ohlala
Responses from ohlala
| Disappointing Evening First, I would be frustrated if I were Markpao in that instance, but I have no expectation whatsoever with guests' interest in my stereo. One is either an audiophile or really has no concept of high-end audio. What bothers me, which can be seen as... | |
| So, what DON'T you spend money on? I like nice clothes and have a car payment, student loans, a mortgage, cable, a new lady, and a stereo without a preamp. I got off track. | |
| B&W Production Video. Yeah, thanks. I watched it using my DM302s! As for B&W joining Martin Logan at Best Buy, I think the market is open to progressively to displace Bose as the premier mass market brand in America. | |
| Looking for the Honda S2000 of turntables Figuring the expectations of someone whom I do not know is hard, but I don't think one can find the S2000 of analog rigs for $2k, especially a plug-n-play. A good value TT is more expensive than that. Maybe Shrevie knows better for him/herself and... | |
| Most improved last 10yrs: Speaker, amp, or pre? You may have to back up and ask, "has there been any improvements in the last years?" :) | |
| Opinions on Finite Element Pagoda Signature Rack A set of promotional Ceraballs came with my Signature. They definitely make a difference of similar quality with my preamp (Counterpoint) and my CDP (Cary). They probably make an improvement, but it is not affecting. (A true tweak!) I keep the set... | |
| I always do something stupid... A week or two ago I miss-connected my ICs to my preamp's tape loop. That was pretty loud. Luckily, I did not blow my long since brand-defunct tweeters. My preamp is a little bastard: it has a lot switches and the volume pot is temperamental. And I... | |
| what are your five essential songs Tracks of My TearsYou've Lost That Lovin Feelin'Horror Head by CurvePerfect Day by Lou ReedJust four. | |
| Would you pay to audition speakers I wonder what this dealer's policy is with past customers who made reasonably sized purchases. There is one local dealer who was guarded until I bought a couple things and now they are very open to auditions. My position is that unless a dealer in... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Thank you, and definitely congrats to you as well. Maybe I will test drive M3. I am sure its fantastic. I am, however, a Porsche fan-boy, having dreamt of owning one since I was a little kid. Plus, my Boxster test drive was a high high with eyes d... | |
| Clueless Analog Newbie, Looking to Buy "Or should I just stick with CDs?"I agree with Tvad in the objective sense that inexpensive TTs do not sound as good as inexpensive CDPs. To do better costs a lot of effort and money. There is a bigger, more personal picture, though. There are a l... | |
| Would you pay to audition speakers You had better choose that first speaker pair wisely or come back later in a disguise. | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? 2007 BMW 328 sedan for a little over a year now. I still find owning it exciting. My first "nice" car, it cost more than three times my first three cars combined. As much as I like the beemer, its not a Boxster. I purchased the used sedan over the... | |
| Which component has the most importance? Johnk, I have honestly have no opinion of your response; it was not a consideration in my reply. This is just my general experience. Sorry for the misunderstanding. | |
| Which component has the most importance? What is most important depends on what you're selling. |