punkawalla

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Preamp Deal of the Century
Hello people...I hope this thread isn't 'over'.I have Chenin but having some problems. This is the original MK1.The sound is very lean and the bass is very rolled-off. The whole bottom octave seems MIA and it's that which I'm sure creates the lean... 
Legacy focus 20 20 speakers
I've heard 20/20 several times in different systems and it has always been a very musical speaker where you forget about the system and think only about the music. I've heard Vandersteen 5 and was drawn to the speaker, imaging, bass etc. The music... 
Need some recommendations on Tube Preamps
I suggest Conrad LS17 also, very musical preamp. Try MKII if you can afford it.pW 
One's trash is someone else's treasure
Michaela,Please don't try to tickle my fancy with words about fair market value, i've been in the retail industry for 42 years, and my description did not require the additional commentary that you came up with.Incidentally, whether clear to you o... 
One's trash is someone else's treasure
"The worth of an item can only be measured in the hands of the person holding it"That's the value of the item based on one individuals perception of its worth, NOT fair market value, which is based on a cross-section of the buying public with a sp... 
One's trash is someone else's treasure
The last thing this thread needs is to be 'put back on track' :)pWPS - I once sold a Krell power amp to an elderly person for less than it was worth. I cut the same kinda deals for other minorities too. 
One's trash is someone else's treasure
I think Gemini was having a little fun when he offered the beatles set for $10But at this stage I'm not even sure of that.PW 
One's trash is someone else's treasure
"Hals_den said - Even though I'm not the biggest Beatles fan, I'd offer at least $15 for Gemini's Beatle collection"I shake my head in amazement.It's little wonder why we can't get along.PW 
One's trash is someone else's treasure
I'd like to offer you $5.00 for the Beetles collection (a really poor band, highly overated).PW 
Nuforce 9.02s powering Maggies?
Are the Nuforce not 160 into 8 and double into 4?....therefore 320w into the Maggie?....if so, you all crazier than I am.PW 
Nuforce 9.02s powering Maggies?
When I heard the NuForce 9's, not on a 3.6 but on a similar planar design, the treble sounded hard and with some HF ringing that got in my ears and other places. These were not musical amps in my op. The tweeter/ribbon in 3.6 will take that hf irr... 
Nuforce 9.02s powering Maggies?
OK then, 3.6R...I also own these.Now, tell us more about yourself. What kind music, Classical, heavy death grunge, or Jazz?How big is room, listen loud?What color shorts do you wear when listening to music and do your socks generally match or no?W... 
Nuforce 9.02s powering Maggies?
Which Maggie's?...there's a big difference between MMG and 20.1 
How do you pay? Why?
I buy everything in person and pay cash. I turn up for the transaction wearing dark glasses and a turban.pW 
cryod tube vs non-cryod tube
one would be a lot colder than the other....