david99

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Reel to Reel Question?
No shhh! where are they,eBay? 
Reel to Reel Question?
I've been interested in reel to reel for sometime.When I was a young teen I went to a girls house and her father had a reel to reel playing ELP Tarkus.I still remember the great sound I heard that day.Maybe he was a 'phile but I dont remember his ... 
single disc sacd player for 300 used
Just to inform you all,I just sent payment of $220 inc. delivery for a NIB XE-670I think its worth a listen.Thank you all for your input! 
Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K
I have a thread in the digital section about my search fo a source.Please feel free to join in and express your opinions.The thread is " single disc sacd player for $300.I sure am cheap,arent I? 
single disc sacd player for 300 used
Im leaning toward a Sony XE-670.I found 2 for sale for $250 each.Thats more then list but Ive been told its because they are hard to come by.One seller told be he thought the XE-670 was basically a single drawer XE-555 ($1800 list)???Also Ive been... 
Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K
Unsound- Thanks again for all your help.You are a CLASS A audiogon member for sure. I wont have a 'killer' rock/metal rig but Im sure I'll be pleased.Besides according to one member here,one needs thousands of wpc to be a head banger so I guess fe... 
Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K
sorry,its the Electro AW 75 
Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K
I reached deeper into my dirty jeans and pulled out a wad of cash.on order is a Electrocompaniet AW 74 fully ballanced dual toroid high current class A bias Thiel slayer!The check goes out tomorrow!!!!Questions I can find answers to:Its 75wpc @8oh... 
Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K
Ok-Im tempted to sell the 3.5's.I have 2 people that have been interested for some time.My best and most solid offer is for $700 in my pocket.I just paid $840 for them so it would be a loss for sure.I like the idea of running a CDP straight into a... 
Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K
Thanks everyone for the tips!Thank you for the offer Siem a.k.a. Unsound.I will be in touch with you.Here's another question.Does Sony make a SACD player with remote volume?  
Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K
Thank you Jeff and hifiguy.TWI,please flame elsewhere.You are of no help.Please keep them coming and again,thank you guys! 
Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K
I would like to add more.I had to sell off my old stereo this past summer for a couple of personal reasons.I got e-mails from some of my friends here when they saw my stuff was for sale.Some even offered to loan me gear until I got a new rig put b... 
BEARD P-100 tube amp
This is a 6550 based amp.It doesnt have a 4 ohm tap.Just a 8 ohm tap.I was thinking, with 6550 tubes at 100 wpc it 'may' be a good match but Im concerned some about the 4 ohm issue with the Thiels.One of these amps is up for sale right now and Im ... 
RB-300:help ;I think I'm wacked
Well,heres a tweak I've read works.Bust off the finger wand on the head shell.Well,maybe busting it isnt cool but cutting it off and filing it clean will do.From what I've read the finger wand is microphonic and the removal of it cleans up the mus... 
Study finds your Amplifier reveal your personality
I am clean and pure.Some call me very transparent.My bottom is a bit soft but smooth.I can be very PASSive at times also.Guess which amp I own.:~()