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jmcgrogan2

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Phono Preamp - 2k budget?
I'd recommend a Herron VTPH-2 Phono Preamplifier, you should be able to get one for around $2K on the used market. 
my speakers, again
I've never heard them, or even heard of them, but in your photos they look quite similar to Paradigm speakers. 
Which $500 Speaker Next?
I second Tgrisham's reco on the Wharfedale Diamond 10.1's. Hard to beat for under $500, IMHO. 
Jolida 02 PAny Info On The Jolida 502 P Power Amp
Here is information on the Jolida JD502P amplifier. 
RS Jaco Cord Upgrade ?
Alright, I just bought a used RSA Dmitri, so now I have to keep my eye out for a used 20A HZ Crown Jewel or X-20 to pair with it......it never seems to end....sigh. 
Anyone try the new Shunyata
Nope. 
How Does Gold Wire Handle?
11-14-13: BrfWhy don’t any of the big cable companies use pure gold as their conductors in their top line?24k is solid gold, but far from pure. Can you get 6N pure gold?In a word....cost. Analysis Plus offers their Golden Oval interconnects and sp... 
Is the Simaudio Moon Eclipse good value? Help
This question comes up fairly often, in the general sense, is newer, cheaper digital gear better than older, more expensive gear? As with all things in audio, the replies are usually split. Some folks love the latest digital chips, and feel that t... 
Remote volume control = unacceptable compromise?
Unacceptable compromises will vary from person to person and are many times subject to budgets and personal preferences. Remote volume control is but one compromise, and I would find it very hard to say that it is an unacceptable compromise anymor... 
25 year warranty – thoughts invited
Bigaitch, you pursue this ideal so passionately that I thought for sure that you must have some skin in the game. Clicking on your moniker reveals that you do have an affiliation with LFD via your Stereo Now business. It is proper on these forums ... 
25 year warranty – thoughts invited
11-12-13: BigaitchHmm. Curiously un-positive responses so far. The warranty being offered cost the end-user nothing.Obviously, this is not true. You must have no accounting/business background. There is no free lunch in the real world. The warrant... 
25 year warranty – thoughts invited
11-12-13: Onhwy61Jmcgrogan2, I think you're being naive to think that the money not spent on long-term warranty service is instead spent on better parts.Possibly.....or perhaps you are naïve as to the cost of prolonged warranties. There is no free... 
opinions on this new product
A student? In what grade? 8th? No, I would not "by" this product. LOL! 
25 year warranty – thoughts invited
You tend to get what you pay for in this world. If paying for a long warranty is your "thing", by all means go for it. For me, this hobby is more about sound, which means that I've never owned Bryston gear despite their wonderful warranty program.... 
Trafomatic Kaivalya
RW, it's actually posted 5 times....but who's counting?Maybe the 6th time will be the charm....go for it Kantx!!