greenngoldcheesehead

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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.  
Auditioning Used Equipment - Am I crazy ?
I do not know their return policy.  It isnt listed in the ad and when i click on RETURN POLICY on their website it just goes to the home page.  
Subwoofer for music only ?
The forcefield 3 is a home theater sub rather than a music sub. I own one and the bass is quite boomy. A Kef KC62 has nice, tight bass for music.  
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
To quote Bill Murray in STRIPES..."There is something wrong with you.  Something very, very wrong with you!"  I just picked up a D'Agostino amp from a gentleman who had a gorgeous system -VAC tube set up, Von Schweikert reference speakers.  It sou... 
Rockport Lyras
Not sure why people on this forum need to keep hatin on Big J and others.  In general, I think he helps bring more people to the hobby and makes high end gear listening more accessible to the masses.  My ear and his don't agree.  I find him liking...