jl35

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Encouraging people to consider a traditional 2 channel stereo system.
I've had 4 friends over the past 2 years, who after hearing my main and secondary 2 channel systems, either purchased my secondary system or asked me to find a similar system for them. 3 remain quite happy and the other has already upgraded...thes... 
Encouraging people to consider a traditional 2 channel stereo system.
there is also more quality low cost gear than ever before...  
Adding an extra 1ft to premium speaker cables
wonder if that reasoning  would apply to power cords too...  
Adding an extra 1ft to premium speaker cables
If you try, just make sure you don't do anything that might hurt the resale value of these cables...what brand and model cables are they ?  
Adding an extra 1ft to premium speaker cables
Don't do it ...  
HiFi Tuning Fuse Replacement Yamaha RN2000a
Synergistic Research fuses are free to try...trust yourself to listen and decide...  
Encouraging people to consider a traditional 2 channel stereo system.
It is surprising how many have never really heard an even low cost (under $1000 new/ half of that used) but good 2 channel system...  
Integrated amp for tube lover
BAT VK-3500 at closeout prices or previous VK-3000SE, both SS amp with tube pre (not simply tube buffer)...Aesthetix Mimas- fully tube  
Sellers Beware
these stories are why I'm doing a lot more selling to TMR ... lose some on each sale, but so easy and no conflicts...  
Pass Labs XA-25 vs XA-30.8 amplifier
Super reliable, and great customer service - have had 5 Pass amps over past 21 years  
Thoughts on using the DAC in my oppo 205 with a CD Transport.
I never particularly liked various Oppo as either CD player or transport, loved them for DVD...  
??? Are Manufacturers Killing Our Hobby ???
I'm very happy with the sound of the budget gear released the past 5-10 years, some great sound for little money...  
Sellers Beware
It seems pretty common to make an non-binding "offer" as a message, and see what happens...nothing wrong with it, but not to be confused with an "official" offer...and certainly shipping charges are part of the bargaining process...  
??? Are Manufacturers Killing Our Hobby ???
Not at all, quite the opposite...great having so much gear at so many prices available, makes this hobby stronger...  
Do I need upgraded power cables?
Yes, people often don’t hear a difference when they "know" before that there cannot be any difference...Pass Labs includes very good quality cords, many companies do not...a nice bonus too is that used power cords are avilable at good prices and h...