mapman
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| In Awe of "Yessongs" Forty Years Later agree about ja.I met hin briefly a few years back when he greeted the crowd as they left after a solo concert.I have been much into yoga and eastern music of late and that has helped in my appreciation of his music. | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store I've been in Lyric twice, both times when the shop was near empty on CHristmas Eve, and the person there, who appeared to be a manager or owner, was very accommodating and courteous. HE greeted me immediately, asked if he could help me, and I told... | |
| Skeptics believe:cartridge makes a HUGE difference "Zd542 - don't worry, I don't get it either."Well, no surprise there with Mr. Machina Dynamica, I must say. "Your point is very clear and a good one. Personally, I feel that a lot of the mystery that lies in between what we can currently measure a... | |
| Help me spend my money You have nice stuff. What aspect of sound do you think can be improved?Based on pics and system info, panels at first reflection points would seem to be a decent application. If not there, then secondary or others. They can probably only help and ... | |
| Best live albums from 1970's college days Lots of good ones.THey don't make'em like they used to.... | |
| Skeptics believe:cartridge makes a HUGE difference Zd,What I meant to say and did not very clearly perhaps is that the fact that science and engineering is limited is not sufficient to justify trying things that cannot be explained because the odds of success applying engineering principles and te... | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store "So, my opinion is to establish good relations with the B&M stores and dealers."No doubt always a good idea to operate with good faith.There are limits though. Good relationships are a two way street and can be hard to accomplish when goals an... | |
| Seeking more 3d imaging, deeper/wider soundstage Magico is a very well made product and very good in this regard based on personal past auditions. Used prices here I have seen recently are coming down as well to the point where Magico used is more realistically competitive on price with other op... | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store Whoops, I meant to say "imminently", not "eminently" doomed.Wrong word. Now I now how to spell the right one properly as well! :^) | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store +++++Bcgator!!! Thank you for such candor from "the enemy". | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store When one is eminently doomed, it is probably a good idea to revisit ones strategy and priorities, at a minimum. | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store "Are you kidding? Audiogon allows 40-50% off of retail. Brick and Mortar if your lucky 10-20%. These people are not going to buy there no matter how nice the salesperson talks."Well, then I would say the B&M shop is doomed and nothing will cha... | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store Fact is the internet is the biggest competition for any B&M store these days.So B&M stores need to "know your enemy" and figure out a strategy to compete. The economics of scale with a mom and pop B&M shop surely cannot compete on pric... | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store "Mithc4t, I'm talking about those people who only buy on the internet or just like to waste time without ever buying"How about giving them a reason to maybe do otherwise, like just talk with them to see how you might help when they come in with no... | |
| What most important in the sound of your cables? That they disappear so I can focus on bigger fish. |