firstonetallguy

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Oh no, say it ain't so.
3 Yes  (#'s 2, 4, 9) 7 No Where does that put me? I like this question.    
I'm curious. What is your "normal" listening volume?
Listening variables: Senior citizen Mild tinnitus Huge room 15 ft. from speakers, Electrostats with subwoofer and an additional 15" subwoofer.   More power than I need. Radio Shack meter:     C Weighed, Response Slow, Analog  Evening TV    70- 80... 
Is it the gear or the ears?
@ bjpd57a1 Thank you for a well written piece that caused me to slightly soul search myself.  Nah, doesn't apply to me.    
NEW Tekton Design Speakers - The Bonnevilles
@ willrich47 A useful analogy.   Tekton speakers were never designed for the way they look; they are designed for how they sound. Ignoring the inclosure visual aesthetics saves a lot of money in production.   The builder wants to give the "every... 
Can you recommend Jazz for some one that doesn't like Jazz?
@stuartk   Wow.  This was a wonderful explanation of what Jazz is.  I listen to Jazz almost as much as Rock and Roll but I dislike heavy improvisational Jazz.  Your descriptions of the different types of Jazz and the various interpretations real... 
PayPal Friends & Family listings. Why is this becoming so common?
Due to the amount of internet thievery, I will never purchase any item under the F&F option.  I see F&F and I immediately mistrust the transaction and/or the dealer.    
Does anyone on AG truly care anymore about objectivity & sincerity of Magazine reviews?
I learn about any interesting audio equipment solely through reviews from magazines, the internet, or YouTube videos. Over the years, I have purchased a very good system. The speakers, not listed, are the only items I would not buy without hearing... 
Schiit Loki Max?
@mike_in_nc  you stated: “Although I can read the knobs, I prefer more definite indicators. I bought replacement knobs from DigiKey.” Would you please tell me the exact knobs you selected that gave you the indicators you needed.  I want to pu... 
Use of Denafrips Iris 12th DDC with computer
@deep_333 +1.  This was the central point behind my earlier message, but it was not described as succinctly as you. I have spoken to 2 individuals who tried moderately expensive name-brand streamers to replace a music and TV room set of operatio... 
Use of Denafrips Iris 12th DDC with computer
@mesch  I found this video by Paul McGowan of PS Audio. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Paul+McGowan+talked+about+the+digital+signal+in+recent+Copper+Magazine+and+the+early+Genesis+Digital+Lens%2C&atb=v342-1&iax=videos&ia=videos&iai=ht... 
Adding tube sound to my SS system
@curiousjim I also have the BHK Signature preamp followed by  Pass Labs X260.8 Mono Amplifiers (2) Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A Electrostatic Speakers. I understand it has two 12AU7 dual-triodes tubes. The original tubes have many hours on th... 
I Sold my CD Player!!! Streaming sounds so incredible!!!
@baylinor "Au contraire"  --  Very nice.  I love the French.  I took it in high school, 2 years.  I can't read a word, but I liked the comment.    
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
@arafiq What an outstanding speaker review and comparison.  I have a very good feel, based solely on your detailed and easily understood review, of the quality of each of these speakers which were unknown to me.  I wish every review could be as w... 
Solid State Power Amps
@audphile1  +1 Pass X260.8 monos This is the best amp I have ever owned.  I have electrostatic speakers that are difficult to power correctly and the 260.8 makes them sing.    
YouTube star Jay loves McIntosh MC 901 amplifier
@ jetter + 1 The negativity is extreme, mostly based on reaction to a few YouTube posters that get extrapolated to everyone. It is very similar to all prejudiced and racist tirades.  Other adjectives for these sermons: envious, intolerant, ske...