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WARNING - USE UPS FOR SHIPPING RATHER THAN FEDEX
I was sitting in my living room one day and UPS pulled up. I was waiting for delivery of a tube amplifier and was hoping this was it. It wasn't a large or extremely heavy unit but the driver in his rush took a step out the door of his truck and dr... 
Best speakers for Pink Floyd?
Headphones. End of thread. 
Who are the most underground high-end companies
Tekton Design speakers. 
The one piece of gear you will never sell
I bought a NAD 3020A when it first came to market and was receiving great reviews. I don't think I will ever part with it. 
ARE YOU A " TRUE EXPERT AUDIOPHILE " ( T E A ) ???
This is too complicated. Go to this Forum site.  1120778779 Explains it all.   
Retired audiophile?
I too have been retired for a few years now. I have to budget my money carefully but that was a given  so it is not a problem. I started in audio in the early 70's and have run the gambit as to equipment. I have kept a list of items purchased for ... 
Audioengine A5+ OR Adam Artist5 ???
Just put the A5+ on my desktop this past week. Replaces the A2. More than pleased at the performance. As a computer desktop it is alive, clear, and full-bodied. While I do listen to music from this computer most of my "critical" listening is done ... 
William Z Johnson RIP
I bought my first ARC unit @1978. As the years have passed and even more gear has passed through, I have found that I always seem to return to Audio Research for my music. I never met the man but I did know him by his work. Thank you Mr. Johnson. 
Reference 3A Grand Veena
Ladok, thanks. I have changed taps. First thing I thought of. Goatwuss,thanks as well. This is a possibility. I will let you know. 
Does anyone "throw away" Lp's ?
Exactly right on the Goodwill suggestion. Just took about 500 classical to our local store. The only thing I have to be careful of is not buying the darn things again. Give someone else a chance at finding some music. 
Reference 3A Grand Veena
Lacee, thanks for taking the time on your post. A question or 10 if I may...? What is the approximate gain setting on your amp at "average" listening levels? My concern is when using the ARC the gain setting on the preamp reads 70/100 before it re... 
Reference 3A Grand Veena
Glad to see a few new posts to this thread. I have had my GV's over a year now and it has been a real struggle. Placement, room, amp, placement (again). Wow!I have them in a medium size room with a couch, three tables and 2 side chairs. They are n... 
Piece of Audio gear you regret selling
Not just a piece of gear but my entire house that contained the BEST sounding room I have ever had. I have never had another room come close to that. Early 80's, I had it made and haven't been able to get it back. 
late april release for steve earle's new cd
I was at one of Emmylou's concerts a few years back around the time she released an album that was mostly her original work. She casually mentioned while introducing a song about how difficult it is to write the number of songs to make a decent al... 
Grand Veena and ? speaker cable
I went through a couple of early popular contenders like Kimber and Nordost but decided to email Reference and ask them what they use. Kind of makes sense doesn't it? They were real nice about it and gave me a price on their brand of cable made fo...