jl35

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Mid-priced solid state options
the Aragon 8008 was reborn in 2013. Did the original 8008 have a mkll version? 
I notice a lot of reviewers buy the sample piece
out of curiosity I did a quick random check, and noticed only a small percentage buying the reviewed equipment... 
I notice a lot of reviewers buy the sample piece
reviewers also tend to only review equipment they have heard and liked. no one wants to listen for a few months to gear they do not like. 
I notice a lot of reviewers buy the sample piece
not only is the purchase an endorsement, the item is then listed as part of the reviewer's reference system for a year, which is also great advertising... 
What's up with the ridiculous offers?!?
not really an issue, just an annoyance and a reminder how much this site has changed... 
I notice a lot of reviewers buy the sample piece
They often use that as the ultimate endorsement. I have read in many places that they get a great price, but there is a time limit before they can sell.  
What's up with the ridiculous offers?!?
there does seem to be an increase in both super low offers, and sellers wanting 80% of list price on two year old items... 
When I have seen people listing their systems lately
The UK I believe has only a 50 year copyright limit, so all these unknown companies can sell jazz and blues CD's often mastered from old LP's or CD's, though some sound great... 
When I have seen people listing their systems lately
while I have a CD player in every room, I do love Tidal over my Sonos... 
When I have seen people listing their systems lately
if people only bought what they wanted and/or needed, this economy would collapse very quickly... 
Kimber Kable Select
Kimber is both popular and well respected and has good value 
Kimber Kable Select
"is there a market for them?" sure sounds like selling...like chayro  said, easy enough to research price... 
Kimber Kable Select
there is, and this is it... 
Should we use ridiculously priced cables to listen to Rap?
thanks kijanki !!! 
Older 90's highly rated bookshelf vs. newer technology
some of the older speakers are terrific, but I do think there have been some significant improvements in materials and design the past 25 years. I would also be cautious about aging in speakers that are 20 -25 years old.