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Responses from hhdinc

With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you
If you've been chasing this 'sound' for 10-15 years and have not found it - your quest is about the chase not about ending it. My opinion is that you'll never find what you think you're looking for because your quest is not about satisfaction, it'... 
Feedback from Stanton 881sMk II users
I've got an 881 Mk II cartridge that I've been using for a year or so now. It's a stellar piece of equipment. I use a D81S stylus for vinyl and a D827 for shellac. I spin a fair share of 78 rpm records for pleasure and for archival purposes. The 8... 
What's up with the 'Piano' gloss????
I had no idea that such a piddly observation would generate so much response. Thanks for the replies - Seems I'm basically alone. That's alright, I'm still listening to 78's too (through my 'pod, mind you). I'll stick with the good wood and the se... 
I want it all
That Rogue Cronus is indeed a fine looking piece. I love the sunken pre-tubes. It's got a real wack-a-mole vibe going on. The VAC and McI are both great options too. A local retailer has the McI in stock. We'll go get a listen. Thanks for all the ... 
I want it all
Very nice, very nice - but no super cool looking tubes sticking out of the top. In the dark this thing would not create the romanic shadows that I believe my friend is seeking. I've actually owned this particular piece (although not with the optio... 
New System for the House
I didn't mean any offense to those who like the look of the BC stuff, I read up more on it and it sounds like the guy making it is a hoot!. I think I'm going to build my own speakers based on my conversations with the folks at Madisound. I'm serio... 
New System for the House
WHOA Man, what is up with the Blue Circle stuff. The specs and sound may shine but the look of that stuff. Whew, I made better looking stuff in 8th grade shop class. I don't mean to offend, but geez, those giant wooden knobs?!? The wife ain't goin... 
New System for the House
Many thanks for the input - I'm going to look into the 641's for sure.