dwhess
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| Why all or most audiophiles are men? Most men are just more interested in operating, fixing, analyzing, restoring, building, etc. Most women are just more interested in enjoying those efforts. A good woman however will make up for this unbalance in other ways such as child care, r... | |
| Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people. I sold my old Teac A 5300 I purchased in S.E. Asia. I kind of miss it. I saved my 7" reels of good music and I'm thinking about getting another player for them. It's hard to find one in great shape and repair is difficult but I may keep looking. ... | |
| What a sad world we now live in....... In the comedy movie Bridesmaids, the main female character keeps driving by a cop she dated trying to get his attention by doing goofy things in the car. The funniest one was when she drives by sitting low in the car with Hispanic rap music playin... | |
| Moderately priced audio I took a recent interest again in improving my stereo system. I found it all a bit confusing so I decided to keep it simple and not too expensive for now. My good friend confessed to me that over the years he probably spent $50k buying, selling, ... | |
| Well maybe it IS my hearing lhasaguy, I enjoyed your post regarding your hearing. We have a few things in common. I'll be 70 next month, flew helicopters in the Air Force, spent 21 years in law enforcement and have a touch of tinnitus. My hearing is actually still good but ... | |
| Better sound with ethernet cable? I ran a Cat 6 ethernet cable from router to stereo and the music does sound a little better. I'm presently streaming Spotify and it sounds very good but I understand that Tidal & Quobus sound better so I will probably sign up for that. Thank... | |
| What equipment have you bought this year so far ? I merely purchased a good Yamaha receiver, CD player, better speaker wires, and now streaming Spotify. This will hold me over for a while until I learn more, then I'm sure I'll get serious. I've learned from other hobbies, not to jump in too soon... | |
| Like to tweak my system That's good advice, thanks. I have an audiophile friend who told me that over the years he probably spent $50k on stereo equipment by buying, selling, trading, upgrading, etc. He said if he could start all over today, he could put together an equa... | |
| I'd like to upgrade my speaker wire Good advice, thanks. Doug | |
| I'd like to upgrade my speaker wire That's all great advice, thanks guys. Doug | |
| Like to tweak my system Thanks for that advice, I really do appreciate it. Doug | |
| I'd like to upgrade my speaker wire 40 feet total, that takes into account down through the floors, through the basement, and back up. 30 feet might be enough but a lot too long is better than a little too short. Thanks for the advice. Doug | |
| I'd like to upgrade my speaker wire No, 40 feet total | |
| speaker repair Miller Sound in Lansdale, Pa. does excellent work on speakers. Bill is a very honest person and will do exactly just what you need. tel: 215-412-7700 | |
| McIntosh Integrated Amp I think I may be suffering from a little stereo fever. I may just take a breath and follow previous advice on this site, maybe upgrade to the Vandersteen 2s or sigs, maybe a sub. Thanks for understanding. |