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2023 Florida Audio Expo Show Report
What I found interesting is that there seemed to be a shift toward near field listening for a lot of the setups. Anyone else get that feeling?  
Decware integrated
They actually hired 3 new people. A Tech, QA and admin person. I've been on the list since mid April 2021. Think I started about 330.I'm now in the 140's so figuring 4 to 5 months still to go. That was a the start of the escalation, so 16 months ... 
Emerald Physics history and model progression
I have the horn driver. I auditioned the horn and the Voxativ AC 1.6.The Voxativ was more forward but the soundstage was limited to the space between the speakers, The Horns throw a huge soundstage with nice separation. I replaced the "internal" w... 
Emerald Physics history and model progression
I had the original CS2 for a several years with the behringer upgraded by Cullen. Was a great speaker. The crossover died, Walter had bought Ep by then. He had me purchase the DSP 2.4 as a replacement and it was awful. Gave me a really good deal o... 
Catridge for sme 30/2
Assuming you will be running an Sme IV or V arm, if you have the arm templates setup is easy and will get you 95% of the optimal performance from the cartridge assuming everything on the cart is true.Lyra kleos is a perfect match fur those arms. 
Florida Audio Expo 2020 - What did you think?
Also went into Spatial having previously owned M3 Turbos. Very disappointed with the sound, did not spend too long in there.Was hoping they would have the X3 or X5 but demoed the M3 Sapphire I believe. 
Florida Audio Expo 2020 - What did you think?
Really enjoyed it yesterday.What impressed me were the Black ice audio, gershman audio, Pure Audio Project and Paradigm rooms. Black ice Audio was probably the best of the affordable rooms with equipment. The Magico M6 disappointed but the room ma... 
What just happened to accepting Paypal?? looks like they are trying to drive us away
I use my personal paypal account to send money to family.It's my understanding that that is not available with a business account.Does this mean I will now need 2 paypal accounts in order to buy/sell on Audiogon? 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
But ........ he promised. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
For a front man, kemper seems to be standing waaaaay at the back. 
Linn Audio
I never liked Linn's tactics with regards to how they used to treat the dealers. The dealers had to sell certain gear that would not compete with the Linn gear. I know this because I was friends with a dealer in London back in the early 90's. You'... 
Solidsteel Racks
I have 2 solid steel 5 racks. Must be 10yrs old now. Filled the legs/shelf supports with sand. One of them supports my turntable which sits on 80lbs of layered granite. I think they are excellent stands although as said shelves could be improved. 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
FYI, for those with continued interest, there is a thread in the Misc Audio forums regarding Core Power Technologies that Dan Wright has responded to.  
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
So, we have a discussion going which could prevent people from losing there money and Audiogon is removing all trace and leaving people open to being duped!Are we not a community looking out for each other?Does a moderator care to explain why thes... 
Will SME-V, etc benefit with non-stock alignment?
Yes, I think I bought this back in 1996. I've had the same arm and cartridge since then. Prior to that I had a Lyra Lydian.