goldeneraguy

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Hurricane Irene
Trelja,I recall the one in 62.I was living in Ventnor Citymy brother was brought home in a row boat.Disaster up and down the coast line.Good luck with your property.I'm bracing for Irene here on Long Island 
Modern Linestages
Atmasphere ,Thank you for your participation and your excellent products as well.Evidently you didn't read my earlier posts on this thread.Your business model may have a simple markup formula and being you sell direct to end users would you agree ... 
Modern Linestages
Onhwy57,Naturally all products are marketed with consideration to cost.What I was referring to was that there are no strict norms as to mark-up.All products will sell for whatever the market will bear.It is for the consumer to say yea or nay 
Modern Linestages
Pubul57 , In the old days or golden era as I refer to it.Very few good sounding components also looked good.In fact some not only didn't appeal to the eye the construction was also shabby.Yet,they still sounded good.At least I thought they sounded... 
Modern Linestages
Onhwy61,I believe you feel that components are or should be priced on a cost plus basis.It just isn't done that way. Every item has a Market Price.This price has nothing to do with its cost.If a manufacturer's suggested retail price is competitive... 
Modern Linestages
Charles1dad ,you are correct.The active camp is passive (pun intended)in their posts.I should mention that I not only prefer actives but I much prefer tubes as wellBut then I also prefer vanilla over chocolate so I expect to be told I'm wrong on t... 
Modern Linestages
And now what started as a debate with sensible questions and responses turns to posters taking pot shots.Do you think this happens with forums for other hobbyists ?? Here, it seems if you have a different opinion even on something subjective you a... 
Why no reviews of the Magnepan 3.7 in Stereophile
Lrsky , Thank you for your enlightening post.I fully agree with Chadlinz that reviews are of little value yet so many members quote chapter and verse from a review they read. I wonder,do they really hear what the reviewer states being the room and... 
DeHavilland UltraVerve or Shindo Aurieges?
Hi Gopher, as I may have mentioned to you.I had an Augieges- L.The Shindo replaced my deHavilland Ultra-Verve. I'm a big fan of deHavilland and love Kara's 845 amps but I found the Shindo pre to be superior in my system at the time.As for the deha... 
Ortofon/Dynavector ? cartridge characteristics
Dr John, Great system.You might want to contact Jonathan Halpern at Tone Imports.He's the US distributor for Shindo. Jonathan is a vinyl lover and very helpful. 
Ortofon/Dynavector ? cartridge characteristics
Dan-ed's question should be addressed first.With all due respect how can anyone recommend a cartridge without knowing if the phono stage can accommodate it. 
Tube Research Labs Latest Dude Preamp
You cant ask for a better resolution then receiving a completely new and updated component at no charge. 
Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps
Tthean , Thank you for sharing your thoughts and words 
Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps
I sincerely hope all is well with the Shindo family after the devastation in Japan.Something like this makes you think of whats really important. 
Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps
Hey-Diva,I think it should be you that drops out of this forum due to your nonsensical posts.You have lost all credibility.