mrtennis

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The issue of lowballing... What does that mean?
its obvious that many individuals want to pay as little as possible when they buy and get as much as possible when they sell.given "human nature", or whatever you want to call it, one would be better off to simply ignore an unacceptable offer, rat... 
Cables more hype than value?
can someone explain why there have been 300 + posts in response to a thread whose subject is cable ?at some point the horse is dead, along with the tangents and secants. 
Hope for aging CDPs?
my experience with cd players , like old (15 + years) power supply capacitors, is the need for replacement. when the time comes to replace a transport, there may be a problem. no transport is available. with respect to power supply caps (i know, n... 
need a new web site
so, its a question of a wide or the stereo. sounds like the symptom of a marriage that's in trouble.if she wants the room , it may be with or without you. forget the stereo. it sounds like the wife is giving the husband a subtle message. 
Cables more hype than value?
it's a rhetorical question, as are others i've seen. 
Who Will Stand the Test of Time?
this question is so subjective:I think there is evidence that certain groups have lasted and are still "popular".in the classical repertory, there are composers whose music is frequently played at concerts.The classic groups of the 60's and 70's h... 
Does anyone know the status of Quad in the US?
there is no quad distributor in the us. there is one in canada. 
Why can you buy a car at dealer Invoice but audio
yes, a dealer does not make a 40 % ptofit on electronics, or a 50 % profit on cables. as has been stated previously, there are fixed and variable costs to consider.however, a dealer who runs an efficient business can maximize his profit.let's go b... 
Why can you buy a car at dealer Invoice but audio
if you buy direct you can usually get better value for your money. 
The Engineer's Shoes..
just for the record, there are no debates, in the literal sense, on this forum--only discussions, and , obviously, exchanges of opinion. 
MHDT Havana and Eastern Electric Minimax
the eastern electric is more defined in the bass, but i would not say more extended.i did vary the tubes, ending up with a brimar 13d5 (i think that is the designation).i did not hear major differences.overall, i did not like the eastern electric ... 
I always do something stupid...
advice:improve your focus and concentration skills by exercising your brain.how ?? anagrams, brain teasers, math problems and crossword puzzles.hopefully you will become more observant and eliminate some of the "mistakes: you have mentioned. 
MHDT Havana and Eastern Electric Minimax
i had an eastern electric and paradisea dac. the eastern electric has a more balanced frequency response and more bass definition.i believe the havana is more euphonic than the paradisea.i sold ny eastern electric because it did bot have the class... 
Aging and Treble and Income?
manufacturers are sensitive to criticism by reviewers, so they design equipment, with the goal of minimizing "coloration".many current production components lack warmth and seem to be a bit peaky in the treble.i have had arguments with designers a... 
Found the ground loop hum source, how to fix?
i had a hum induced by an unshielded interconnect from preamp to amp. when i replaced that cable, with another, which was shielded, the hum disappeared.