jl35
Responses from jl35
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? actually some of those guys are engineers. and if you buy the cable used, you can sell for very little loss after a few years. is the percentage markup greater the more expensive the cable? I know nothing of the business model. I never worry about... | |
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? I think that is why there are such good deals from direct sale cable manufacturers. I assumed every one knew the cable markup, like movie popcorn and coke, on a way greater scale. | |
| Tidal music to analog preamp you can do it from your MacBook. I ran mine off an ipod touch for a few months... | |
| Tidal music to analog preamp I like Sonos Connect. Great user interface. About $350 new with built in DAC. At a later date, if you like, there are various upgrades, such as a better DAC. | |
| Why do so many sellers not show the back of components...??? You will know if owned by a smoker as soon as you break the tape on the box. But sometimes the smell goes away in a few years | |
| Best current footers for preamps? also important to isolate from airborne vibration. it seems many products that keep out floor vibrations, keep in airborne vibrations... | |
| Adcom a weak link? the 7400 is a distant relative of the 555 and 565, but if you're happy with it... | |
| Adcom a weak link? I think Odessey Khartago will be a significant improvement. | |
| Best current footers for preamps? is the thread directional ? | |
| Best current footers for preamps? I like the Mapleshade boards and brass | |
| Pioneer SA9100 & TX9100 repair near McLean VA? (Worth it?) I agree, that's why I think if the new owner is not particularly interested in vintage electronics, it might be best to make an easy quick $150 and not deal with all the issues of repair, refurb, sale, shipping...if the new owner likes vintage gea... | |
| Pioneer SA9100 & TX9100 repair near McLean VA? (Worth it?) and cost way more than $200 to have the work done, not to mention whatever repair it needs...My Yamaha CA-810 cost $350 for a partial refurb 10 years ago...again, I love the SA-9100 but if the owner is simply looking to turn a profit... | |
| Pioneer SA9100 & TX9100 repair near McLean VA? (Worth it?) the ad said caps and transistors replaced..I have no way to know...agree it's a great piece, I have one...to fix up to use and enjoy is great, but as a money maker not so sure the time and effort worth the small potential return. I am well aware ... | |
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? better recordings would be great, but $100k won't touch that at all... | |
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? but would properly a chosen $100k cable system not make a 7 figure system in a dedicated architecturally designed room sound better? I sure don't know... |