’s any shipping damage, whatcha gonna do?So there’s no difference. If I have product to s... 
Do you think audiophiles are the most gullible hobbyists
audio_dyou might be right, but i’m 45/150lb, 8% body fat. run or bike daily with power workouts or games(volleyball in particular), consume lean and fresh home cooked food. not really nuts about organics(only in certain cases), but always get food... 
No Sellers willing to do COD anymore???
COD isn't covered in all areas. 
What's your profession? Age?
Daytime: Software Engineer;Other time: Vintage Audio repair, Running record store, Reselling estates, System worth around $4k, record collection about $25kCollect and re-sell records since early teens.Play accordion, electric bass, string bass and... 
Audio Research DS Series Amplifier owners. Turn on "twang" from transformer?
It's common in many amps to some degree of magnitude. Make sure that woofer and other drivers movement is very minimal to invisible. Other than that, if substantial contact tech support. 
Speakers for Heavy Metal
I'll pick up vintage JBL L800 if you can find.  
Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.
mapman, audiophile speakers must color signal to generate such emotional connection and so is other components.  
Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components?
smer319, Very nice speech and very nicely said. Going from their name, Audio Research, they are surely working on new products, ideas to improve current products and purge older designs in favor for newer and fresher looks that bring newer an... 
One entry-level IC, one really good IC.
Better or worse cables are always subjective.May be cable that is worse can actually be better sounding than better one between certain components. I believe among the brands such as Signal Cable and Mogami you can find an ideal match to your comp... 
Audiophile pets and their names...
r_f_sayles, sorry for your old cats. I’d say that 19 and 18 years for cats is pretty impressive as they’ve probably lived happily listening to lots of music that affected their longevity. My bird is fully flighted and took away outside once by mis... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Dave Brubeck "Live At Oberlin" 1962 issue on Fantasy StereoBefore that 5-track EP of Waitresses  "I Could Rule The World If I Could Only Get The Parts" to help my work-out rhythm.  
Speakers that open up at low volume levels
Sky isn't limit in this case and there will be trade-offs and trade-off may be the dynamic range. I'm absolute freak on dynamic range and the larger one gets my choice. 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
Anita O'day! 
Would somone tell me if an SPU will work in place of an FR-7 and which one is good?
FR-7 is also Roland-V accordion.