greenngoldcheesehead
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| Relaxed/Analog sounding DAC for under $10k (used or new) Atoll Dac300 is a great sound per dollar option. Around 3 to 4K. Review https://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/atoll_dac300_e.html | |
| Best speaker brands for transient response I would add Marten Oscar speakers to your list. They have ceramic drivers with extremely fast transients. They have videos on YouTube discussing why they selected ceramic as their chosen material. Their speakers are highly acclaimed. The sugge... | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @sokogear They are a dealer for the used piece I wanted to audition. I didn't know if I'd like like it which is why I wanted to audition it. I Sent a follow-up email asking if they had a new unit in the store that I could audition and I received... | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @barts , That is f'ing nuts ! You win. That dealer is a heck of alot dumber than my audio dealer. A Viper is nice but no way commands that kind of attitude ! | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @russbutton , the D&Ds are a great suggestion. I am seriously considering them. Thank you ! | |
| Comparison of various subwoofers for 2 channel audio Rythmik and velodyne are both excellent options. I think u want something servo controlled to match the speed of the electrostatic. Rythmik has a pretty detailed write-up on this on their website. | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @gents . My request was to audition the equipment at the dealer where the unit is already located. I am not asking for an in home audition. I would be driving 2 hrs each way to be able to audition and purchase. The dealer has refused to remove... | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @immatthewj the fact the unit was $10k is what blew my mind. This isnt a mCIntosh where you can go anywhere to hear it. Who the heck drops $10k on a used product with extremely limited distribution / demand that they've never heard besides a fl... | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @russbutton , I was trying to pay the dealer a visit. since it was used, i emailed them to see if i could audition in at their facility which is 2 hrs one way from my house. | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @ntpc4 while I'm a cheesehead from the football mecca, I reside outside of that area now. To your point, I don't think i would have received the same response from a WI or Chicago dealer. Chicago and Milwaukee have alot of fantastic audiophile s... | |
| Starting Over and I need your help I agree with @daledeee1 's suggestions. I tend to think long term and pay a little more now to save me money later. I would buy a Hegel H190. There are several out right now on all the sites including eBay. I would target $2k. This integrated... | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @testpilot hit the nail on the head. Some people complain that the hobby is losing interest. Maybe they are driving customers to Magnolia and on-line? One of their competitive advantages is brick and mortar. | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @mahler123 I actually wouldn't have a problem doing that depending on the fee. The only reason I purchased a pair of speakers from them a year ago was because the salesperson spent some time (30 min) with me evaluating amps for a different rig. | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? @akg_ca I'm definitely moving on. It's hard to drop more coin with them or build a relationship when they aren't interested. Thanks for your feedback. | |
| Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ? I have purchased from this dealer a year ago although I am sure they wouldn't recognize my name. I have also referred several people to them. |