elliottbnewcombjr
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| Do any of these interest you at all? (If you had the money)(Which I don't) thanks for the link, some amazing and quirky stuff to be sure.Even if I won the lottery, there are only a few I would consider listening to. I would like to SEE many of the fantastic designs, just to appreciate the design, construction, but more l... | |
| Heavy power cord I wish all components had removable power cords. I unplug, move, relocate, loan, ... makes it so much easier to move without cords.so I want something that stays connected but easily disconnects. my Cayin A88T integrated amp has a removable power ... | |
| The Totalitarianism of the Rational Audiphile glennewdick A lot of music is crap, perhaps there is a market for vintage crap equipment to listen to it with.I just saw Quest Love drummer for the Roots band on a late show. His LP collection is up to 130,000 lps and growing.He says he is now ... | |
| Class A 30 Watt Amps: Are they enough to drive my book shelfs? No to "are they enough power for inefficient speakers?".Yes to "is this a bad move?".Used KEFs still get a good price, unless you absolutely love them, I would sell them, get a pair of efficient speakers (no ports), and plan on adding a small self... | |
| Class A 30 Watt Amps: Are they enough to drive my book shelfs? No. | |
| The 5 stages of making a bad audio purchase Sometimes all I want is to find a bit of humor here.There are some people who are very funny here.Remember the cartoons in Stereophile? | |
| The 5 stages of making a bad audio purchase Clearly we should toke or drink wine/scotch/bourbon/ale prior to evaluating potential purchases/improvements. Funny thing is, alcohol affects/reduces our hearing, which is why drinkers get progressively louder. Then, ears hear frequencies differe... | |
| How do you rationalize audio upgrades? Assuming all other factors have been examined, and there is a 'real' difference, At 71, I am very realistic regarding 'will I use it? benefit from it? resale value? Like you, I look at the extra money over time to help decidecameras: I look at ... | |
| American Made Speaker Cables Bulk what concept do you believe in?what type of insulator? jacket? strand diameter? # of strands? termination? | |
| Is the buyer responsible to cover the cost of a return? what dealer? you could select who he takes it too, or, at least talk to his dealer choice before they mess with it, make sure you think they are qualified.it may be best to just pay the return shipping, these things can get out of hand, cabinet fi... | |
| Need Advice on a Tube PreAmp & DAC on a Frugal Budget I went for a used McIntosh Tube Preamp/Tuner, mx110z, and love it. http://thetubestore.com/lib/thetubestore/schematics/McIntosh/McIntosh-MX110-Z-Series-Owner-Manual.pdf I'm guessing you've probably never heard great FM Stereo (most people haven'... | |
| Is it even possible to set up a system in 12x12 room? Most people never have the 'ideal' imaging triangle, their listening position, like mine and most of my audiophile friends, is further back than the width of the speakers, by a few feet or more. Usually that is combined with the rear wall being fa... | |
| Who needs a Preamp?? 1. try tubes?2. loudness compensation (progressive low volume boost of lows and highs) usually an on/off switch. When 'on' it automatically, and progressively, engages boost as you lower the volume below ... Typically misunderstood because it is ... | |
| Need help identifying these speakers purchased in 1992 this poppped up in a quickie search http://audioasylumtrader.com/ca/listing/Speakers-Floor-Standing/Essence/Amethyst-Gem/Legendary-Audio-Engineer-Dale-Pitcher-39-s-Personal-Speakers/164545 | |
| Recommend speakers for a large living room IMO: The space needs to solve two things, and must be designed together.First, Home Theater, Surround Sound, Light Control. It's solution, viewing location and furniture layout will effect:Second, 2 Channel Stereo Music System. Sometimes the home ... |