garebear

Responses from garebear

Has it all been worth it?
.....yes, for me it has been worth it. I was always in it for the music, the love of music and as I have gotten older and as my system has progressed my appreciation for music has got even stronger. Like in life, I have met some real dic#$ in this... 
Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
.......my big mistake the ;  '' Buyers nicely forgot '' to include the Pay- Pal fees.      
Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype)
.....yes and the fact that the last two sales I had here on Audiogon, the sellers conveniently  '' forgot '' to add the Pay - Pal fees when that was clearly marked in my add and I was picking up shipping. This was also after asking for a lower pri... 
Susanna Hoffs + Travis
.......yes I would agree that at almost 63-64 she is even more beautiful than before. She has aged very well and still loves that Rickenbacker guitar. Good for her and us....!   
No one talks about Purist Audio Design cables.
.......thankfully 1971gto455ho always brings a positive attitude and response to these forums. His comments are always based on what he has listened to and can share it with us neophytes. What would we do without him.....??? But then again cables ... 
Furutech 's Project V1 Power Cord.....question.
......thank you Mr. bugredmachine and I do like the Synergistic power cords but not a big fan of all the '' accessories '' that you need to buy with them at a cost.  .......thank you as well Mr. Stringreen as I realize now that English must be yo... 
Bose 901 Review Well Done.
........didn't the BOSE corporation just buy McIntosh and Sonus Faber ????  
Furutech 's Project V1 Power Cord.....question.
..... I am the OP of this thread and it is almost a year old now and I am still wondering what people think of this power cord. I think my interest still lies somewhat in the polarizing comments of its sonic characteristics as some really like it,... 
What would you save in a fire?
....sorry does not seem like the right word here and it no doubt stinks. But you got out with the most valuable possession .....your life ! Call it a win !   
Chinese Cables that sound good
.......orda numda 5 ..... '' Some dumb guy ''  best cabol you can get cheap !   
Good outlet for amplifiers
.....go with the best Furutech along with their wall plates. You will not look back and I was surprised what a difference it actually made.   
For those who miss Geoff
He was a contrarian .....don't miss him in the least and we are better for that here on Audiogon.    
Schiit Skoll phono stage
Holy Schiit they did it again . Will look into this .  
Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse
I bought a new / demo pair of them back in 1998 or so. Great speaker even though a two way that as someone noted , very bass shy. Avalon is no longer the company they were back then under Neil Patel.  In my opinion the new line is good but not for... 
Chet Baker vs. Miles Davis
....both very, very good with talent that will never be duplicated but in my opinion , two different artists. Enjoy them both.