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reco speaker cables for Ohm Walshes?
I tried Home depot 12 gauge on a lark. $10 plus another $10 for banana plugs. Sound got much cleaner, extended lows and highs and more detailed. Pretty wild. Going to live with it for a bit and then we will see. Probably upgrade ICs first as those... 
It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system?
Didn't have much discretionary income and had lots of school and mortgage debt so same system as in the 80s and late 70s pre grad school. SAE preamp/EQ and power amp,Ohm C2 and Rogers LS3/5, Dual belt TT. Sole step up was a Sony CD bought by my wi... 
Conrad Johnson vs. McInosh....
Have owned both and still do. Enjoyed both but would say each has evolved their sound. Both well made and good resale tho Mac has edge there. I am partial to Mac for musicality and sense of zero fatigue listening and like both as and tube. For cj ... 
David Bromberg -- Any fans?
He lives in Wilmington Delaware and deals in violins mostly high end. I believe he also repairs them. My father in law sold him two he inherited from an uncle in NYC. He released a few new CDs in the last 5 years which I have and like. He does lot... 
McIntosh MC240 Question
I have an Mc250 which is I think the solid state version of yours. I too have 2 gain controls which enable me to use a preamp,active or passive or go direct from a CD. I have always interpreted the gains as being like volume pots and used them tha... 
Boulder has full page ad in Du-pont registry
As a professional marketer, I would bet that there is a high correlation between folks who buy high end cars and high end audio. They may merely be rich or just like fine things as opposed to being audiophiles but their money is still good. One of... 
Memories........What made you catch the Audio Bug?
At 14 I was an aspiring musician and music junkie. Got a pt job at a new record store in my nbhood. Did anything from a to z all to buy music at discount. The owner liked good audio and nice cameras introduced me to both including McIntosh, Marant... 
reco speaker cables for Ohm Walshes?
The for all the responses. Will advise how I go and it turns out. 
reco speaker cables for Ohm Walshes?
Run is about 8feet,single wired.room has wood floors which I'm trying to address now various ways.may soon try class D via W4Sd mint....still mulling. Have only ever used rat shack lamp cord and anticables. All money went into equipment so this a ... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
The both of you who responded. The quest shall go on.. 
reco speaker cables for Ohm Walshes?
Sorry short for recommendation. 
"this is the product Ohm puts out"
I have had multiple pairs of Ohms including Walsh 2-100S3s playing in front of me now.when I upgraded the cans I was not initially happy. John was willing to make me custom cans to address my issues AND ship them free to Hawaii. I ultimately kept ... 
Mapleshade boards under speakers
Photonman is that the paver material? 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Anyone have experience using wyred amps with their Ohms? I am curious about the new mInt and how it would drive my 100S3 Walshes? Also what are people using for speaker cables? My Anti cable's seem bright now that my room has changed its flooring ... 
Breaking in of CD player?
The for all the responses...even the tongue in cheek ones.having read them at 1030 pm just getting home from working way too long a day they were practical and in cases a laugh I needed.:-)