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| McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer Jerryg123 , I agree. McIntosh reminds me of W. C. Fields…”they’re nice to look at, but I wouldn’t want to haaaaavvve one…” | |
| Best Bang for the Buck Upgrade I would concentrate on the room. GIK and Vicoustic might offer free analysis. Search the forums for referrals and suggestions. Room treatment can be effective and attractive. It is essential for changes, improvements. Enjoy the ride. | |
| What does the word audiogon even mean? Our audiophile group calls itself The Audiofoos - amazing Wife Acceptance Factor. Foos because we spend money on audio like a bunch of Foos. Audiogon? Maybe because your money is soon gone? | |
| Buyer Dispute Seems to me the seller took advantage of a buyer. Refund (regardless if buyer wanted to wait for tweeters because it looks like he/she stalled for time so buyer could not use Paypal to dispute the transaction) immediately, for $7000 speakers tha... | |
| Don’t want to freak you out… Now you tell me! I've spent lots of money and time on this hobby. Poor, poor pitiful me. | |
| Think fast: What would you take? Hey Ya'll, Thank you so much for the good advice. Understandably, things audio are not at the forefront. I agree. All that stuff is replaceable. And just think of all the friendly, non-politcal, non-insulting advise we could get on this forum wh... | |
| Top Ten Speakers of All Time? MBL 101e Ascendo Bayz Alsyvox Dieses Verity | |
| Your favorite album cover... Two Virgins- John and Yoko Cream- Disreali Gears Malo Santana Wes Montgomery- Tequila | |
| Greatest Audiogon Audiophiles ever and the GOAT Back in the day, there was Lugnut. He was polite and had the knowledge, experience to give valuable advise. | |
| Another turntable You might consider a Transrotor. The Fat Bob S or Reference. Simple design and elegant. The S accepts a second arm, not sure about the Reference. Good luck. | |
| Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good Springsteen- Born to Run Everly Brothers- A date with the EB. (Huge influence on emerging band of the 60s and its all on this LP) Van Morrison/ Moondance The Doors Thelonious Monk- Monks Music F. Mac- Rumors Beatles/ Sgt. Peppers Eydie Go... | |
| Vote for Your Top OP'er One Only Please ! Raul. Knows everything analog, always respectful, detailed answers. | |
| Magico A5, Wilson SabrinaX, or PS Audio FR30? Congrats on choosing the Magicos! Excellent choice. | |
| Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears Cry, by Ray Charles Cry Me A River, by Julie London When i paid $5.99 for John and Yokos Two Virgins. I cried. Kinda wish I still had it. The cover was interesting. She's Leaving Home, by The Beatles. | |
| How long do you or should you keep your gear. I still have the first album I bought when it came out- The Doors. Until the end. That's how long. |