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| Sold in one day Jmcgrogan2, I'm willing to bet that most people are financially impacted one way or another by previous and current economic conditions, some more so than others. Also I think that depressions, recessions, and wars are intentionally created to giv... | |
| Sold in one day Cerrot, an audiophile friend (John) and I discussed this matter between ourselves and both agreed that if you see an item for sale that you really want, you should not try and lowball the seller, rather offer the full asking price especially if it... | |
| Sold in one day I think also supply and demand applies here. A few years ago I noticed that certain familiar items were listed for a few hundred dollars less then they are now, as there was more of the same item listed for sale. Now once in awhile they rarely mak... | |
| Sold in one day It could be smoke and mirrors, maybe it was just relisted. Never the less it is a reference product and who don't love Audio Research. | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? Drubin, I think you have earned a victory with this thread and it's quite possible others who have participated here must feel some sense of victory as well.I can give an example of why I feel my above comment might hold some truth. A friend and m... | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? By participating on this thread you already have admitted that the audio merry-go-round does exist for many however as mentioned above many do enjoy the ride. Why is it that Audiophiles are on a Merry-go-round while other people involved in other ... | |
| Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh? Tbg, yes Mcintosh does make solid state with autoformers. The original solid state Mcintosh amp that I purchased was brand new, it was a direct coupled design. Decided a few days later I wanted the more expensive Mac with autoformers so I was able... | |
| Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh? Mapman I used to own a more recent Mcintosh solid state amp with autoformers (output transformers) and in my opinion, what I found was the midrange and highs improved considerably when compared to direct coupled Mcintosh amp. However the bass seem... | |
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? | |
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? Tbg, I think that Schubert is joking. If he can do Madonna for $100.00 I'm curious what he can for $50.00. | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? TBG, that is interesting that you still possess the H-Cat, that was an interesting thread in itself. Definitely would love to hear your system in Texas, my sister lives there and have been to Texas one time at Fort Worth many years ago, parents we... | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? TBG, that was very well put. I like the three types of Audiophiles. Question, do you think that stage III as far as great reproduction and realism can be obtained for a lot less money these days because of the improvements in parts etc.? | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? Mapman you are correct, it is experience/know how. | |
| Why Don't More People Love Audio? Mapman, yes, audiophiles and some people will call them audiofools, I know I been there. |