don_c55

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Turntable for life
LewmOrange slice damper suspension?????You are a nut case!  LOL! 
Hearing loss and audio reviewers ? READ ON
Most all big time audio reviewers are old farts way over 60!Use your own ears and ignore salesman and reviewers!The "educated hearing" of old audiophiles hearing more info is BS. 
It's Back - Technics SL-1200 MKGAE
$4000 bucks!   UGH!Way too high priced, and too cheap looking.Same arm as 40 years ago???? 
Dan D'Agostino Is Making 'Big Iron' Again - 800 wpc Monoblocks
Would not trust a 120 volt AC cord circuit. Needs 240 volt AC cord here in USA, and who uses that?Stupid overkill power! 
Why I prefer gear that is made domestically
I prefer service and repairs to be only done by the same people that built the gear in the first place.Factory service only.  I do not trust dealers working on my gear. 
Has Audiogon Been Hacked?
Phishing Emails are very common. Just delete them.They prey on the stupid. Never give out CC, bank, or personal info. when asked. The legit site never asks for that.I have had Audiogon related ones in the past. 
Great multichannel amps do not cut it in stereo
I never liked multi-channel (5.1) audio, with a TV, or in a movie theater.The picture is in front, there is "NO' back!Stereo only, for home theater IMO. 
ZYX Premium Cartridges
Stringreenhttp://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/70/708599.htmlYou need hearing aids but do not wear them???Also see post 1410472700 here on Audiogon. that you started on hearing aids. 
ZYX Premium Cartridges
StringreenSince you wear a hearing aid, your opinion on sound quality is worthless. 
I am sick of Adele
Not too bad a singer(not great IMO), but too fat! 
Back in the 80's and 90's Audio Research and Conrad Johnson
ARC was more popular around 1990, and had twice the number of employees that it does now. Their old plant in Minnetonka, MN was also bigger than the current one. They sell fewer, but more expensive, products now. 
When is Apple going to have an Iphoto that runs on El Capitan?
What does your post have to do with audio??? 
Experiences buying used cartridges
Sold several on Audiogon, but would never buy used!Never had a buyer complaint. 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Mark Levinison’s John Curl Modified Studer30 inches per sec speed2 inch, two track tapeHuge stand!Will never be beat!Heard it play back 2nd generation Levinson Jazz tapes. No better sound IMO! 
Turntable for life
VPI TNT III "Special" turntable (1999)VPI JMW-10 for every, easy, "very fine", "indexed" adjustment possible, and arm dampingVPI stand and maple top plateVPI SDSVPI dust coverVPI stainless steel record clampDead quiet, warm, accurate speed, and 3D...