david99

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Should there only be one company making gear?
Nrchy- I am not falling back to my 'previous form' I made an error in the mono's is all.You did say you hated them (and tubes)Why dont you mention your remarks about "I wouldnt own gear in your system on a dare" or "tubes are for old people"Or,and... 
Should there only be one company making gear?
sorry,Cary mono's you said you hated.Practice what you preach Nirchy"I wouldnt buy some of the gear you have on a dare" "tubes are for old people" I think that says it all. 
Should there only be one company making gear?
Nrchy-you posted to me in a previous thread"I wouldnt buy some of the gear you have on a dare"This thread had not taken on a personal attack mode until you posted these remarks.I came back swinging but after some thought, I had audiogon delete my ... 
Should there only be one company making gear?
would you want one choice of shirt to wear?One band on CD/LP to listen to?One kind of car to drive?One nationality?this thread is 'different' 
Oracle Delphi Mark V Belt Installation
I had a Delphi and changing the belt is a scary experience.I think the best way to do it is to have a helper.I always did it alone and it wasnt fun. 
SACD - Dying already?
Go to a CD shop that sells used CD'sYou might be surprised what you find.I have found several used and mint SACD's for $9.99From what I recall,Best Buys SACD's usually are ~ $14-$18 
MusicalFidelity X10D Tube Buffer ,any good ?
for anyone interested,here is info.on a VG power supply.I was too lazy last night to look up the info.It can be found at www.hosfelt.comits 'adapter #56-483'12vac,4.5amp.It sells for $7.99...yes $7.99Its the same thing Rat Shack sells for $30Im su... 
MusicalFidelity X10D Tube Buffer ,any good ?
I have one with a good power supply.I adds warmth and makes the mids more lush.If you like nice crisp,focused sounding musicforget getting one.If you like warm and lush and with descent detail then you may love it.I just got mine w/some mullards.I... 
Is Remote Control Important?
I like to control the volume to different levels for different songs on even a single CD.As many know Im into hard rock,metal,nu-metal and the never to die,classic rock.If there's a song that rocks hard,'ll give it a crank.If its a rock ballad I m... 
Audiogon Music News June
Nice job Ben! Finally some Moodies on SACD! Cant wait.Thanks for all your effort keeping us updated.Going to see Rush in August! "Ed Sawyer" good one! 
SACD - Dying already?
Someone is buying SACD's.I find used ones all the time in the used CD bin at my small,local CD shop.I think non-audiophiles buy them because they just figure its a regular remastered CD.Plus the prices are around what redbooks go for.Many SACD's o... 
Problem with Cardas. They won't help, can you?
I e-mailed Cardas one time and got a reply from his wife! 
No one cares this is the anniversary?
Before my time of course,but I had an uncle in the U.S. Navy die during the practice run for the beaches when German torpedo boats suddenly showed up and caused mass U.S. casualites.Our family still has a picture of him in uniform.18 and full of l... 
Best midrange on SS amp ?
Pass Labs Aleph-3 
Low watt system for rock,electronica?
Sean,I know YOU dont believe in Santa Clause.1000 wpc 'aint enough! :~)