jond

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What did your first "real" system consist of?
Wellmy first system wasn't until about 1998, I was 28, and consisted of a Rega Planet cd player, a Bryston B-60 integrated amp, and Definitive Technology floorstanding speakers, I forget the model but they were not bi-polar. Shortly after putting ... 
Why Don't People Search The Forum Archives?
Perhaps a section on New Today of popular questions. It could even perhaps take the place of the 500 lp/cd listings that appear, in much shorter form of course. About a half dozen questions linked to the most informative threads about them would p... 
Did you ever just want to simplify?
Absolutely! Many days, especially when looking at a pic of a cool integrated, I long for just two boxes. Oh well, maybe someday. 
Can a manufacturer post replies & discussions?
Barry,I think that as long as you offer a disclaimer with each of your posts relating to the subject you should be fine. If we know who you are we can make our own judgement as to your agenda. I agree with Brian, the more informed opinions we have... 
Your favorite recent discovery
Charlie Byrd "Bossa Nova Pelos Passaros", another fabulous sounding k2. 
Would Audiogoners be interested in this?
No brainer. The more info about tunes we have the better. Bring it on! 
Best Grateful Dead recording?
Kevins,I had no doubt you'd love it, now try not to wear it out! 
"Emotionally involving" music and your system...
The Grateful Dead, 10/9/89 Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA. The show was billed as "Formerly, The Warlocks". That night the band broke out Dark Star for the 1st time since 1984, Death Don't Have No Mercy for the second time since 1970, and Attics of... 
Source for JVC XRCD
For jazz you really should look at the Fantasy Records line of K2 recordings. Seems to be the same technology, amazing sound quality, and regular cd prices. Do a search on K2's, there's a thread explaining what very little difference there may be.... 
Martin Logans and Smokers
Hey how bout getting the speakers and using them as the reason to quit smoking? When my girlfriend and I moved into our current apartment there was a no smoking clause in the lease and my girlfriend decided that it would be the perfect excuse to q... 
Can anyone name that digital front end?
Go to the general asylum on www.audioasylum.com and an inmate named Jeff Day has posted pics of almost every room and I think Totem was one of them. 
dac/transport/preamp connection problem..Help
I'd say Mejames is probably right. Does the dac have multiple inputs? I know this sounds stupid but do you have the correct input selected. If so, if you have another cd player with a digital out try hooking it up to the dac. If you still get no s... 
Great Customer Service
Jimwitnauer,Please keep in my mind that my story did not involve a piece of Krell equipment breaking, it involved me dropping and breaking something. Beyond that, the cd player has operated flawlessly and is a joy to use. As far as high end equipm... 
Zaikesman's Username Pronunciation Field Guide
Jond is pronounced J-O-N-D. It stands for my name, Jon Daniels. Hey Gunbei, doesn't your name mean "bottoms up" in Chinese? 
Gear NOT in your audio system - what do you like?
I once had the chance to listen to a Linn CD12 in a dealers system for a while- wow! It was an active all-Linn system and it was the best sound I think I've ever heard.