nitrobob

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Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under
I certainly Love my Legacy SE's. I tried Tektons and chose Legacy's .  
What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?
My brother and I race NHRA . Its been our downfall for the last 20 years . I say that because its addicting as heck. And it’s a worse money pit than this audiophile thing. We race NHRA Superstock class. I drive, and my brother is crew chief, trans... 
Repair Vintage Bang &Olufsen ?
I am going to drive the turntable over to Soundsmith next week. Looks to be 8 1/2 hour drive one way. I'm retired now, so I'll pick a day the weather look good, and head out. Thanks for pointing me towards them guys ….. 
Selling on Audiogon
I sold a three thousand dollar amp a couple weeks ago and it cost me seventy-five bucks. Sold in 3 days. The pay pal deal ( getting set up) was just a couple extra clicks. Happy camper here ….  
Albums that you listen to straight through / start to finish whenever you put them on!
Many of mine are already gone . But a few are missed 1)  Led Zep     In through the outdoor2) Genesis    Trick of the Tail and Wind and Weathering3) Alice Cooper   Love it to Death4) Bruce Hornsby and the Range     Scenes from the Southside5) Fore... 
Usless but interesting ....how many of you old timers started with original Large Advents?
My wife had Large Advents in her Deli. They sit up on top of a shelf that went all the way round  the main dining area. At the same time, I had Infinity 1001A speakers with the rear tweeter. I liked her Advents, but liked my Infinity's better. 
Repair Vintage Bang &Olufsen ?
I just talked to Peter. He’s not real keen on shipping B&O’s. I will drive it over, (8 hours) or find someone in central Ohio that I race cars with to drop it off for me. 500-700 to refurbish unit, plus whatever stylist/cartridge I choose to g... 
Best songs to test speakers
I think one of these days I will start a thread on DVD video on concerts. The best recordings and soundtracks. I think Eagles do a good job farewell tour. Mixed really well, good impact. Just wondering what everybody uses to show off their eqiupme... 
Repair Vintage Bang &Olufsen ?
I called and left a detailed message with SoundSmith . We will see if they return my phone call . 
Is there a such too much power for speakers?
I have one of these amps on order, and I noticed this conversation from the engineers blog about power and clipping Look at "Amplifiers for the future of High Performance Audio" post ....https://legacyaudio.com/backstage/perspective/ 
Love it when it snows
I miss snow . I still live in the exact same town, but growing up in central Ohio sixty years ago and having sleds, ice skates and winter gear for Christmas was always a BLAST. We ice skated all winter in the local ponds, snow sledded down all the... 
Time to buy a class D amp?
I'm hoping it has warmth. I'm not a bright fan of any sort. I've been told the ATI's were a little on the bright side. Some say neutral. I don't want to go backwards on my taste.Fingers crossed .      
Time to buy a class D amp?
I just ordered the newly released Legacy I*V 5 Amplifier yesterday. It's what they have been working on for seven years with this "Ice" technology. There're  sold out, as the first batch sold faster than they thought. Shipment is mid February.I am... 
current 2019 value of a mark levinson 9
tonykayWere did you get that info at.? Or how, I should say. I'm about to sell my ATI Signature Series 6005 . I'd like some info on it as well . Thanks 
New upper trim level Corvette or seven year old used amps?
I’m a Hot Rod’er at heart, audiophile lags 2nd. Currently race NHRA Superstock classes. I drive and my older brother is my crew chief. Have for the last 20 years. I remember before getting the racing bug having a couple Corvettes. A 1973 L-82 targ...