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Anyone heard Voce Speakers
I happen to own a pair of Voce audio flagship V1'S.Incredible sound from top to bottom.Vocals & acoustics are the very best I've ever heard.Sold my SF Strad's in favor of the V1 sound. 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
Hi Roxy54,To answer your question:I used to sell a ton of equipment for a friend who owned a audio salon back in the '70's & '80's.Most of the doctors & lawyers that I dealt with would choose McIntosh equipment (amp/s, pre & tuner) eit... 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
IMHO - McIntosh is merely a highly recognized brand due to branding & not sound - Same as Rolex is in watches.People recognize a Rolex - but certainly not in the top ten of watchmaking.I have been into audio for more than 50 years & have n... 
What do audiophiles listen in their cars?
My '04 XJR came with a Alpine system that sounds fantastic.Single CD in dash & a six pack in the trunk.Simple DSP controls & fantastic bass from the sub.But mostly I listen to the engine open up when I put the pedal to the metal & play... 
Rack/shelf for albums - suggestions please
Go metal - Billy Bags.Will hold 1,000 LP's without breaking a sweat.Usually about $850-$900 here on the gon, but you'll have to find one locally.I have both his LP & CD racks & swear by them.You'll get what you pay for & if your LP col... 
Over 55? - You Gotta See This
When did I post this?Stan - was it tooth paste or Polident?Did anyone see where I put my glasses? 
Can you believe this?
UPDATE!Well after 2 weeks IT STILL SOUNDS GREAT!However - Now the arm does not raise to the proper height & therefore I cannot cue it with the remote.Not such a big deal as I am used to manually starting, cueing & stopping anyway.Looks lik... 
Your First Concert was.....
My first concert was: Murray the K presents @ the Brooklyn Fox in '64.I was 15 then & about 20 of us (The Innocents) went to see 20+ of our favorite groups.It was the who's who of R&R.Smookie Robinson & the Miracles, Frankie Valle &... 
Where does your user name come from?
From this:What is a Paladin? (You might also try reading the 'Arthedain' and the special section about Metacon to find out why I'm being seen as a Paladin.)Metacon: "This is a difficult question. At most, it's difficult for me, because I guess at ... 
AQ HDMI Cables
I just can't wait until they come out with pomagranite! 
Trying to ID this peice of classical
Can you hum a few bars? 
How Many Audiophiles Have Do You Know?
In almost 50 years of this hobby - I may have met about 100 people that I would consider a audiophile.Starting with my father when I was about 10 years of age.He loved his classical music & played 2 albums almost every night after work & a... 
Using Granite under speakers
I came up with this tweak & have been using this tweak for many years.Probably the best $500 tweak I could ever imagine.I have 2 Adona 24" X 24" granite with mdf platforms that I used with Sonus Faber Stradavari's with great success.I used the... 
Best Record You Have Ever heard
Doc Severinsen with the National Philharmonic Orchestra of LondonLondon Sessions1980Firstline FDLP 5001Firstline Audiophile EditionDigitally RecordedMine is Special Limited Edition #08993I have two other LP's not Ltd. Ed.Got my first copy in '82 &... 
anyone using Adona racks ?
I have two A45CS4 racks in my system & love them.I really love the modular design & can change them around to suit my needs = very flexible when changing equipment.They are very sturdy & can handle 350 lbs. per shelf.If you use a turnt...