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You know you're an audiophile if--
Re: theDuke's comment regarding giving your old receiver to your girlfriend ...My girlfriend has 2 of mine! We keep the Pioneer SX 950 in the bedroom and in the living room is her/our's Marantz 2252b. The Marantz is hooked up to a pair of Meadowla... 
Peachtree Audio Deepblue 2
The opening price of the 2 was ridiculous but it is now very affordable given its quality. I have the original DB which I keep, and intend to keep in my office. I listen via the aux jack instead of streaming since my iPod classic 160 doesn't strea... 
You know you're an audiophile if--
...if you read classifieds here and wonder why anyone would put "high end" in the listing. Duh..... 
You know you're an audiophile if--
To Cerrot regarding his earlier post about the lack of being able to drool over used equipment through the window of a stereo shop. Audio Exchange in NYC is still going strong. While the used stuff isn't out there on display you can still walk in ... 
You know you're an audiophile if--
You have at least two pre-amps, one with xlr and one with RCA connectors to match your (at least) two amplifiers...You have so many isolation blocks/platforms that you could live in San Francisco and barely notice any earthquakes...You don't know ... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
COUNTERPOINT CLEARFIELD METROPOLITANSJust picked up a thoroughly operational, albeit mildly cosmetically challenged pair of these from a fellow A'gon and "other" site member for $1050. Getting them out of his house and into my house was something ... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Totem Hawks revised....Man, these are good speakers with my new set up - I just purchased a pair of Musical Fidelity M1 PWR amps which I'm bi-amping through an Audio Research LS2 pre. The earlier issues I had with the Hawks was their "coloring" co... 
Amp for KEF LS50?
I just purchased a pair of the M1 PWR amps to bi-amp my Totem Hawks which have a top power rating of 120 watts. I was using a Pass Labs X150.5 through an Audio Research LS2 pre, but thought I might overtax the speakers so...Great deal at Music Dir... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Man, I've been switching out my Thiel CS 3.5's, Totem Hawks, and a pair of Magnepan MG3a that I just picked up for $600. I keep returning to the Thiels because they attack like the Maggies...with more bass. The Maggies...well, they DO need power t... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
R. I. P. Joe Cocker. May heaven greet you Mad Dog! 
Question about quality of Meadowlark
hmmm... I have been watching those nighthawks on the other site for a while now 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Not a lyric but...R. I. P. Ian McLagan 2014 
Your First Concert was.....
Humble PieCW Post Dome, Long IslandFrampton had left and Smokin had just come out - I think. I was in 10th grade so circa...1972? Regardless, a great show with maniac Steve Marriott punching well above his vocal weight. Rockin The Fillmore STILL r... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"Tom do thisTom do thatTom DON'T do that..." Can't Wait To Get Off Work - Tom Waits 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"If you were a pill I'd take a handful at my will and knock you back with something sweet and strong..."The Replacements