mdalton
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| Am I asking too much? ok, so it didn’t go well. I’ve attached the email trail below, deleting all potential identifiers. he basically said, “oh, we do setup, but only if you pay full msrp”, which means it would cost me $700. And he certainly did not communicate this... | |
| Am I asking too much? @crustycootWhere is your B&M? | |
| Am I asking too much? @asvjerry that just seems like a very tortured rationalization for bad service. if you don’t want to do b&m don’t do it. i know another local place that doesn’t do that much high end - they carry Mcintosh for those who want to spend a lot on... | |
| Am I asking too much? @millercarbon - lol, love the passion! I set up my current cartridge with a borrowed Dr. Feichert, but that was a$450 Hana EL - much lower stakes. Happy to do it again, but do believe a local dealer would want to nurture a relationship. @noroma... | |
| Am I asking too much? Had it restored by Woodsong Audio - motor rebuild, new precision eddy brake disc, original thrust bearing replaced, new gorgeous plinth, etc. | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience nice. i was hoping there would be tubes for your Harbeths. | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience do you now have to consider amps? | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience i like that look. has an old school feel, but can work in any decor. i have audio note an-es in poplar burl - the rest of the house is very contemporary, so they stand out in a very cool way. i also love harbeths, so nice job - you listened to y... | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience what finish did you get them? | |
| What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby? I bartered with a very well regarded local dealer. Made the mistake of thinking we were friends. Traded a very large, very expensive oriental rug without agreeing on what I was to receive in exchange - we agreed that he would have rug valued. T... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @tonic601 i currently have two desert island songs:- Idle Moments, Grant Green (Idle Moments)- Bye Bye Blackbird, Miles Davis (Round About Midnight)Both are near perfection. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? getz/gilberto with recently purchased NOS tubes, and a touch of spanish sherry. | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience hah! You seem to be having so much fun I thought i’d add to the list. I think everyone would get a kick out of an updated list with interim observations - a “league table” as it were. Best regards. | |
| Seeking advice on Speakers that create an intimate 2 channel listening experience Two more to consider:Avalon Acoustics- A close friend of mine has the Indra Diamond, which is above your budget I believe, but the Eidolan is not. These are really beautiful - probably need some power to drive however.Acoustic Zen - I have the A... | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. gosh, you are so funny! |