glupson
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| As much as I try, I just don't get it........ "I guess people like the sound of compressed cell phone videos over quagly computer speakers."Nothing about youtube, but about the above statement. On two occassions, at Harman store when asking to hear different Revel speakers, the source was....... | |
| Negotiate good price Is trying to outdo/outsmart a salesman (audio, car, house) some sort of a hobby?If you need to think of tactics to buy, just pick cheaper items you can afford. You will save time and money. And time is money so you will save money and money. Which... | |
| What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it? Best: Philips 22AR470Favorite: Rotel RA-414 tie with Technics SL-Q2I still use Technics SL-Q2 and, just in case, did buy an identical one a couple of weeks ago. Spare, NOS (!?) stylus arrived today for the first one. | |
| Have speakers really improved within the last 20 years?? They don't make them like they used to. | |
| Are there any tube amps that don't give off any--- "...get yourself one of those small computer fans and for a few dollars, your tubes will run cool and you’ll extend tube life too."As much as the tubes may run cooler, the amount of heat in the room will stay the same, I think (theoretically even ... | |
| Are there any tube amps that don't give off any--- very small room + tube amplifier + heat worries = tube headphone amplifier | |
| which speaker to buy Loud hard rock? Tekton Moab, Zu (I do not know the model). | |
| Amp repair cost — is this right? "I already know what the amp is worth to me."Why exactly are you asking us if $1300 repair is worth to you? | |
| Have you changed your mind about a brand? Was it you, or them? I changed my mind about Tekton as a brand. I thought it was just another small company producing decent speakers and that was about it.After being exposed to a few threads and somewhat religious approach that Tekton disciples seem to have, along w... | |
| What rock song sounds the best on your system... Regarding Joshua Tree album and wasting time on digital..."Some of the gear I can remember using was as follows:Vox other than Trip tru' was always a Shure 58, Danny had a very tempremenal Sony mic (can't remember model no.,) that was used on Trip... | |
| All New Magico A5 Loudspeakers // Biggest "BANG" For Your BUCK On The Market ?! "so how you describe the magico sound?"Magicoal! | |
| Tweaks you got rid of because they were not effective (enough)? "And so it is not as great as mine, which cost less than the sales tax on theirs."There is a value in such systems. Actually, they are priceless. It is that pride in "I did it".According to https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 it costs not on... | |
| Cartridge recommendation please... For about $400, and with a little luck or patience it may be $300ish, Soundsmith Otello is a good one. I have no idea how it compares to almost anything else, though. | |
| Frustrated McIntosh Owner genez,You may want to calm down. | |
| why a 75 dollar blue ray smokes all 2k CD players and any turntable??? Why is spending/buying frowned upon around here? Spending feeds others' families. Without buying, frequently useless, items like hi-fi stores close, factory workers get laid off, etc. Buy it, if you can. It is a hobby after all. An excuse for wast... |