jl35

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Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.
not just speakers, but also electronics that measure well but don't sound very good regardless of other equipment...measurements can only do so much... 
Would you buy from a firm that has a policy about not accepting phone calls
Some firms are simply too small to have someone answering phones, but do call when you message them your phone number...or like Amazon, are big but only return calls to messaged numbers...these are quite different than firms that refuse to talk to... 
Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.
Check out JGH's articles on this in old Stereophiles... 
Im over Tidal
never had a problem with mine... 
Would you buy from a firm that has a policy about not accepting phone calls
Actually, if you request by email, Amazon will call you within minutes...I was pleasantly shocked ! Many companies will only take initial communication electronically, but will talk to you afterwards... 
I have a VSP Labs Gold Trans Mos 150
I think you need to at least make sure it works...whether the cost of a professional check up will be returned in sales value is maybe - there might be someone looking for one, and Audiogon members are not hesitant to make a low offer if they feel... 
Speaker Recommendations for my Vintage Marantz 2270 and Miracord 50H MK II
Mapleshade speaker cables are great with vintage gear, both sonically and functionally... 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
Clearly John Curl is one of the greats, not sure that Parasound always produces the amps exactly as he designs them... 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
agree with tswisla  
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
Yikes!!! I thought the 23 was a good value at $900, not so much the 21 at $2500    Clearly the A21 is a much better amp    I will try to call Mr. Curl later...  I liked to comparably priced Odysseys much better 
Best speakers for $3000
considering the amp being used and the real world price of the RF7, it might not be such a bad recommendation. I wouldn't choose them, but when I heard them, was quite surprised they sounded pretty good 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
I like the A23, the JC-1, and many of the previous generation Parasound, just not the A21. 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
Just not my preference. System sounded great with Odyssey, Thor and Pass amps. My point really is to not lay out $2500 for an amp because other people like it. 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
I found it kind of bland or flat. More that I didn't like it as opposed to disliked it. If you're looking at integrateds too there are very many possibilities...I've been very happy with recent Simaudio products... 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
Odyssey Stratos with upgrades. I like the A23 for it's price, do not particularly care for the A21.