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Parasound A21+ vs Adcom GFA-585se
I've been very happy with a Parasound A21 driving Ohm speakers rated at 89 dB. The sound is effortless, lush and beautiful. I've had a number of other amps including digital and tube, but I keep coming back to SS. If money weren't an issue, I migh... 
Surge protector without line conditioner
I've been using a Zero Surge 8R15W-I for the past 7 years and find it to be non-intrusive with source components. It gives me a peace of mind, but I question whether it's necessary as I live in the SF Bay Area and lightening strikes are extremely ... 
Why are equipment racks so expensive?
A few months ago I made a rack inspired by this thread: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/built-a-diy-butcher-block-and-iron-pipe-rack-over-the-weekendI'm really happy with results. It's as solid as a tank -- weighing more than a 100 lbs. I l... 
What Is The Most Romantic Song That You Have Ever Listen To?
It's nice to see so many suggestions tugging on our emotions. The list wouldn't be complete without George Harrison's love ballad for Pattie Boyd: Something, Abbey Roadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UelDrZ1aFeY 
Favorite Cowboy Junkies?
Lay it Down is one of my faves. It's mood inducing. I've been following them since I first heard the Trinity Sessions. It was love at first listen. Margo has a voice that can melt steel. I've been infatuated with her over the years. I saw them pla... 
Built a DIY butcher block and iron pipe rack over the weekend
@jmphotography. I can't thank you enough for inspiring me! I'm really happy with this thing. One more nice feature is that the footers can be adjusted to accommodate an uneven floor. I was able to raise one leg 1/4" to make things level. For what ... 
Built a DIY butcher block and iron pipe rack over the weekend
@jmphotographyI want to thank you for inspiring me to build a similar rack. I used the same materials, but I designed mine with five shelves that are 24" x 24". The total height is 45". I used end caps at the top so the whole thing can be disassem... 
Alon Model 1 mkii specs, crossover ?
Here's the Alon product brochure from the early 1990's:https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxoaWZpbWluZ2xlc3xneDo0N... 
Alon Model 1 mkii specs, crossover ?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dyC5hF_YhC1c4lkIRJqC5KlAfpat9QBN/view 
Micro seiki dql 120
This doesn't answer your question, but you should subscribe to the Micro Seiki Yahoo group:https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MicroSeiki/conversations/messages 
How did you choose your equipment?
What ever happened to Elizabeth? I miss her responses... >elizabeth>11-21-2008 8:29am>I place all the pictures of stereo stuff spread out on the >garage floor. I put a chicken in the garage. Whichever >picture the chicken shits on..... 
Portable DAC compatible w/ iPhone or iPod
I'm thinking of that other company that makes clever little "Toblerone candy" shaped mini DAC'sI think you're referring to this company: http://www.highresolutiontechnologies.com. Their Music Streamers used to be triangular. It looks like they've ... 
Stand out phono stages
What ever happened to Mr Pedrillo? He disappeared a number of years ago. 
DIY In wall cable : What do installers use?
If we are talking about in wall speaker cable, Canare 4s11 is a good choice: http://www.canare.com/ProductItemDisplay.aspx?productItemID=65 
$15,000 Speaker Does Not List Freq Response Specs
Why not ask Mr Bob directly: http://www.bobcarvercorp.com/#!contact/csxp