muzikat
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| Shindo vs the world I have had two Shindo Appetite amps. I liked the sound. My only problem was the availability of tubes. From what I could gather, all the Shindo approved tubes are hoarded by dealers and if you didn't buy the amp from them you are out of luck as t... | |
| What's your experience with snooty HiFi salesmen? Sadly, Audio snobbery pushed me to purchase almost entirely on the internet. I used to work in a record store/audio retailer in the 70s. Back then it was fun and about the music. Over time it became almost a competition for audio stores/salesmen... | |
| Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.? Tito’s is what I keep in my freezer, although I’m primarily a beer drinker. Wyborowa Polish Vodka is very good | |
| CD player suggestions... Marantz CD60 | |
| Need suggestions on efficient book shelf speakers for a Pass Labs XA3.5 You should look at NSMT 15SE. They are built and sold out of North Carolina. Fabulous speakers that work with most all amps, certainly yours. I use them with a Naim NAIT 2...20 watts/channel. $1995 list factory direct | |
| Need a easy drive speaker while I am traveling Second the Marshall Bluetooth speakers. they are exceptional in the Bluetooth category | |
| How many systems do you have? Multiple, enough gear to have six or seven systems. Not all in use at the same time. Only 2 in my home. 1 in my beach condo | |
| Can recommend some non-fatigue SMALL bookshelf for near-field listening? Spendor, several models may fit your needs. They are definitely non fatiguing | |
| How much gear do you own? At least 7 integrated amps. 3 CD players, 2 turntables. 1 tuner, 2 streamers. Multiple cables, 5 pairs of speakers. That's only for two rooms. In my late 60s time pair down, just been too lazy. | |
| Listening to music I don’t particularly like Not my thing. I love a good system, but love good music more. Rather listen to music I love on a substandard system than music I don't care for on a great system. That said, not too much music I can't stand | |
| Soft, smooth organic SS integrated amps? Another vote for Marantz++ | |
| How old are you? you know what happens if you live long enough...you get old. be grateful, it's a privilege not enjoyed by everyone.that said, I'm 66.always loved music and remember spinning my Mom's 45s when I was about 5-6 years old. got my first fold out record... | |
| How do you sort your LPs? Record store style. Worked at one in the 70s. Stuck with me.Genre. Within genre alphabetized by last name of artist or band name. Jackson Browne in rock under B. J Geils Band in rock under J.Amount of records would be a consideration. I you only h... | |
| Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents? First high end speakers were Rectlinear 3s.Advents from 1977-1994. Used a Marantz 2270 to power them.have owned a few pairs since, just for fun | |
| New Years Resolution ....... mahgisterthat is always my resolution too, never fail |