jafreeman
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| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Thanks, knghifi---I have been under the impression that the higher amperage fuses have a larger filament and probably sound better--more like a straight wire approach. Audiolover--no fuses at all in your Maggies--what model? I was not willing to ... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... May I just ask--of all the SR Reds and Blacks being placed, how many of you are exceeding stock ratings by a little or a lot? This is often needed because the SR offerings are high by .5 amp or because the boutique fuses may blow easier at the st... | |
| Is the main reason audio equipment depreciates so much is "The dealer actually makes in the industry trunk money."Well I'll be go to Hell, I didn't know that--thanks, Taters. Yeah, I would not be too impressed with the expensive cables these days, not with the quality of DIY parts out there. Anyone can ... | |
| Is the main reason audio equipment depreciates so much is Resale is so low because the item wasn't worth near the retail markup it began with, and people on here always want something for nothing. You don't find that with cars, where dealers are making slim margins. A used vehicle price is much closer t... | |
| Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components? Have to adjust your figures a bit, Oregon. The war’s unpaid cost has been four trillion with another two trillion projected in ongoing commitments to veterans, overseas training forces, drones, etc. They lowered taxes on the wealthy and suggested ... | |
| Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components? HiFi products in general are a luxury, and ARC is more of a luxury brand now than ever before, even though their MN headquarters and plant reside in a light-industry business park of single story buildings with modest office fronts. I have been to... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... It seems we should arrive at some conclusions based on our experiences with fuses: Stock fuses provide overload protection but degrade the signal path. They are necessary to meet safety standards and prevent costly damage, but they are detriment... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Oregon, I think you should turn both blacks around before you mix in a red. It is best to evaluate a directional change as a single variable before you confound your trials with reds that may also be directional. You are providing the first accoun... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... With all the reports of break in occurring with all new gear and parts, and especially with the more unexplainable improvements in sound, I believe there are neuronal pathway changes occurring in the primary audio cortex, wherein, along with the o... | |
| Would you be more likely to buy new gear out of state if there was no sales tax Lobbyists for retail corporations have argued in Congress for imposing interstate sales taxes on internet purchases as a way to force internet shoppers back into stores--they claim this unfair advantage is reducing corporate profits--even though t... | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... This comparison reminds me of the disappointment I had with the HiFi Tuning Silver Supremes. For me, they weren't as nice as the Gold series before them, so I moved to the Furutechs, then the SR 20 and now, the Reds-best yet. | |
| Would you be more likely to buy new gear out of state if there was no sales tax Sales tax is legalized robbery. It exists because it is an efficient collection engine. It also slows down consumerism. | |
| Do you think audiophiles are the most gullible hobbyists Geoff, it appears you found rankings for tourist satisfaction by country. | |
| Do you think audiophiles are the most gullible hobbyists Yes, it's a disgrace that Wall Street has been able to privatize its profits, socialize its debts and rob average Americans for their bailout and then give massive bonuses to themselves. The wealthy pay so much less in federal taxes than the aver... | |
| Do you think audiophiles are the most gullible hobbyists Well stated, Shubert. The greatest country in the world is great only in some regions, and this is often due to massive consumer debt. Propping up the facade of affluence is a stack of credit cards, loans and cash-out re-fi's on endless mortgage... |