roberjerman

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How would you upgrade my entry level system?
Get a pair of Tekton DI's for $3K and sell or put those Audiovectors in another room! Changing speakers will make the most difference (and improvement) over anything else! Honest! 
Cd disc changers.
I also had the Sony ES CD changer - bought at GoodWill for $25!  
Cd disc changers.
I also have a Sony ES CD/SACD carousel changer. All the ES series components are audiophile quality. So I can recommend you buy one of these, particularly for SACD playback! 
Cd disc changers.
I recently bought a JVC XL-M405 6 + 1 changer (1992 MIJ). The cost: .99 cents + $35 shipping from an EBay seller! This was an auction item - I was the only bidder! Excellent construction & sound quality! No digital output jack, though. And som... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
John McLaughlin deserves a mention for his playing with Miles Davis and then the Mahavishnu Orchestra. I saw him in concert with the M.O. in 1974 at the Vancouver Colosseum.  
Connector system between 12 GAUGE speaker wires
The banana plugs I use allow them to be piggy-backed - one into the other. 
Connector system between 12 GAUGE speaker wires
Just get two double banana plugs per speaker. One connected to the speaker leads. The other to the longer length from your amp. Push them together to connect the two different lengths. Pull apart when you move each speaker. Easy! 
Horn Speaker Recommendations
Why spend that much? Buy the new Klipsch Forte for $4K/pair. Read the review in the latest Stereophile! IMO spending more than that is just burning money! 
Any thoughts on GamuT Audio’s current status?
I probably know as little about Gamut's inner circle as you! Too expensive products for me! 
Any thoughts on GamuT Audio’s current status?
Gamut had to compete with a hundred other companies chasing a dwindling number of the 1%. RIP! 
Any thoughts on GamuT Audio’s current status?
My friend owned a HI End store on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, CT. The wealthiest town in the state! He had all the latest and most costly gear. Beautiful store - I was impressed! And failed after a few years!  
Any thoughts on GamuT Audio’s current status?
Failure to attract new young enthusiasts bodes ill for the Hi Fi business!  
Any thoughts on GamuT Audio’s current status?
The Market is a cruel place! Many good companies have fallen by the wayside! Sales are probably down enough to hurt daily finances. New rich investors needed! Good luck with that! 
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
TechDas AirForce 1 will do it - but for $100K! 
How much power do I need? Find out using this method...
A peak level 10 db above average requires 10 x the power in watts, approximately.