don_c55

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Audio Research VSi60 integrated reliability?
I owned an ARC D125 that I bought used in the 90's that had an output tube internally short and the amp burst into flames rising up 6 inches above the amp which was destroyed. The dealer said he had 6 other customers with the same amp that used Ch... 
Power Cords - Just Say Yes
Fairy Tales for Fairies! 
is one ear usually stronger?
B_limoJust go to a walk in clinic and get an ear cleaning with a flush of warm liquid cleaner, to completely remove all the wax.A few years ago I had a blocked ear with wax, when I cleaned my ear with a cotton swab, and could not hear out of one e... 
Review: ZYX UNIverse II Cartridge
What "print" or internet magazine is Doug part of?He only shows up on Internet forums and the SORAsound site. His opinion is no better than many others on these forums.His system is inadequate to have a valid opinion on bass performance.He gets fr... 
Review: ZYX UNIverse II Cartridge
AlbertDeacon is the Valin of ZYX!Glory of extreme bass performance, on his system, that he has said in past reviews does not go below 40 HZ.$8500 is absurd for the UNIverse II. 
Review: ZYX UNIverse II Cartridge
How much did you actually pay for the ZYX cartridges that you "review" hear on Audiogon?Are you a "professional" reviewer or a shill for SORAsound and their "special" ZYX cartridges that are not available anywhere else?What exactly are the physica... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
"The" reference book on scotch is "The Whiskies Of Scotland" by R.J. McDowall. Out of print for years, but can be found online.The author says there is almost no improvement after 15 to 20 years of aging.Dr. McDowall has taste tested and character... 
Wadia still in business?
I hear Audio Research bought them.Give them a call. 
stereo system evaluation--objective or subjective
"wouldn't be instructive to find a method that is independent of the listener?"WTF???How do you eliminate the listener, idiot?TALK ABOUT A STUPID RESPONSE! 
Beware purepower inc
I have 1050 from the Canada PP that I bought in 2011.Took three months to ship after I ordered it. Works great though.I think it was made in Taiwan not Canada.Their website photo of the current manufacturing plant looks fake! Nobody uses a solderi... 
Reduced analog posts and items for sale here?
It has to do with the new owners!Since the redesign last December this site went down the drain!It is not the recession, which hit 4 years ago. 
stereo system evaluation--objective or subjective
For someone that claims to be an audio reviewer, you ask stupid questions! 
Curtains to control high frequency
Use hanging vertical blinds.They can be adjusted to let some light, and vary the high frequency absorption and refection.Curtains absorb too much sound. You need some sound reflections. 
Magico S5 Debut David Michael Audio
This is an audio discussion forum, NOT an advertising space! 
Logitech Touch vs Apple TV
The audio on ATV3 is very good on Netflix films! iTunes music library audio is acceptable and very versatile.I am using a Sony HDTV through Audio Research SP-14 and Son of Ampzilla 2000 into Magnepan IIIa's.The ATV3 for $99 is a no brainer!