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| Differance between Avantgarde version 2 & 3 Let's RUMBLE! I have heard Avantguard on several occasions, and I've never been impressed with the sound that I've heard! To me, they've always sounded "honky" with a megaphone type of presentation. I've heard other horn speakers at the CES/THE SH... | |
| avoiding component purchase errors :part 2 Mrtennis, I have been reading your threads and posts, and I would like to ask you a few questions.1) Do you have a background in psychology, philosophy, research, or ethics?2) Are you primarily interested in audio, or the "stuff" that audiophiles ... | |
| How one would determine polarity of Altec 808-8G ? I was told to use a 1.5V battery, NOT a 9V battery for testing a speaker's "polarity" (phase). | |
| Pricing for Clipper 312 Cabasse speakers You can try either of these free translation services:translator1translator2As one of the free services states:Our free text translator is ideal for getting the gist of foreign textSometimes, the translation is more intelligible if you copy and pa... | |
| ExactAudioCopy ripping software Herman, you state:Compressed lossless means when it is played back that it reconstructs the original data perfectly so they are effectively the same, but compressed takes up less space.This sounds very nice in theory, but does it work in actuality... | |
| TRELJA almost In New York, 2006 Thanks for the info, and your effort! | |
| Auric Illuminator on CD's No skipping problem with A.I., either. Just the black ink from the pen can rub off of the outer edge of the CD, from repeat handlings.Larryken, why do you like the Nanotech 8500 so much? | |
| Best power cords in the $250-$400 range? Front-end > preamp > amp is the order in which you prioritize your power cords. I've always liked David Blair's CCPC cords, especially the "Top Gun".And get rid of the Monster 360, and replace it with one of his "Power Blocks" | |
| bullet-proof, great sounding Intrateds - used So I guess tubes are out :-) | |
| ExactAudioCopy ripping software About how many megs are there on the average CD? I'm trying to figure out if I can save a few dozen of my favorites on my notebook's not too large hard drive. | |
| Anyone ever try ear candles for better listening? Does anyone remember that NIGHT GALLERY episode [Rod Serling's post TWIGHTLIGHT ZONE series] in which an insect gets placed inside a guy's ear, and it has to eat through the brain, because it can't back up? It was called:THE CATERPILLAR*. "A bored... | |
| Definition of Local Dealer Mrtennis, the advantage of a local dealer is that many of the better ones will let you take home a piece of gear to audition in your OWN home system.If this is not possible, make sure that the particular piece of gear is mated to other equipment i... | |
| Definition of Local Dealer Arkprof, is that North or South Nowhereville :-) | |
| Definition of Local Dealer Elizabeth, Magnapan has some VERY strict rules for the protection of their dealers. Other manufacturers "football" their product lines [no names!], and many dealers have been hurt by these policies.Did you call Magnapan DIRECTLY, and ask for a "dr... | |
| Using Japan 100V Accuphase amp in US 120V. Safe? Further update:According to Accuphase, they will also not service any product if they find out that it was used outside of its authorized country. THIS APPLIES FOR OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE AS WELL! |