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| Uber expensive repair at United Radio My '89 Toyota Camry had an oil leak. Toyota charged $350 to replace a 50 cent "O" ring. Where was the "O" ring and how much of the engine needed to be dismantled to get to it? I have no idea. My point is... | |
| Need help: turntable market in the $1500-$2000 range is overwhelming @audioguy - YOU try soldering a strand of copper wire thinner than a human hair. I couldn't do it. I will never purchase from this manufacturer again. You will do what you want. | |
| High expectations when listening to an orchestra You have to understand the issues and differences between the two events ("Live" VS "Memorex") and adjust your attitude and make allowances beforehand.In short, you must Pre-Tend.Your skill at pre-tending is what makes you a "Gifted Listener". | |
| What's your favorite lyric from a song? No one notices the customs slip away...Al Stewart/On the Border/Year of The Cat | |
| Wholesale prices Listen to the Magico A3, in that price range, before inflation kicks in... | |
| And the Winner Is... I wish the video provided some background as to who this man is (apparently, he is the father of the other guy who, I believe, is someone who makes speakers "Fritz"?). I would love to have his room... | |
| Help choosing an power amplifier I ALWAYS suggest a BAT VK-300SE or the update VK-3000SE. The 3000SE is preferable only because it's hard to tell how old a 300SE might be. You can call BAT and give them the serial number to get date-of-manufacture.These integrateds are designed b... | |
| Hi end audio equip sounds better today than in decades past due to tech - T/F @alexberger - How do you account for the emergence of this Thermal Compression? How was it avoided in the "old days". This is fascinating... | |
| BW 800 D3 Floor Speakers (correction: Two 255SE not 655SE) It dawned on me that the reason some favor mono's is to have a short run of speaker cable. In this case, I'd recommend two BAT VK-255SE in mono configuration. This must be done at the factory. Surprisingly, it ... | |
| Does the Audio Industry Have a Quality Problem? Bought a phono preamp ($175) and used it once. Used it second time (6 months later) and had a dead channel. fixed under warranty (but PITA).Purchased expensive amp (used). The dealer placed it in customary plastic bag and sealed with clear plastic... | |
| Need help: turntable market in the $1500-$2000 range is overwhelming A while back I owned a mid-level Music Hall (7.1?) and a lead clip broke off. I contacted Music Hall and they had no interest in helping me fix it.The rest of your list looks good. I favor Clearaudio but that's just my first impulse. | |
| Favorite Guitar Solo @eudisam - I agree this song is great. BTW, It's "Message of Love"... | |
| Favorite Guitar Solo @edcyn - "Dark Star" is the ultimate "Afterward" jam, got to admit.Close is Jerry Garcia’s work on Jefferson Starship’s "Blows Against the Empire" album "Have You Seen the Stars Tonight"/Starship". | |
| Better/best fullrange nearfield speakers? Thiel 1.6s. Best nearfield I've heard. | |
| Favorite Guitar Solo E. Clapton: Spoonful on "Wheels of Fire"Had to Cry Today on "Blind Faith"Do What You Like on "Blind Faith"Unsurpassed work... |