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johnjbarlow

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Are you at this point??
I am done for today. 
What has been your most satisfying component?
VAC Renaissance amplifiers. The sweetest gear I've ever owned. I am on my third version. I started with a 30/30 MKll. Then I bought a 70/70 MKlll. I thought that was it for me. All of a sudden a 70/70 signature came up for sale here. Just when I t... 
ps audio classic repairs
Good luck. I had a Lambda Cd drive that I paid over 2k for. The drawer stopped working and I couldn't get them to do repairs on a discontinued model. Almost makes me want to go out and buy more of their gear. Yeah right. 
Interested in a weekly audiophile radio show?
A call in show on XM would be cool. XM would be nation wide. 
Shuguang 350B Tubes
I have had very good experience with Shuguang tubes. I am using eight Shuguang 300BS tubes in my VAC amp. The tubes come in pairs, in a very sturdy black cardboard box. They are encased in foam. They are the globe shape, not coke bottle. There is ... 
Walker Audio Prelude LP Cleaning Solution
I love Walker audio products. I am currently using Audio Intelligent solutuions. I wasn't even aware they are not in business anymore. I'm glad Walker has stepped up to bat.I am using the Walker HDL Reference links on my Watt's with excellent resu... 
Hearing loss and audio reviewers ? READ ON
I have some hearing loss at age 49. I listen to different components with the same ears. I can tell differences even with my compromised hearing. After all, they are my ears. Whether it is component A or component B, I hear them with the same ears. 
Opportunity to buy the best Preamp... but which?
Messenger all tube preamp. Yes, I own it and love it. The Messenger is a legendary piece and has taken best of the show honors at CES in 2004, 2005 and 2006. Nuff said. 
For the vinyl enthusiasts
I made a typo when I initiated this forum. I stated that Car City Records in St.Clair Shores MI, had a very limited selection of used records, and I meant to say new. Their specialty is used, I would guess that there is well over twenty thousand i... 
For the vinyl enthusiasts
Thanks Beatlebum. I plan to check out PJ's and Encore's stores in Ann Arbor 
A Bright Pair of Watt Puppys
cytocycle, thanks for the info. 
A Bright Pair of Watt Puppys
I swapped out a pair of A Capella La Musica speaker cables for a pair of 8ft. Transparent Reference XL V. They helped Smooth things out a bit. 
Symphony 5th - best recording
The Deustsche Grammaphone recording is also a speakers corner recommendation on vinyl. I own it and love it. Beethoven's 9th on MSFL vinyl rocks too. Lots of posts from me today, it's a snow day. Yippee! 
State of HDCD and SACD
I guess SACD has turned out to be a bust. No support from the recording industry. Typical. Most Americans don't care how their music sounds. The talent the record companies are promoting are less than mediocre. Jusin Timberlake and the like. ARRRG... 
A Bright Pair of Watt Puppys
Khrys, I am curious. Why do you miss the 6's and not the 7's?