fpeel
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| Multi channel much better than stereo? Actually, Urban may be onto something, though it's going to work against him in a way. In my circle of friends there are those who appreciate my two-channel system and others that don't get it. These exist in varying shades of gray. On one end is ... | |
| Best Copper IC under 200. An all copper cable worth considering is the Harmonic Technology Truth Link. Recently I had to the chance to compare them (in someone elses' system) against a couple of Nordost ICs and left with a very favorable impression. The Truth Links are usu... | |
| Madonna s Music. Madonna has never impressed me as an singing artist. Instead, her popularity seems mostly tied to her ability to create a controversial personae, then, when it beomes stale, reinvent it. She literally beomes someone "new" with each album. This, of... | |
| Ethics of last minute auction "poaching" Actually auctions are for those that want to participate. Nothing more, nothing less. Being "for adults" or "the Big Boys" has nothing to do with it as Audio4fun just proved. Man, talk about crying! | |
| Access/Use Restrictions-Listening Room Having anything that's too easily tipped over wouldn't work here in CA. First decent earthquake and it'd go flying. For similar reasons to Angela's I've had house cleaners. It's not that expensive and frees up some time. For safety's sake I use pr... | |
| Ethics of last minute auction "poaching" Megasam's right. The auction system on Audiogon has it's shortcomings as a way to procure equipment, such as its being heavily loaded in the seller's favor and the way bids close.Jostler3 is right that closing the bidding 24 hours (or some reasona... | |
| Where do you guys buy replacement tubes? Have to agree with Kevin about "the customer is always right." It's a fine ideal, not always practical. My guess is that most people who've dealt with the general public know what that means. A short and sweet explanation is that there are way too... | |
| ASC Tube Traps vs. Cube Tower Trap It's all a bit clearer now. Craig's free-standing 15" panels are most likely what ASC calls the "Planar Trap". The 8" wide ones I mentioned come in a framed "Sound Panel" and a frameless "Sound Plank" (which also comes in a 6" framed version). Cra... | |
| ASC Tube Traps vs. Cube Tower Trap Yeah, Czapp, I'm quickly coming to the conclusion that functionality is going to win out over form. The tube traps are starting to look like the more desireable solution. Being a bachelor I have that luxury... and can always turn them into plant s... | |
| ASC Tube Traps vs. Cube Tower Trap Thanks, Craig. Just a couple of quick points. Do I understand correctly that you'd rather have two 16" tubes rather than five of the 11" size? Also, the Cubes do have difussion sides, but being square are limited in how much they can be dialed in ... | |
| Aranov 9100 vs. Rogue M120 Thanks. | |
| How to Move Heavy Audio Components Similar to Bobspeak's suggestion, putting heavy equipment like large speakers on cardboard makes changing their position much easier. Don't lift them. Instead, lean them over and slip the cardboard underneath. Take the spikes off first or this won... | |
| How would you start with 5K? Speaking earnestly, I'd start with the best two channel system $5K would buy, including basic room treatments, and build from there. You might be surprised how well a two channel system with good imaging works for the occassional HT use. A good CD... | |
| Aranov 9100 vs. Rogue M120 Thanks, Tm12. Any idea what this upgrade costs? | |
| A bad situation Have to agree with Kthomas. Unless agreed to in advance, it is a seller's responsibility to deliver a product "as advertised." It's unfortunate that the preamp was damaged in shipping, but these things do happen. The good news for the buyer is you... |