garebear

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does more power=better quality ?
No...better designed components with superior parts = better sound quality....IMO. I have listened to some 50 and even a 25 watt amp ( 1 was running in class A mod ) that were absolutely incredible. 
Active Shielding in Cables
I have the Synergistic Research Absolute and Designer's Reference power and interconnect cables with the active shielding.......they replaced the Purist Venustas and Proteus.....talk to the people at Synergistic. 
Muddy Waters Tribute
''Da Blues had a baby....and they called it rock and roll''...... 
Just got home from a Dylan concert
Okay...gotta say something on this one ! I have been going to Bob Dylan concerts since the late 70's.....I have seen him being backed by multiple bands from Tom Petty to the Grateful Dead. Some shows were great to good, others were just fair. But,... 
Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos?
I believe that it is a more personal and intimate hobby....When was the last time a beautiful lady was swooned back to your place after telling her that you just bought a new pair of B&W 801's !!! ??? But, and I'm just generalizing here, if yo... 
Best digital cable to audition?
XLO Limited Edition....balanced. Beautifully neutral.... 
If Audio bug never hit you, what hobby might have?
I probably would still be married.....even lost last girl friend over the hobby. Maybe I SHOULD HAVE taken up more drugs and sex !!!! 
Has anyone had any problem using Mikro-Smooth?
I had problems with the Mikro-smooth...I followed the instructions and made a now out print disc unplayable. I was not happy.....I don't think the ''stuff'' worked anyway. I could not tell any difference after it was applied on some of the disc's ... 
Football legend Johnny Sample has died
Am I on Audiogon ? .....I must have taken a wrong turn. 
The Cable Company - Wow
I also have worked with them for about 12 years or so.....Steve Aug is brilliant at matching the cables you really need for your system. A very honest company to deal with...they maybe just a few dollars more than what you see listed on Audiogon ,... 
Jim Capaldi RIP.
Terrible news as always with the passing of great musicians especially when it involves people to whom the music really did matter... also, I think your message Ben should be correctd to read ; 1945. 
Wife approval factor?
Now THIS is a great thread and Esoxhntr.....may the God's look down upon us and give us something like that. You just might have something there my man !!!! I love it...where's Slappy on this one !!!! 
Wife approval factor?
A very serious girlfriend of 3 years walked out on me and never came back and asked / told me not to contact her again after I purchased about $3,000 worth of Acoustic Science room treatment stuff. Hey, I needed some help moving the ''tubes'' into... 
Where's Slappy Been Lately ???
Maybe he's got his ''groove'' back on with that somebody special for the holidays and listening to some music !!!! 
Opinion's on XLO's Limited Edition cables
Mejames....thank you. This is a great site, and it serves a definite purpose, but I will never understand why people make comments about items that they have never heard of or have listened to and yet still make a comparison ! Or, make comments ab...