gabor2525
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| "High end" store snobbery Its an internet sickness, IMO bash everyone just of 8th sake of it... My point was they implied " no trade ins on junk" Meanwhile , they had a corner with 30 old low end items-when I asked them ,what are these? "they were swapped out for n... | |
| "High end" store snobbery Jaf and Pet: The place is in Bellingham WA. One shop for "X" product is the norm here.No competition. Anyway,I'll check out Seattle,seems like there are some very decent shop shop there. | |
| Made in USA McIntosh Integrated(USA),Speakers and Sub,Paradigm(Canada),DAC Musical Fidelity (European union) CD Player Sony ES (Malaysia),Steamer Marantz (Vietnam) If a product I desire is 50 per cent higher in price than a competing Chinese made product... | |
| How Did Your First Audiophile Experience Impact Your Audio Journey? I lived in Toronto in 1983-84.That period saw the proliferation of the Canadian speaker "boom" from the then new speaker makers like Energy,Paradigm,PSB etc.. Andrew Marshall, editor of "Audio Ideas guide" magazine was the audiophile guru in Cana... | |
| What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey? CHOM Montreal in the mid 70s.The very best DJs, music and commentary.They were ahead of the game.When up and coming bands were touring there, they usually had the frontman(woman) interviewed live before the gig... | |
| Considering ditching 5.1 for a soundbar; suggestions? I'm in a similar situation.Our older home had a great sounding 5.1 system .We have been in a much smaller space for the past 3 years.Presently have the Bose soundbar -well,you can kind of hear it .Still better than the putrid TV speaker.Bought th... | |
| The Music Room I have had a negative experience with TMR.I attempted to review them on their feedback column but was blocked from doing so...no wonder they have a 100 per cent positive feedback.The item they described as in perfect working order had issues.As we... | |
| CD player recommendations for... Just purchased a Marantz CD 6006-very decent not "high end" but surpasses my 20 year old Sony ES carousel player.You should be able to get one for $450... | |
| Advice re CD Player upgrade requested HIFIMAN 5 said:"Congratulations on your purchase! Once you have it and have it broken in, it would be nice to hear how it sounds in your system."Well I'm happy to report that the Marantz CD 6006 sounds great.It's connected to my McIntosh integrat... | |
| Advice re CD Player upgrade requested You are so right mental, most of us have different combinations of components.Mike,I do own an Oppo BDP 103 which is used exclusively for DVD video.My 2 channel system is dedicated toward music, housed in a custom made cabinet.Since the 1970s,my s... | |
| Advice re CD Player upgrade requested I have had quality issues with CA products as well as Panasonic/Technics thus my bias.No issues with Marantz,Sony or Yamaha. | |
| Advice re CD Player upgrade requested Thanks all.I ordered the CD 6006 by Marantz.Like it's features .Delete function, random play,USB A slot for iPod.Also got a 15% discount on the list price.... | |
| Advice re CD Player upgrade requested Thanks everyone!I will consider all of your options.The MAC player is out due to my budget.So is the Bryston I guess.My Sony player is over 20 years old so I was thinking that perhaps the newer technologies would enhance listening.As they say, th... | |
| What is the most memorable concert that you had attended so far? "Weather Report: 8:30".Their spectacular tour in 1979 and 1980.Unforgettable.The original group with Jaco Pastorius on bass.Attended on St. Helens island,Montreal Quebec.Outdoor venue too...That one was captured nicely on the same named album/CD. | |
| Paradigm Persona series I have owned Paradigms practically since the company was founded in 1982.d2 I agree with you that Paradigm's did not have the reputation of being "high end" .Neither were PSB ,Energy and other excellent Canadian speakers.That's what I liked abou... |