dhite71

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How Is This Possible? Must be Counterfeits
A couple years ago I had some Cardas Cygnus speaker cables that I bought from a dealer new.  I wanted my interconnects to match but wasn't ready to shell out the cash so bought them from Ali.  I knew they were fake but thought why not try.  Part o... 
A GOOD dry record cleaning device
The RECORD RESCUE lint roller is a nice size and works well.  I got mine on Amazon.  
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
@wlutke  Do you use HiFishark to monitor the market and past sales?  You don't know for sure what things sell for but you see what they were last listed at.  There were two on USAM a couple weeks ago for $4600 & $4000.  Hopefully your discoun... 
The Music Room
TMR is a class A outfit that would offer you a fair price for selling a used car to a used car dealer....don't go in expecting to get anywhere close to what you want for the sale from an ad.  I have gotten quotes from them and Paragon and they wer... 
power cord for pass 250.8
@pinwa good to know...I will check them out as well Another seemingly good option is Shunyata's latest releases.  I spoke to them back in December and they were very excited about the Gamma and Theta lines in that they are their best cost to perf... 
power cord for pass 250.8
I am always intrigued by the small companies that could very well be turning out great products at a fraction of the cost of the big-name products.  I don't see where anyone has acknowledged piebaldpython's post about NRGCustomCables I went to th... 
dCS Bartok vs Aurender A20
@tcbrinkley Did you ever get any more info?  I ended up with an A20 and it is great but still want to try a Bartok APEX.  Let us know if you get the chance to compare or get any intel  
How important is the efficiency of a speaker to you?
This sounds like Wilson Audio, which I have.  Do not assume everything you read.  I recently auditioned a pair of Alexia 1 that are supposed to require lots of SS power.  The sounded better and more musical at the same output with an Audio Researc... 
Let the best be your guide
@rvpiano  I just posted to your records and CDs thread This one is connected and so relevant to my day.  I upgraded speakers a few days ago.  My previous were so consistent where most everything sounded good.  My new ones are much more revealing... 
Records and CDs
This is all 100% personal preference and I still much prefer my records over streaming. I should probably go separate DAC/streamer to compete with my analog but the Aurender A20 is so easy to own and use. My analog is a Rega P10/Koetsu Rosewood Si... 
Transparent Audio is anything but Transparent
@marshinski15  I feel your pain on both points!  I don't start posts much anymore as so many people pick up on one aspect and start off on a tangent and the actual question is ignored.  This lead to others responding to their topic and the OP is ... 
Need Guidance for Next/Last Pair of Speakers
@seadweller  I scanned the posts and don't see what amplification you are using to know your flexibility on efficiency level.  I have been loving my Wilson Sophia 1 for about 5 years.  They do everything right with a very natural, musical and eas... 
Vinyl Records - Shipping, max/min temperatures
We’re talking about a few days of transit here not 10 years of storage. I cannot imagine anything under controlled conditions across the US is going to cause a problem….like people said retailers ship every day. I understand the concern, but you’r... 
Best Options For A Tubed Preamp - $2500 Or Less, Preferably Used To Maximize Value
@nightfall  +1 for ARC I have went through many line stages over the past 5 years that included the LS 26 & 27.  I would not recommend simply looking at them in the sense of the number as your sequential options.  I would stay within a gener... 
Does it bother you when you see inflated MSRP’s for used gear on AG?
I’ve messaged sellers that do this and said with the MSRP you have listed and asking price you’re about 40% of retail; the actual MSRP is this so at 40%  I’ll offer this lol I guess you can imagine that doesn’t go anywhere