garyalex

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Preamp recommendations for my system please
Cary Audio SLP-05  
Please go buy "Once" soundtrack CD
@tomryan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Once_(film) 
How long do good speakers last?
They'll last until you find something you think you'll like better.  All of a sudden there will be something wrong with them. 
Next TT
I have the Brinkmann Bardo with a Kuzma Stogi arm.  These replaced a VPI Aries Black Knight and JMW 10 arm.  The Bardo/Stogi is much, much better.  As they should be, considering the price difference. 
What speaker do you passionately want to demo?
TAD Labs - Reference One.  I've heard the CR1 at two different shows.  I was absolutely entranced.  I'd love to hear their flagship product. 
Klipsch Forte ii too bright, or is it my room ?
I have to say that I'd never want to have to switch between speakers to enjoy all the music I like.  I also think you're putting too much analysis into this.  It seems to me that the speakers don't work for you.  Sell them and get something else. ... 
RMAF 2021 Cancelled
@vinylshadow:https://www.chestergroup.org/newyorkaudioshow/2021 But I wouldn't make any plans on attending.  I doubt this one will actually happen. 
RMAF 2021 Cancelled
I got an email from Marjorie Baumert.  It's here as well: https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=178003.msg1872938#new  
To horn or not to horn
I didn’t like horns at all, based mostly on opinions I’d heard from others. I’d never bothered to find a way to give them a good listen. Then one day years ago I was at an audio show. It was when Stereophile was still doing audio shows. The show w... 
Very small, warm and dynamic speakers
Sound Artist LS3/5A:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMPnTmEZaZw  
Shipping floor standing speakers
If my experience is typical, don't ship UPS.  They'll find new and interesting ways to destroy your speakers. 
Hmmmmm speaker cables
Another Canare recommendation.  They're excellent cables. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Agreed.  And just because the Pontus’ presentation may be less warm than that of the Border Patrol doesn’t necessarily mean I won’t like it.  I wouldn’t have purchased it if I thought that were true. The only way to know is to listen, and that’s w... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
Thanks.  “Brighter”?  Uh-oh. 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
I ordered the Pontus II a few days ago.  I really like my current DAC, the Border Patrol SEi.  I just got curious after years with the BP.  I'm trying not to bring any bias to my evaluation of the Pontus but I'll be surprised if I prefer it to my ...