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Audio Connection/Johnny Rutan
@tomic601 ,Unfortunately, this pizzeria is limited to water and sodas.B 
Audio Connection/Johnny Rutan
@tomic601 ,Actually, the pizzeria down the street is very good! 😋Bob 
Questions about using audiogon to sell 1st time
@snapsc,+1Tammy is the go-to person here on Audiogon.You can research prices on Hifi Shark (just apply the filters). So, you don't need the Bluebook.Bob 
Maybe being discerning isn't that good for us?
Now this is a great thread!Some say 'Ignorance is Bliss'.Some say 'Knowledge is Power'There are some people who have pitch perfect hearing. So, hearing a song can either be enjoyable or painful.-Something that the vast majority of humans would be ... 
Keep noise creators outside your clean power zone
@erik_squires ,+1B 
Audioquest thunder vs tornado HC powercords
I forgot to add,I own the Thunders, at Johnny's recommendation, but another Audiogon member, ctsooner, believes the Hurricane's are the best.- And, I respect his opinion- He, Johnny and I demoed the William Tell speaker cables, and though I am loa... 
Audioquest thunder vs tornado HC powercords
@blueskywalker ,Sometimes he gets busy at work.I can PM his number.B 
Seeking recommendations for DAC to amplifier balanced XLR cable
@stringreen ,+1,I listened to Ralph Karsten when buying balanced equipment. If the equipment supports the AES 47 standard, then any XLR cable should perform as well as another.Bob 
new preamp
Like I said, Atmasphere- Ralph Karsten is my favorite. That being due to not only producing a first class preamp, but also having a great designer who can tell you why his products do what they do.I didn't know Atmasphere before Audiogon, but his ... 
Squashed(?) LRS
Glad to hear the speakers are working well.Though I have Vandersteen, I would have opted for Maggies if I had the room. I can still remember being mesmerized by the sound they put out. And, that was 30 years ago. I am not trying to offer any kind... 
Squashed(?) LRS
@OP,Both audioconnection (John Rutan) and mofimadness have given you great information. Trust it implicitly, and congrats on the new speakers.Bob 
How do I get the "most" out of a speakers that are rated for 12 ohms?
To be honest, I doubt you are delivering any more than one or two watts of power to those speakers-if you are listening at 'normal' levels.Any excess power is/should be available to handle transient power demands.Snubbers- I think you are referrin... 
Audioquest Firebird Zero
@musicguy85,Interesting post, and nice to hear from German Audiophiles( I have a secret obsession with MBL's).You make an interesting observation. I just purchased a set of AQ cables and was surprised that they were only offered in 1 meter or more... 
new preamp
Atma Sphere MP-1.B 
Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node 2i
Funny, when I asked Bluesound if I should upgrade, they said 'No'. They said the software upgrade did the trick, not the hardware.Bob