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| whats the biggest mistake you made? One February (long ago) I got my tongue stuck to the garage door. Punched a wall and broke my hand when I was a teenager. Got involved in audio. Hmmm.. which one is worse? | |
| Headphones for iPod. Shure EC-3 are the first in-ear 'phones I can live with (sound great too). The Ety's were way too uncomfortable... but everyone's ears are shaped differently. | |
| A book shelf speaker to go on a bookshelf. I've tried a lot of bookshelf speakers, my preference is Totem Rokk monitors. No longer in production, you should be able to find a pair for less than $400 on the used market. | |
| Most beautifull turntables today.... The stunning Oracle Delphi is a work of art | |
| Oracle Delphi vs Linn Sondek vs VPI Scout Do any of the 'tables come with an arm? cartridge? Have they all been well maintained? I know Oracle has an "update kit" for $150, has one been installed? Linn has almost endless updates, which were done to the LP12 you're considering? Will you be... | |
| what made you get into high end gear. Tried to sell Classe Audio some semiconductors, met David Reich. Great guy, top notch designer. Damn him! | |
| Car Audio Newbee As always budget is an issue and you are in a car, not a listening room so don't go overboard. I've dabbled a fair bit in car audio so I'll give you my two cents worth. Blaupunkt never did it for me, I did like Alpine lots (but there were all sort... | |
| Do Audiophiles blow speakers? Blew up the crossovers on my Martin Logan Quest Z's, and totally fried the woofers on a pair of Spica Angelus. In both cases I was having a party and let others control the volume. Live and learn, I haven't let anyone touch my system in 10 years. | |
| Looking for a integated amp. For a solid state integrated Audio Refinement Complete would be an excellent choice (and has optional remote). I use and really like a Consonnance Cyber 10 tubed integrated (no remote)... both fit your budget. Jeff | |
| Speakers cables for Electrostats.... I've had good luck with Transparent as well, good synergy with a BAT VK-500 amp and ML Quest Z's. | |
| 7/7 London My thoughts and prayers are with our English friends, they are but one nation on the infamous shortlist (Canada is on the list too). My view is these attacks are no less serious than the 9/11 tradgedy; many innocent died and even more seriously in... | |
| Can I put receiver and CD player on top of my sub? Only if it's a Bose system | |
| Vandersteen's Low Spousal Acceptance Factor The Gallo Ref 3 is a terrific speaker for $2600. WAF? No idea, let your wife look at the website. Apparently there's quite a wait to get a pair, but certainly worth the time. | |
| Better for Separates Newbie: Rotel or Adcom? I'd look for a used Bryston or Classe integrated (with phono stage), probably pick up a mint unit here on the 'Gon for $1000 or so. Leaves you $500 for a decent analog front end. | |
| Eminent Technology LFT-VIIIa --- what amp? The ET's are a tremendous value, but as you've pointed out they do need lots of juice to get the most out of 'em. I use a BAT VK500 (250wpc), plenty of current to drive the ET's. The BAT solid state gear is voiced to be slightly dark so speaker ca... |