mikeam

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I'm very upset. Let me tell you why.
It's called capitalism and "supply and demand". The fact that it is a little piece of plastic doesn't matter. You need it they have it... Also the manufacturer is the one who invested the time/funds to design and build the gear. No matter how simp... 
Are you Guys Rich or What!?
I agree with Plsl. 
Are you Guys Rich or What!?
Hang around this site and you can get your hands on some pretty expensive gear (retail that is) for most times less than half the dealer asking price. I definately believe in allowing others to pay for depreciation. Regards, Mike 
New To Tubes & Direct Wadia to Tube Amp
You will not have any problems connecting directly to a tube amp. I have owned the Kora 100SB Triode amp and found it to be one of the best I have ever owned. Atmasphere is a fine amp for sure, but it is not the only fine amp. Auto bias is nice bu... 
Sony sacd "custom setting"
Actually the std setting allows freq upto 50khz to proceed through the player while the custom setting allows frequensies as high as the theoretical limit of SACD : 100khz. Regards, Mike 
Sony sacd "custom setting"
Been using it in custom mode for over a year with tube gear. Not one problem, but I do suggest you check with the manufacturer of your amp and preamp. Regards, Mike 
F I M Speaker Cables
Again I thank you for the explanation. The problem is was unique. I think the "jigglers" you refer to are the Vistek Aurio Isobearing devices. Great devices which I am thinking of placing in my system. If I have gleaned the information from your t... 
F I M Speaker Cables
I have lived with FIM power cords for some time now and have had nothing blow up. You have made some strong statements (sdrconsultant), please explain how the power cord blew up your clients components, and the tweeters. Also I have taken the time... 
Amp+Cords or New Amp, best bang for $$$
I have found that the FIM Power cords can make a larger difference than changing amps in many cases. I suggest you try a FIM Gold power cord on your amp. I do not hesitate in saying this as my personal experience with these cords made me a believe... 
Levinson 30.6 or dCS Elgar & Purcell
I know this does not address the original ? but I thought I would add it anyway :) The Accuphase units handliy outperform the Levinson on CD and of course the SACD playback is in another league from CD. Regards, Mike Marcellas PS>It should be n... 
Best front projector under $10k?
I bought a Seleco SDG 700L6 July of 99 and I have been extremely pleased. When I gradudated from college my first job was as an engineer for Barco projection systems. I have a good deal of knowledge in the area of projectors and I have been most i... 
PS Audio Lab Cable Vs Shunyata
PS> When I said it is newer I was refering to the technology employed. Thanks, Mike 
PS Audio Lab Cable Vs Shunyata
Glad I could be of service. I would suggest you take a look at the exact power product @ www.exactpower.com. It will provide up to 2000VA of clean power and it is much more efficient than the PS Audio gear. I will be using one of these units in my... 
Cable suggestions for Sim Audio
Thanks for the vote of confidence Brulee. :) Happy Holidays Mike 
Cable suggestions for Sim Audio
I owned the Sim P5 for about a year and my experience is that Sim gear can sound a little too cool. I suggest copper and a warm sounding copper cable at that. The Cardas line would probably be your best bet. I have also noted that they seem to sou...