jmcgrogan2
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| Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO You should be safe Swampwalker. Any time money changes hands their is always a risk, even with cash (it could be counterfeit). Personally, I have never had, nor have I heard of, a wire transfer being recalled like Paypal. Just make sure the funds ... | |
| VAC 160i, any experiences I do understand that some folks let pictures or specifications or ideology determine what they think will sound best. Many companies will even employ 'tricks', like using negative feedback loops, to make specs more attractive for their spec buyers... | |
| Power amp /pre amp matching I agree with Tom6897. Some will say a ratio as low as 10:1 will suffice, but the higher the better, and I recommend a minimum of 20:1. You are at 79:1, which should be no issue at all. | |
| The Demise of the Hi-End Audio Store I've been using the Audio Mart/ AudiogoN/ Audio Trader/ etc "buy 'n try" method for the last couple of decades. I do some research, and have come to know some folks whose ears I trust (non-media). In my opinion, there really is no substitute for l... | |
| Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO I have sold to International buyers who have asked me to lie about the price to avoid custom fees, VAT, etc. When I explain to them that I would also have to lower the insured value, and they would only be able to recoup what the item is insured f... | |
| How is/was your Satori speaker cable? Counterfeit Acoustic Zen cables??? That's the first I heard of that. | |
| VAC 160i, any experiences I've owned two Avatar's Dave, they were dead quiet and extremely musical. VAC must not have paid Stereophile enough $$$. Who cares what some glossy review says? Stereophile's John Atkinson loved Mark Levinson gear, which I thought sounded dreadful... | |
| VAC 160i, any experiences Never mind, I found out it does not have mute capability. This is a deal-breaker for me. I'll look for an Avatar instead. | |
| VAC 160i, any experiences 04-06-12: WigThe Vac 160i does come with a remote, volume control only.Does the VAC 160i remote only control volume, or does it also mute? I have a VAC preamp and I am considering going after the 160i, but I do use the mute button quite often when... | |
| Nordost Valhalla Power Cords Nordost Valhalla Power Cords .....a question directed to the owners as well as the past owners of these power cords. Just your thoughts on these power cords...as I have mine and just want to see / hear what you think. Garebear Alright Gary, I'm st... | |
| Upgrading cartridge used or new? Mountainsong, just like every other question in this hobby, or even in life, you will never get a clear cut consensus answer. Too many varied experiences. It's a gamble, like with most things in life, the question is, is it worth the risk to you? ... | |
| Wharfdale Diamond - Pleb Audiophile speaker? I own a pair of Wharfdale Diamond 9.1 speakers, and they are a decent value for what they are, inexpensive bookshelf speakers that I use as rear speakers for home theater. I listened to them when I first bought them years ago, and thought they sou... | |
| In-the-Grove lp cleaner Well I might as well report my experience with it. I did receive it, but took precautions not to use it on a quality LP to test it. I tried an older, dirty LP, which I listened to beforehand, many pops, ticks, etc. I used this new gizmo, I didn't ... | |
| WOW, they are important, but in what order? Rower30, what power cords have you tried? Have you tried any Nordost cords? I fought the power cords for years, because it didn't make any sense to me either. It was a losing battle. I can't explain it, but I am now a firm believer in power cords. | |
| Cream: Disraeli Gears Documentary Thanks for the tip. Disraeli Gears is the first album that I ever purchased. |