david99

Responses from david99

Priorities, who makes the rules anyway?
I paid more for my amp than I did for the used Hyandai I drive.I paid more for my preamp than I did for that car.I paid more for my speakers than I did for that car.I paid more for my TT/arm than I did for that car.My vinyl collection is worth muc... 
How did U get into this expensive hobby?
The Navy Exchange! Brings back nice memories. 
Krell enters the world of SACD ?
I think I will keep my NEC CDP for now.It sounds pretty good! 
Rogue 66 or AES pre?
Brad-excellent plan! I bet you end up keeping the 66 for a very long time.I saw a review in Audiomusings where the 66 was put up against the very popular and solid Stereophile class A Audible Illusions MOD 3A.To make a long story short,the reviewe... 
Rogue 66 or AES pre?
Brad-sorry about you being unable to negotiate a decent discount.I bought my 99 about 1 1/2 years ago and I guess the current demand is keeping the prices near retail.If I were you I would post a "wanted"for a used 99.The 66 is a very good preamp,... 
Don't try this at home hElP
I ripped an RCA almost clean off (dont ask) my beloved H.T. Prosilway MK 2... I sent it in with enough stamps for a return trip back to NY from Calif.Jim Wang had it re-terminated for free for me.Total cost $9.00 
Rogue 66 or AES pre?
Bradz-Tell me how your conversation went and what his lowest price is.He is (usually) very easy to negotiate with...what Rogue pre also 66 or 99? 
Who R U?
Ikarus,welcome aboard! 
Rogue 66 or AES pre?
If you knew a little about Rogue then you would know how many amps and preamps they sell.Trust me,they are in the big leagues now and only after a few short years.The dealer I got the 99 from is a personal friend who I do favors for including spre... 
Rogue 66 or AES pre?
PS there was a dealer in Florida who offered me a new 99 for $1325 drop shipped from Pa.I still cant figure why some dealers wont budge and others offer deep discounts. 
Rogue 66 or AES pre?
Dud- Melos/Rogue... all I know is I have one killer preamp that I got new for less than the price of the used Melos (except phono which came later with an even trade for my Black Cube)its been a while,but I think he wanted $1500 (sound right?) for... 
Rogue 66 or AES pre?
Actually Dud,my first choice when I was looking to buy a pre was a Sha-Gold.....my dealer had a used one in stock but steered me to the 99 instead.He said "no contest"Just his opinion of course.I will give you your well deserved negatives in due t... 
Rogue 66 or AES pre?
dud,that dead concert in 75 has warped your mind.ROGUE RULES..... PERIOD! :) Mark and I want a "conference" with you in Pa.! 
Who R U?
Welcome dude! I have a 12 year old daughter!! YIKES!! boys and clothes! My system is Rega Planar 25 with RB-600 arm/Grado Platinum cartidge soon to be replaced with a Grado Reference.The TT sits on a Bright Star Audio Big Rock (love that sand Kell... 
Leave well enough alone
I think the needledoctor.com sells replacment covers but be prepared to pay big bucks.Its the name of the game in this hobby.