jl35

Responses from jl35

Why Does All Jazz Sound The Same?
it would be too confusing if it sounded different, then we couldn't be sure it really is jazz... 
Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components?
I have no issues with how others choose their components...I would assume they don't care how I choose mine... 
What's the deal with Ebay and Paypal these days?
ebay just changed how the seller gets paid,..no changes for making purchases 
What is the best receiver to use with the A90J? Budget up to $2k
for $2K you can get a real nice 5 channel amp and processor...the prices on processors drops fast so many excellent used ones are quite inexpensive...I have separate 2 channel and home theater, but still feel i get much better performance from hom... 
Banned in Audiogon?
Wilson certainly isn't protected here 
Banned in Audiogon?
it does seem some manufacturers and dealers rarely identify themselves as such... 
Looking for CD player
Cambridge CXC w/ Denafrips Ares ll, Rega Apollo (current version)...these sound better to me than my Marantz CD6006 which is a great low price choice... 
Sending a 110 lb amp to the manufacturer for cleaning/calibration. Good idea? How to ship?
it will take you and a friend about 15 minutes to unhook it, pack it up, and put it in the car...do you plan on keeping it long ? do you trust Sim ? do you like driving?  
Typical lifespan for a 5 channel power amp?
I’ve had my RMB1095 since 2005. always loved it for HT, not so much for 2 channel music....it's still going great 
Sub-$1250 DAC w/ built-in Headphone Amp
Nuprime makes some good gear too, though I think they have just introduced new models...I think some of the confusion mentioned before is that while the title states w/built in headphone amp, the OP also states he is considering a Schiit DAC with ... 
Sellers: When do you drop your price?
And would it be so awful if hilde saw a great deal and did in fact purchase to resell at a profit and the new owner feels they got a great piece at a great price... 
The myth of "best" in audio needs to be addressed by all of us
I never take "best" literally in these threads...though there are a few who do endlessly repeat “best” and do seem to mean it literally  
Sellers: When do you drop your price?
just takes one person who wants it, combined with do you really need to sell it...I put up an integrated a few years ago, on multiple occasions, with no responses at all...put it up a month later at same price and received 3 full price offers with... 
PS Audio Perfectwave transport still good?
The PWT is excellent...my experience is with the PWT MK ll 
PS Audio Perfectwave transport still good?
interesting too how the price of used PWT's seems to have doubled the past few years...