goldeneraguy

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Best 80-100 w Amplifier Available Under $4k Used?
What a difference a day makes.You thought you were hearing it all and then you heard the Plinius.This has happened to all of us that enjoy this hobby and can still to keep an open mind.There is always something better and most times it is just out... 
Why do you Pick a Certain Speaker producer?
1- It must sound great with my amps2- Like Peterayre my room is not dedicated so the speakers must fit the room and look good.3- Actually this should be #1-They must fit the budget 
Favorite 845 tube monoblocks
Another USA born amp.deHavilland Aries 845GAlong with the not USAHorning Aristotes UltimateandTron Syren pre-amp 
Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig
Number 1 See Elizabeth's postNumber 2 see number 1 
Horning owners what amps have you used?
Yes I know,I have the Tron Syren.I cant afford Tron amps but the deHavilland's work very well.If you get to the north east your invited for a listen.I have thought about a 300B amp but always opted to keep my 845G.Maybe we should switch electronic... 
Horning owners what amps have you used?
I guess you may have gotten caught up with the Joule-Merlinsynergy that so many posters and reviewers write about.I'm sure that combo sounded great but I am a big fan of deHavilland 845 amps.If you are finding joy with the 8 watts from your 300b's... 
Horning owners what amps have you used?
I love my deHavilland Aries 845 mono's with the Aristoteles.It took a long while for the speakers to break in and during the process I wondered if the amps were not a good match.After about 7-8 months the MAGIC happened.Which preamp are you using ... 
Biggest impact on you?
Phase Linear 400 Stage opened and images became more dimensionalMIT 330 Finally heard bass notes from my Quad ESL 63Tron Syren Full Function Pre. To my ears it just seems to do everything correctlyFar and away the very best component I have heard ... 
Best steak to eat while listening to your rig?
Not in Philadelphia but I was a big fan of Whitehouse in Atlantic City.I stopped in about 2 months ago.Everything looked the same small, dingy and bad service.This time the Sub was terrible.Funny how the good stuff seems to end while the bad goes ... 
Where does your user name come from?
The Era I grew up in 
Best steak to eat while listening to your rig?
Ebm , Actually there is no point.Just some light hearted posts 
Best steak to eat while listening to your rig?
Its a T-Bone or Porterhouse,with a bottle of french burgundyWhile listening to a Julie London LP 
All Amps Sound the Same....
JULIAN HIRSCH LIVES !!!! 
Hurricane Irene
Well,after 68 hours my electricity is back on.I was fortunate that no damage occurred.Others weren't as lucky.Trelja,Great Ventnor sprinkler story.Probably one of my old neighbors. 
Hurricane Irene
Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers.Corazon , I'm in Levittown.Hopefully after Irene passes we can laugh about it