dave_72

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Best vintage Tannoy for rock?
Tannoys sound better with the supertweeter, true? Just curious... 
Parasound JC-1 vs. Pass Labs X350.5
Ok, thanks for the responses. Much appreciated. 
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet?
Yes, of course. 
Klipsch Cornwall III
Nice to hear from a troll. You just felt like puking out a snide remark because you're so happy with your life. Typical of the Audiogon elite.Regardless, what I said about Harbeth 40.1s is true. They're not worth the asking price at all. But, they... 
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet?
James Bongiorno died a little while ago, unfortunately.http://www.tnt-audio.com/edcorner/january13.html 
80s Metalheads...sleeper picks
I agree, very underrated bands. As far as Hawkwind, all I have is 'Hall of the Mountain Grill.' I really dig that album! 
New Musical Fidelity M8 pre - anyone heard this
My concern is that they're made in Taiwan. But that's the way everything's headed; Taiwan, China, and Malaysia. 
B&W D1 vs D2 Diamond D1 vs Diamond D2
But the 801s of any generation won't sing without the proper amp or amps behind them! 
B&W D1 vs D2 Diamond D1 vs Diamond D2
Yeah, I agree, that was one Hell of a speaker. I had the pleasure of auditioning one in 1990 or '91 at a local dealer. I liked it a lot, but I couldn't quite afford it, really. And so it goes...Years later I heard the 801Ds, and let me tell you, t... 
Klipsch Cornwall III
I can believe that. Harbeth's are some of the most overrated and overpriced speakers out there. Followed closely by the Spendor SP100s. 
B&W D1 vs D2 Diamond D1 vs Diamond D2
I wish B&W would bring back the 801D. 
emotive mono blocks and b&w matrix 801s a good mat
Compete with Krell, Rocwland, etc? How so? 
Why is Dynaudio so much cheaper in Europe?
Well by far most audio gear is far cheaper in the US compared to Europe. Party due to the higher VAT. The VAT is 20% where I live.Yeah, that VAT has gotta suck big time... 
Why is Dynaudio so much cheaper in Europe?
cuz when i see lets say burmester gear prices in europe...and in america...you dont have to be smart to conclude they are ripping you off big time...Sad but true, unfortunately... 
Why is Dynaudio so much cheaper in Europe?
Hi Bill,No problem. Well, since you put it that way, I would agree. Perhaps I'm being too pessimistic here. The gloom and doom man, haha. I know very well, that this is a business, and making money is part and parcel of the whole thing. That is tr...