lakefrontroad

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I've finally lost it
I'm glad you've reached out to others for support. Clearly you were acting insanely to use your girlfriend's opinion as your benchmark.Wife, possibly. Girlfriend, insanity!Now that you've come to your senses, we can begin to work on the problem. T... 
What do you NEVER want to hear again???
My mother in law. 
What wire config for tri-wired speakers?
The responses probe the question, is the additional benefit worth the cost? I don't know. Certainly the VR-11's need no more base, as they are adjustable. I am mostly concerned with pace, speed and musicality. I will write to Tenor to inquire if t... 
What wire config for tri-wired speakers?
Ah!Now, this helps. Tell me more about capacitance. I use Tenor 300 monoblocks. Who do I ask about the multiple runs?Tenor? Are there other issues to be concerned about? 
What wire config for tri-wired speakers?
Sbank and Jond:I am interested in the differences you find with mono wired, bi-wired and tri-wired. Also, if you have tried mutliple amps.Your responses are what wires you prefer rather than the effect of the differences in multiple wiring. Please... 
What wire config for tri-wired speakers?
Did you use one amp? Did you try more than one amp? How were the results?Bill E 
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
Von Schweikert VR-11'sTenor 300 mono blocksEMM Labs DCC2EMM Labs CDSDJena Labs CablesEngineered roomSME 30Simple and real music. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
NOPE!France has a new policy on anti-social driving... That's defined as what used to be ordinary driving as can be found in Italy today. Unfortunately, above 160 will land you in jail if caught And for those of us who need to drive there, that's ... 
Where does your user name come from?
Lake Front RoadPutnam ValleyNew YorkI spent childhood summers at my grandparents lake front home and purchased a summer home there years ago.Bill 
Do the Audio gods shine upon you?
They freekin love me. The music hasn't been so good for a long time, but, I'm sure they love me.Hopefully, they'll love my new room and system.Bill 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
First, never, never, never have a girlfriend if you have a wife. Second, always tell the wife the truth about what it costs. She'll throw up. The more she chucks, the more numb she gets to the cost. Always tell her how great it is and how you're g... 
Vinyl or wait for the new stuff??
I dumped SACD more than two years ago, probably three. I went back to CD and vinyl. I went through a complete tear down a year ago and now am back in SACD(EMM Labs) and Vinyl (SME30). I don't think it will get much better than this for a while. I ... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
My daily drivers are:US: 1989 Porsche 911 coupe and 2003 Honda OdysseyFr: 1987 Porsche 911 coupe and 2001 BMW 530DMy weekend drivers are: 1990 Spice-Cosworth 3.8 GTP, 1969 Lola-Chevy T70 408, 1965 Porsche 911 2.0 and 2 2004 Discovery 39SI will be ... 
Flipping the LP over ...
With my table, there is a vacuum hold down and a drive switch. I shut both down and then change sides.Bill E. 
VPI 16.5 v 17.0
Hi,It was to me. It's so convenient that I often wash records while I'm thinking of doing something else. It's quick, easy and pretty close to automatic. If money is important to you, save some bucks and buy the 16.5. If you want a slicker, cooler...