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| What do you see as the downside of tubes? Raquel's original comment had me somewhat baffled; the follow up post clarified things. A 4 ohm load is harder to drive and to do it properly does require more from an amp. That's not the case with a more efficient load. A properly matched system ... | |
| You can't have too many apostrophe's Thoughts of a (somewhat) innocent bystander:This was an interesting thread and became especially so when Douglas_schroeder chimed in. Very thoughtful perspective Mr. Schroeder.Abucktwoeighty is right. Mrtennis makes my day, too. I'm just too kind ... | |
| US only sales WHY??? T_bone, none of my comments were relative to a seller giving up their responsibility to the buyer as it's not something I'm likely to do. I give what I expect and that means the seller is responsible to deliver as advertised. We certainly concur t... | |
| US only sales WHY??? Here's a quiz for everyone. There are two worlds; each has its pluses and minuses:In the first world, a seller has no responsibility to deliver their product to the buyer in the condition advertised. If there is shipping damage it is the buyer's r... | |
| US only sales WHY??? Asking a seller to undervalue their product on the invoice exposes them to a potential loss in the event of shipping damage as shipping companies generally will not payoff more than the items declared value. If an individual wants to scam their go... | |
| Suggestions for speaker stand platforms? Thanks for the heads up, guys. Reading even one experience with a vendor like what was outlined in the thread referenced above is a total put off. I'll be sure to steer clear. | |
| Serious Addiction to Gear There may be something to it. Someone I know once called me an "AudiogoN addict".Hi, My name is Fpeel. I was clean for 22 days. Then I saw this power cord posted for sale... | |
| How far away is your Nirvana I Googled it and Nirvana is in Michigan which puts me almost exactly 2,400 miles away. At first glance it would seem I am a very long way from Nirvana.This distance thing set me to thinking. I listen to my system for hours at a time completely los... | |
| ruined a phillips screw, any inspired solution? Is it possible for an audiophile to be "just too finicky"? This is a question that may need its own thread. Or not...As a former professional millwright, amateur mechanic (auto and motorcycle) and current computer geek who has encountered stuck an... | |
| Has Anyone Criticized The Choice Of Your Cables? Add me to the list of those who've gotten grief over their cables. In my case it's been from my "technically knowledgeable" friends, one in particular. "Why the fire hoses? Gonna get bigger sound that way? (snicker)" This was one of several jabs f... | |
| Copper Sleeve over IEC After installing a copper coupler over the IEC connector feeding my CDP I tested it with a simpler version of the tester used in the Marantz video. The meter registered as if the coupler weren't there. A bead of Blu-Tac substitute was holding the ... | |
| Toothbrush's featured in Stereophile Unlike the Banksfriend, I am NOT interested in toothbrushes made out of "post consumer recycled materials." It's going in my mouth for heaven's sake! Ewww!What's next? Recycled latex condoms? Double Ewww! | |
| Resolution Audio Opus 21 questions Having added an Opus 21 to my system recently I've been through the usual experimentation with cords and tweaks. Trying a suggestion from another Audiogon thread brought a surprising improvement that includes better bass definition; you may find i... | |
| stereo for someone special Without specifying equipment my inclination would be a hybrid integrated (low maintenance; swap the input tubes every few years; still get some tube effect), solid state CD player and small floor standers that will work well close to the wall. Thi... | |
| Suggestions for speaker stand platforms? Thanks, Klipschfan. Granite slabs were actually my first thought (remnants from a memorial company to deaden the room vibrations and really bring the greats back from the grave?).Does anyone have an impression to share regrading granite vs. maple?... |