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| meridian vs. metronome Metronome s/s or tubed version? Do you need or want upsampling? Balanced outputs? The CD 1 (correct me if I'm wrong) might not offer balanced outs, which you will need and doesn't offer upsampling, however, the CD 2 does.Metronome is a fine produc... | |
| Interconnect help for a NEUTRAL system Tok 20000, I've considered Quattro Fil but it's not in the budget. Twl / Nighthawk, thanks, I'll stay away from silver. Don't think I'll like the added brightness or detail.Newbee / Sonic_genius, I'll consider rolling tubes after I buy some ic's, ... | |
| Audio photo gallery for A-gon members Very cool designs out there. I've noticed you are into "shiny" tube gear. So am I. My fav' looking design would have to be the Thor Audio stuff. I guess the designer is a hockey fan (big puck design). | |
| What was your latest LP find?? Hey LUGNUT...I'll buy or trade ya' for your "DEAD MAN!" | |
| LP pressings..which country or label... Thanks cats for your input. I'll just keep flipping through the piles in search of that Japanese, German or UK pressing until my fingers start to bleed...but in the end, it's all good. | |
| 25 customs/tax fee to ship audio to Canada ?? If you think 15% tax is crazy, we are now being charged $7.00 for a pack of smokes...and now our government is seriously considering LEGALIZING the selling and use of marijuana! So to all our neighbours to the south...we're not low-balling you, ou... | |
| Any gear you wish you had bought or not sold?? Before I seriously got into stereo equipment, I owned an old Pioneer receiver and an okay Dual tt. During a move I GAVE away 4 crates of 70's jazz / rock etc. to this mover dude because I was short of cash for their services.I'm still paying for m... | |
| Upgrade suggestions needed I also agree with Judit and John's recommendation. Do the speakers, if not the speakers perhaps a tubed preamp...it should produce some warmth in the highs and mids. Just an opinion. Have fun. | |
| Great Spooky &/or Melancholic Soundtrack/Classical One of the first "soundtrack" albums I bought was from the movie "The Hunger" starring Catherine Deneuve, Susan Sarandon and David Bowie - weird vampire flick. This falls into the category of spooky / melancholy / classical- right up your alley.As... | |
| Problems using Western Union Money Orders? Pretty much any bank note can be counterfeited these days with current hardware. Money orders would be a breeze. Money orders are considered as "cash" but it's a doggie dog world that we live in. It's in the bank or institutions best interest to b... | |
| Most achingly-beautiful music Johann Sebastian Bach / Goldberg Variations piece by Glenn Gould - may they rest in peace.2002 marks the 20th anniversary of Glenn Gould's death. Moreover, on September 25, 2002 Glenn Gould would have celebrated his 70th birthday. | |
| Leveling spikes for speakers Check the Martin Logan web site. They sell adjustable screw-in locking spikes for their heavy-weight speakers. Might just work for you. | |
| Who makes a Stereo listening chair The chair I'm thinking of is called the "Ball" or "Globe." It was designed by Eero Aarnio, a designer from Finland. Made from moulded fibreglass-reinforced polyester seating section on painted aluminum base with internal fabric-covered foam uphols... | |
| Amp help for Paradigm ref 100 before I go insane Are you buying new or on AudiogoN? If new, take your speakers to the store and demo each amp. I wish I had. | |
| Sand or Lead shot Using sand should suffice for audio stands. For speaker stands l would use both materials, albeit shots of various materials can and will become very costly. I don't think there will be significant improvements using shots for an audio stand. Use ... |