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| Individual International Seller Scam Czarivey, perhaps you could be a little more sympathetic to the OP's plight. Taiye, sorry you had this happen to you. But, as you said, 'lesson learned'.I think it was a very generous gesture to provide this information. I also hope you will be co... | |
| An inexpensive amp/preamp/integrated for Zu bookshelf speakers Goldprintaudio, I was looking at the MSRP which said something like $2500 Asianatorizzle, the decware always intrigued me, I need to do some more research...Smrex, If I can get a used Dynamo, that would be another option. | |
| An inexpensive amp/preamp/integrated for Zu bookshelf speakers Goldprintaudio, the Line Magnetic seem a bit pricier than I was hoping, though I have never gone the tube route.Yogiboy, the odyssey looks promising, thanks! | |
| Speaker cable lengths doe it matter they are not equal??? Qbndds, you are welcome. It was a nice thread. Another FWIW, I would get a ’liitle extra’ length so that you have some ’wiggle room’. I can’t tell you how many times when I tried to keep things short, I ended up having more problems connecting com... | |
| Speaker cable lengths doe it matter they are not equal??? When I upgraded my Transparent cables recently. I was told to keep the lengths the same.But, later thinking, I was confused. If the network boxes are supposed to overcome wire resistance/discrepancies, then why could they not make them so that the... | |
| Dac that produces music I own the Schiit Bifrost Multibit DAC, I also own a McCormack DAC (not upgraded). As a SMc fan, I hate to say the Schiit is better, very clean sounding as well as musical. The McCormack is no slouch, either( I am hoping to send it in this summer f... | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! Ken, in my experience, a dealer should be able to accomodate your requests. If you are only communicating by email, perhaps he thinks you are just a 'tire kicker'. A real brick and mortar dealer should be able to set up all the equipment for you t... | |
| Looking for IC and speaker cable suggestion I moved to Zu IC cables from Transparent and Audioquest. They sound very clean and don't cost too much- especially if you buy some of their older models on Ebay(direct from Zu).I still use current model Transparent Plus for speaker cables. They so... | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! Ken, If you are going with a dealer, then he/she should be able to allow you to audition all of the equipment. That is why you are paying him the higher dollar amounts, compared to buying used. Otherwise, it is like buying equipment from Agon base... | |
| Dac that produces music I am a cheapskate when it comes to buying stereo stuff. I try to get the as much sound quality without spending an arm and a leg.So, I would ask that you consider the Schiit line of DAC's. The cost to performance ration is excellent, and some mode... | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! I appreciate your loyalty to the dealers who guide you, it helps keep them in business.I was thinking you were using reviews and online opinion to do your upgrading. With regard to 'soundstage and separation':As I said before, the Preamp is probab... | |
| What has your audiophile experience taught you about yourself? Ahh, those Bose 901's were ahead of their time- though Mr. Vandersteen's efforts put them to shame, in my opinion.I never had other owners/reviewers influence my decision (remember this is the 80's, no internet), regarding stereo equipment. I only... | |
| Dazed and Confused - Upgrading System But Too Many Options! IMHO,If you enjoy the quest of research/upgrading. Then why buy new?Agon can save you the cost depreciation by buying used. If you feel your 'upgrade' isn't cutting it, then just re-sell it.FWIW,I think the Paradigm and BK amp are fine. I would go... | |
| NYC Stereo Consultant ? JohnnyR (audioconnection) is a Agon member. He offered to help me set up my system on Long Island. Perhaps you should contact him and see if he can help you. | |
| Speaker cable lengths doe it matter they are not equal??? Qbnnds, re: CD transports, you probably should start another thread, but I suspect you will get a wide range of opinions. Also, it would help if you give a price range. BTW- nice system.Almarg, You're welcome. I always enjoy your posts for their k... |