jmcgrogan2
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| Apogee Scintilla Value? +1 on what cleeds said. Value seems to be all over the map because age/condition and desire to buy old gear is all over the map. Tread lightly.The Bluebook is crazy, and pretty much worthless. For a better idea of actual value you can check out Hi... | |
| Looking for a Marantz repair shop in the Philadelphia area? Alright, I received my modified Marantz SA-11S1 back from United Radio. New drawer seems to work perfect, and CDP sounds great!Total was about $350 including shipping. It would be nice to have a trustworthy repair center local to Phila, PA. Howeve... | |
| To Bi-Wire or use Jumpers? @tls49 , +1.I believe that the person who you are referring to is the legendary Al (almarg).As others have said, biwiring may help, and it may not. It all depends on system synergy and personal tastes. | |
| Wrapping Up 2016 Geez, when you put it like that, 2016 seems EXACTLY like 2015!!I'm sure 2017 will be more of the same.Though it does look like you missed the ubiquitous: Why so many brand X for sale?Happy and Healthy 2017 to all here at the Forums!!Cheers,John | |
| HAPPY FESTIVUS Who cares about this DUDE!!!!!!! Obviously you do ebm. This thread seems to have gotten your panties in a bunch. Chillax.@geoffkait , it's "feats of strength" if I recall correctly. ;^) | |
| HAPPY FESTIVUS FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US!!!! | |
| Wilson Audio Haters All products have their fans and detractors. I've heard folks bash ARC, Vandersteen, B&W, VAC, Krell, Mark Levinson, MIT, Nordost, VPI, etc., etc. The more popular the brand, the more fans and the more detractors.Maybe, as a Wilson fan, you ar... | |
| NEED ADVISE ON AN AMPLIFIER TRANSACTION Also keep in mind that the "shipping agent" (most likely a friend or family member), was too cheap to get the proper insurance when they sent the box to S America, so they're using you to fix a mistake you didn't make. Ahh, but Sean did make... | |
| NEED ADVISE ON AN AMPLIFIER TRANSACTION I have to disagree with the above two responses. According to Audiogon policy, the buyer's money should be refunded before the amp is returned.The process should work exactly the same, except in reverse. The seller is not expected to ship the item... | |
| Who would buy a Boulder 3050 amplifier? Writing on a banana with a ballpoint pen is quite satisfying. Try it. | |
| tube preamp repair - southern NJ / Phila. area / Wilmington, DE area Try contacting Bob Backert of RHB Sound Dezign. Bob has his own line of preamps now, through Backert Labs, but he still does repairs and mods on tube gear as far as I know. He is located in Churchville, PA. http://www.rhbsound.com/contact/ | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Just a FYI, VH Audio is offering a buy 2 get 1 free for the Synergistic Research BLACK Quantum Fuses.http://www.vhaudio.com/fuses.html#srBLACKfuses | |
| Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock? +1 on the used Legacy Focus speakers recommendation. | |
| Tube Power Amp Suggestions There is currently a VAC Renaissance 70/70/ Mark III for sale on Audiogon. It is push-pull design using 300B output tubes, 65 wpc, asking $6,300.I have no relation to the seller.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-vac-70-70-mark-3-stereo-power-... | |
| Hypothetical' I would look for a used pair of DeVore Fidelity O/96's. |