mapman

Responses from mapman

Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum?
This is just more us versus them mentality. Sick of that. Don’t fall for it.   My guy misbehaved and was punished now it’s all those evil people with minds of their own who got to go. It’s pretty petty and juvenile really. Act like an adult and o... 
Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum?
You get banned for doing something you shouldn’t do like breaking laws or even just rules. Not just because other people don’t like you. There is no rule or law that says people have to like you.  
Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum?
Ok.    
Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum?
Sounds good.   
Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum?
Cause and effect is a real thing.  Live and learn.   
Why should audiophile deniers be allowed on an audiophile forum?
Why should anyone assume this or any web site with a free open forum is scam free? Throwing blocks for scammers by inferring that is the case is one possible reason. It’s perfectly clean here right? Why should anyone ask questions? Scammers are ... 
Selling gear with TMR
Yeah TMR provides a good service to help sell used gear. Whether that service is worth it or not to you is a totally personal decision.  Nobody provides a good service for free.     
Selling gear with TMR
Have worked with them on some buying and selling and find them very responsive and easy to work with. Definitely provide a good service  to make selling of big ticket items in particular more hassle free.   
Fuse Direction for Pass Labs Amp and Preamp
It’s pretty simple.  First you try it dis way.  Then you try it dat way.  Den you might even consider dat other way.   
I'm trusting FedEx/ UPS less by the day
I try to buy things that do not have to be shipped far to try and minimize the risk of shipping damage which may well have become more of a problem in recent years. So many businesses struggle to do things well anymore in that there is a shortage ... 
I got 127 records from the mid 40, 50 and early 60s that need a lot of cleaning
Spin clean works well and won’t break the bank. You just need to have enough drying clothes around. Could do that number of records in a few days easily.   
Bel Canto Ref 600 M - Fuses - Power Cords
Those are very good amps already. What more do you expect?  
Your thoughts on my quest for new speakers
You might want to call and give Ohm Speakers in Brooklyn a visit if possible.  Sounds like you are not too far.  
High quality CDs
One other suggestion I can make in cases where someone has a great system but finds most recordings lacking is consider Ohm Walsh speakers. These do things totally differently. They present the music like a live performance on your room rather tha... 
High quality CDs
I think the key point here is the assertion that certain recordings are “bad” to start with. Bad is a very subjective and general adjective. It will literally mean something different to everyone. Expectations matter. If you expect all recordings...