jnovak
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| What is the reason for this? (Digital vs Vinyl Question) CAKYOL,"I still like listening to vinyl but recently i discovered that i like actually "looking at it" more than the listening part."CAKYOL, you hit the nail right on the head! The one thing you missed is;People "want" to want vinyl". My stepson... | |
| Why the cost increase? I was at Lowes in Bethlehem, Pa. yesterday. They had plenty of 2 X 4 X 8 studs available in the $5.00 range. I remember a builder I hired in 1996 complaining about studs costing .89 each! Can't one of you guys build a Wayback machine! Joe | |
| power consumption of total components Thanks for all the input everyone. I do have one of the meters suggested above. I'm not hearing crazy dollar amounts like $200.00 plus! That would have been a game changer. My budget is okay for now. For instance though; Had I heard crazy huge ... | |
| $2000.00 to spend on new speakers. It hasn't been said yet but... Are you opposed to buying used? I guess some people think that they MUST have been abused or something. 99% of the time...NO! They're just fine! I bought a pair of Pioneer SX3 (I think) that retailed for $8000.00 for... | |
| FEX EX Damaged New Legacy's Shipping by no matter who is a part of business online. I don't assume all is well until said piece of gear is safe in my home. OP was smart to refuse delivery of the speakers. THAT is the best recourse. Once you sign the BOL even if you note the ... | |
| WHAT SONG TOUCHES YOUR HEART THE MOST? @oldhvymecAmazing Grace. When my grandmother sang it.. Still hear it to this day. Playing the piano and singing in Moody Texas Local Baptist Church 1966 (close). That a great story! Amazing Grace is as good as a heart touching song gets. And to ... | |
| Buying used vs new? There's an old joke: Why did God create Gentiles? Answer; Because someone has to pay retail! Well, I don't like paying retail so used it is. Once in a while, I've gotten lucky by owning the gear for several years and then selling it for what I pai... | |
| Buying used: how old is too old? hey @jnovak - I had a pair of Polk's back in the 80s - I think is was floor standing 12B's. I liked the open tweeter on top and I was happy like you for a good while, until I heard speakers with bass. Oh yes, I know the Polks aren't the last ... | |
| Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System? OP, you read my mind. This is exactly where I am at. It has been a serious s*** storm for the past several years for me. I don't care so much when I'm the target of the attack. I land on my feet. I went though COVID, a big hit to our family busine... | |
| My Apologies to Miller Carbon I like Audible Illusions idea on their preamps. When the power switch is off, there is still a trickle current going through the circuits to keep it ready to go and probably to minimize thermal cycling. | |
| Considering a POSSIBLE replacement for speakers. Opinions? There are audio shows coming up. I plan on attending the Capitol Audio Show this year. Keep in mind that the rooms are generally horrible BUT, you can get a sense of what appeals to you. I always like the sound of the Thiels at the shows. My think... | |
| Can a Classe SSP replace a dedicated stereo pre? My only pause with Classe is their less than excellent service. They've transitioned ownership a couple of times recently. I had a CP700 pre that sounded fantastic. It needed warranty work. No power surge was noted. The unit needed a main circuit ... | |
| Buying used: how old is too old? I have a pair of Polk Model 10's from 1979. I remember the day I bought them. They haven't, to my knowledge, degraded yet. Maybe if I could A/B them with a pair of new Polk Model 10's (impossible), I would hear a difference. The world will never k... | |
| The best $99 system upgrade ever! I find that when I awake in the morning, my earwax is soft. A Q-tip, though not advised my doctors, removes the wax with ease and no discomfort what so ever. My hearing is excellent. My selective hearing is another issue. | |
| Your favorite audio cartoons There was a contest that Stereo Review had way back when. It was a picture of the butler pulling a kiddie wagon loaded with a hi fi system and the owner pointing his finger toward the door. Readers were asked to send in their potential captions. T... |