mapman
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| Whole House Surge Absorber. I have a similar surge protector in my breaker box from when house was built. | |
| Does hybrid amp really has the best of both world? If you value the unique aspects of each technology, then the answer might well be yes.Otherwise, probably not.No doubt there is some overhead associated with use of tubes, especially in a higher power amp, so a hybrid can be a nice solution. Overa... | |
| CSNY Live 1974 Saw Justin Hayward this past Thursday at Rams Head in Annapolis, MD.His voice was as good as or better than ever, at least this night. I was impressed! I think he has a vocal style that lends itself to long term preservation. No vocal theatrics fo... | |
| Not impressed In all seriously, the biggest variable in a listening experience may well be the person listening.Most who have been around a while know this. It can be used constructively to help them better understand what is heard or to manipulate someone case... | |
| Reviews of $10k plus ics, speaker wires, and pcs Tbg,You must have a lot of money invested in your system and I suspect it must sound quite good accordingly. Why not post the fruits of your work (ie your system or systems) here on A'gon.Do you actually buy the products you support? Or are you a ... | |
| Problem with NPR Wolf,hi res finder on SB does not ring a bell.How do I locate that?thanks. | |
| How Much Does Your Favorite Band Cost? 50 cent....yeah, right! | |
| Reviews of $10k plus ics, speaker wires, and pcs TBg,Your question does not warrant a response.Have a nice day! | |
| ANyone heard the New Parasound Halo P5? Agree with Runnin.A lot of good stuff that offers excellent value will not get the play deserved usually in these parts in that such products undermine the perceived value of the more esoteric options.My advice would be to attempt to do things rig... | |
| Speakers to hang on to for LIFE I am original owner of a pair of OHM Ls I still use and enjoy that I bought new back in 1978. They went for about $500 a pair back then. I rebuilt them once myself a few years back and they still sound great and excel with progressive rock music i... | |
| REFURBISHING VINTAGE TUBE RADIOS- The old table radios are a lot of fun. Some sound pretty good. Many have excellent reception.I have This Airking model probably from the 1940s sometime, sitting on top of a bookshelf for display only at home. I have not fired it up for years knowi... | |
| Reviews of $10k plus ics, speaker wires, and pcs Yes, I agree with Mcondon's post as well.Good marketers know exactly what nerves to condition the public into potential customers. What seems like a bargain is all relative. Its all a game more than anything I suppose really.AN $8600 product recei... | |
| Good speakers with small woofers = 10 cm/4" Totem in general gets amazing sound out of smaller boxes and drivers. | |
| Interesting bilind testing of Stradivarius Violin Vinyl lps are probably another example like radios from their heydey. | |
| Interesting bilind testing of Stradivarius Violin I"If you get Heifitz on the panel that can't hear the difference maybe then I might get on board the placebo train."With great contributions to the state of hi fi sound like teleportation tweak, flying Saucers, and clever clocks, I suspect you are... |