gdnrbob
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| Is Audiogon still struggling? Perhaps, due to the Pandemic, people are focused on more important things.Though they may be spending more time at home and just listening to music.😊B | |
| Power Conditioners Here is an interesting comparison between PS Audio and Audioquest, along with some useful information:https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audioquest-niagara-5000-ps-audio-p20-directst...HTH Bob | |
| The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier @msafrick,Mr. B. is building some Aria Monoblocks for me, too.It seems to be taking longer than expected, but I think that is due to difficulty in sourcing parts due to the pandemic. I have heard of other manufacturers having similar problems.Bob | |
| Audioquest Firebird Zero @OP,Interesting. I have no experience with any of your equipment, so I can't comment. But, I would call Johnny again with your impressions. Given his knowledge of equipment, I am sure he would have some suggestions.All I can say is when I listened... | |
| Length of speaker cables @b4icu,Yes, science can help determine things, but one issue is what is being measured and how it relates to human hearing. - The latter being a variable that has no one set status, as each individual has different hearing abilities. This alone re... | |
| Length of speaker cables @b4icu,If I read it correctly, the 6 foot cables are the speaker cables, not interconnects.And, though your 8 guage wire will probably sound good, I can tell you it won't hold a candle to AQ cables, let alone the William Tell.- And, this is coming... | |
| Speaker cables under floorboards - a good or bad idea? I disagree with millercabon.I think running the cables underneath the floor in a conduit would be a good way to go. If anything you could change, I would opt for some Audioquest cables with DBS-Like the GO-4-Good but not cost prohibitive.Bob | |
| Neutral Sounding Tube Amps - what gives? @ozzy62Â ,Sorry you feel that way. But, I hope you don't run into that Panda.You know, he: 'eats, shoot and leaves'.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eats,_Shoots_%26_LeavesB | |
| Speaker Choices For My System @verdantaudio,+1Though I would put the Vandy Treo's at the top of the list.Bob | |
| Neutral Sounding Tube Amps - what gives? @ebm .You're. Sorry for being pedantic.-Though if you mean SS can offer Tubes 'sound', then I agree.B | |
| Charging A Fee To Demo An Amplifier In A Brick & Mortar Store Though I can understand the dealer's point of view, I can't accept it completely.Given that the amps are used and fairly expensive, I see no reason to charge for an audition. Exactly how many people are wanting to audition these amps?When I bought... | |
| Speaker Choices For My System Well, most know me as a Vandersteen fan here, but your list is a pretty good one. As I have said before, you really have to listen to a speaker to know if it floats your boat.At $10K, should you buy used will give you a greater field to choose fro... | |
| McCormack Amps No Longer Manufactured? Steve is alive and well in Cali.SMcAudio is his company.He still upgrades the older McCormack's. Basically using the case and installing new boards and components.He has built DNA-1 monoblocks, Micro power amp monoblocks and upgraded a Microline D... | |
| Update on Audiogon Member Almarg A very sad day for me.I always find Almarg's post to be spot on and ones to be trusted implicitly.Hopefully, he can listen to music to his hearts content.Bob | |
| SS vs. Tubes with Vandersteen 2ce sig II Them's two nice nice amps.I will await your opinion. I have never listened to either, but I do know they are well respected manufacturers.Bob |