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Responses from jond

What do you look like?
I have a face for the internet! Or radio. Think about it, but don't think too hard. 
Regarding people selling equipment to U.S.A. only
I sold a dac/transport combo to a gentleman in Taiwan and the deal went through practically flawlessly. I used Fedex, I think the service was called global economy and I don't remember the shipping costs being prohibitive, maybe a few hundred doll... 
Alon is now Nola...
I'm also happy to see that the Marchisotto's maintained control of their new company. Though I've never interacted with them I am an incredibly happy owner of a pair of the old style Alon Lotus'. A great speaker from a company that obviously knows... 
Rookie Tube Question s
By the way, once you get your tube amp working you should try dropping it into your main system. I looked at your two systems and I think you might be surprised at how your inexpensive tube amp sounds compared to your Krell integrated. Particularl... 
My baby left me... left me sad and bluuuuueee....
Slappy,Had you even gotten married yet? I thought you were just about to get married. Either way, condolences or congratulations, whichever are in order. Anyway, for me situations like this always call for a little David Bromberg, more angry than ... 
Turntable Leveling, Again
If the readings are non-level in the center and level on the edges is there any possibility that the piece of wood is slightly warped? 
Time to reflect - why do you post on Audiogon.....
It's just fun to help folks out or share something fun or interesting that you've found. And sometimes it's to take advantage of the perfect opportunity to be a smartass! 
CDP question?
I just recently acquired a Cary 303/200 for around that price used and I love it. It gives just enough detail and is moderately warm and quite musical. Plus it is truly feature laden, with user selectable upsampling, HDCD, RCA and XLR audio output... 
Personal amp evolution
Well I forgot to update my response since I've evolved some more. Went from an Air Tight ATM1 to a pair of Cary 300B Signature monoblocs and I love 'em! 
Digital harshness or Clipping?
Marco,Since you say you've experienced the same effect on two different systems you might want to consider there is some distortion inherent in the recording. Assuming this was originally a digital recording, digital overloads in the recording pro... 
What other obsessions do you have?
Wine, fine cognac and armagnac. Baseball and college basketball. 
Congratulations to Marco
Wow! Who knew Marco was capable of anything serious! Just kidding, love the Klipsch ad and your website. You should be very proud. 
The Best Live album
Jsonic,Having a bit of inside info, the reason 5/8/77 hasn't been released as a Dick's Pick is that they try to shy away from shows that have really high quality recording already in circulation. That being said, they'll eventually get around to r... 
The Best Live album
Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men- "Out in California"Also the Dick's Picks series is outstanding from top to bottom and is a fabulous musical and historical feast for anyone who loves live music, the Grateful Dead, or both. 
Best lines in a song
Well I think someone just did this the other day, so here goes again:"One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain." - Bob Marley, Trenchtown Rock"One way or another, this darkness got to give."- The Grateful Dead, New Speedway Boogie...