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No Audiophiles in Hollywood
(Old thread. Thought I'd mention:)In House's apartment, he has a set of Duevel Bella Luna Diamante speakers. Nice. 
Any Caviar Fans Here?
My experience is fairly typical: First time I tried caviar, I was disgusted; second time I ate caviar, capped with a little bubbly, I fell into a swoon. I have been in love ever since.However, because of the reasons above (over-fishing, extinction... 
I would like advice on a small, inexpensive audio
My wife wanted a tube amp for the office, and she wanted small. The MiniWatt S1 is about 5" wide, 5" deep, and 4" high, and is built like a tank. Don't think I could have gotten any smaller. I upgraded the stock Chinese valves for NOS Russian powe... 
Inexpensive Transport
PlayStationOne, model 1001. 
"ANTI-CABLE" SPEAKER CABLE vs Audio Arts SC5?
Sunnyjim-My dour language, stemming from a serious personal family situation, I'm sure, has left an obviously negative impression of Morrow Cables. (Perhaps I shouldn't even be out on the forums, but this hobby is a great release, anyway, so I'm u... 
"ANTI-CABLE" SPEAKER CABLE vs Audio Arts SC5?
I am using Mike Morrow's SP4's, 6' lengths, between a PrimaLuna Prologue II integrated and a set of Totem Arro's @ 4ohms. These cables take a long, long time to settle in, a process I am still enduring. Read testimonials on his site and other plac... 
CD player to compete with my vinyl rig?
Jolida 100a. The above posters are correct about price vs. quality, but obviously cost is a concern to you without having to sacrifice good sound. The Jolida is forgiving, musical, easy to upgrade, a pleasure to listen to. Picked it up used, of co... 
What is thought of BMC, black mountain, cables?
Just thought I'd chime in, though it's late in the post...Just got one of Ben's Peak Gold power cords in the mail the other day. Jammed it into my Jolida 100a CDP. WHAP. The difference was instantaneous. I was genuinely stricken. The breadth and g... 
Thanks for the music Etta....
Exactly. 
Thanks for the music Etta....
I also met her once in New York, small gig. Terrific lady...Tuesday, Johnny Otis also died--bandleader, talent scout, man-about-music--and who also shared songwriting credit on Etta's first hit, "Roll With Me Henry" (or "The Wallflower")...We seem...