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Any regrets in selling gear?
I regret selling S.A.P Anniversary monoblocks and S.A.P Anniversary preamplifier.  Two great pieces  
Swiss cables
I have Swiss cables on all my systems.  The Reference, Evolution and Diamond speaker cables.  They are worth it.  Like the previous post - These made the biggest difference (positive) than any other cable.  They are delicate though so taking them ... 
Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner
I have the Sonner Duo Legato speakers.  They are paired with 25 watt Audion monoblocks and sound great.  They are very dynamic, refined but not too polite.  $8500 is a lot of money, but I've heard more expensive speakers that weren't as impressive... 
Who needs a Preamp??
To answer your question, IMO.  Without a preamplifier you are listening to audio components but with a preamplifier, you are listening to music.   
Any Rethm Bhaava owners?
I know it's an old post, but I can contribute to any future questions now that I own a pair of the Rethm Bhaava speakers.  They are effing awesome.  I was too challenged by what amplifier and preamp to partner them with.  David256 knows his stuff.... 
Is vintage audio better? I'm starting to look at current (modern) and non-US audio.
Thanks for the quality thoughts and opinions on this.  My question came from some stereo monitors I just picked up that I had never heard of but are simply outstanding.  They were/are $3800.00L in the UK. but because they are so unknown here, I pi... 
Is vintage audio better? I'm starting to look at current (modern) and non-US audio.
Yeah - was hesitant to mix the discussion parameters.  Vintage vs Modern  or foreign vs domestic audio.  Both are open for discussion. 
Mixing speaker cables on bi-wired speakers
Jayctoy, thanks for starting the thread. I had a feeling it has been asked, but I couldn’t find it last night. Thanks and thanks for all the responses. 
Have you ever met another audiogon member in person?
i meet Audiogon members all the time - almost every transaction.  I try to avoid shipping and that affords me to meet most buyers and sellers in person.  I can honestly say that in the 15 yrs or so trading, swapping, buying and selling audio, I ha... 
Seller has not contacted yet. How long should I wait...
Still a good question.  I have often wondered myself.   Thanks for putting it out there.   It's good to read others viewpoints and read experiences.  
Fuselier Model 9 speakers
Are the model 9's worth getting? 
is it ok to leave a tube amp on without speakers connected
Thanks for the responses.  Makes perfect sense. 
Your single favorite component
it's tieTimbre TT-1 DACS.A.P. Anniversary mono blocks 
What is going on? No-one buys good stuff priced right.
This isn't going to be a popular answer but, too many FREE options to sell goods;. Craigslist and other sites ( I won't mention) are likely reducing the number of items on Audiogon.  I know some high-end audio dealers who only sell on EBay.  It se... 
Good HiFi stores in NY, Washington DC area
Deja Vu Audio in V.A.