jl35

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Those who seek to deny access to information
Many of the threads here are useful for the first dozen or so responses before they get hijacked  
Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
I think part of the issue is at what point are you better off using the money to buy better speakers (as determined by you)...though if you love your speakers, and don’t want to sell then make them as good as possible...I like the Mapleshade Low M... 
Amplifiers - Classe Audio Seven Hundred vs Simaudio Celeste- W4250 SE - Anyone familiar?
the Classe was a great amp in it's day, just make sure all the caps are still good...not simply functioning but Good  
Decisive moments your your audio journey
the Snell Type A was my second ah ha, in same store as Linn Kans, a few months after I heard Magnepans  
CD transports; do they really matter
they've mattered very much in my system  
Decisive moments your your audio journey
I had that Magnepan moment also...also stumbled upon the Levinson HQD System in New haven, 1979 or so, same week as Magnepans...  
Buying refurbished gear....
I’ve bought a bunch of refurbished stuff from acc4l for myself and friends for a number of years and all purchases were excellent. Also good experiences buying refurbished direct from Cambridge and Elac  
How long ago did you catch the bug?
Can anyone recommend a good place to get my Dual 1019 a complete refurbish ?  Thanks   
About users with hidden agendas
I believe everything matters. It often comes to what you have the time, interest, inclination and money to do. Though I always consider resale value an important part of the decision. many cables and isolation devises lose almost no value over a f... 
REVIEW: Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cables
Great review. Gotta try them   
How long ago did you catch the bug?
Thanks Zavato… I keep thinking I should send it to one of the Dual refurbishing places…    
How long ago did you catch the bug?
Just got drivers license, 1965, drove my dad to pick up our new Fisher 500C, Dual 1019 (which I still have), and AR 2ax... hooked since  
Audiogon is becoming the hub for scammers.
I saw a 452, but when I saw the price, it seemed quite obvious...same with a recent Anthem STR...  
Do I need a DAC?
shouldn't need 3 DAC's...though the DAC in an integrated is not always so great...and the DAC in some CD players is not connectable to other sources...shop carefully  
Affordable vs. ultra expensive speakers - what's the difference?
there are some inexpensive speakers I like a lot, and some expensive one's I do not like, but all my favorites are expensive...not sure if those who do not hear a difference are lucky or unlucky...they save money but miss out on so much