rockadanny

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price point to move to separates vs integrated
IMO there is no such thing as a “price point” in determining separates vs. integrated - it simply depends on what your goal is. If your goal is maximum flexibility in tailoring your system to the type of sound you prefer, then go with separates (o... 
Best Rock Album in 2013
Notec - Nice drive by. Please enlighten us with your 2013 favorite. 
Scratched CDs
What about a cd with cracks in it?Can it be saved? It will not play as is. 
Top 10 Alt-country bands
Son Volt (?) 
Anyone with cyrogenic treatment experience?
adverts sound enticingYes, don't they? I wonder how many cryo'ed parts were used in recording, making, and delivering the music cd/lp/digital track? 
Lottery Winner would buy what kind of Stereo Gear
First: Build a separate building next to my home dedicated to audio only, properly treated, own power panel, connected to my home via a tunnel. Non-audio power needs provided by home as well as heat and a/c. So dedicated panel would be strictly fo... 
price point to move to separates vs integrated
If you get separates you can control your sound by changing the preamp, amp, and/or the interconnect between them. Upgrading and fine tuning is thus more flexible.Agree! If possible, I will always use separates for this reason. 
Thinking about getting a Nova125
Ice, ice, baby ...(?) 
here is my delima............
Just click on my "System" link below. 
here is my delima............
Assuming from your handle you are in Kennesaw, GA? If so, then no need for heater any longer. If so, I am just up the road in Canton. Whenever I sit for long listening session I shut off heat/cool and unplug TV, cable box, computer, and other junk... 
Best Rock Album in 2013
How to Destroy Angels, "Welcome Oblivion". Electronica/Rock by Trent Reznor and Mariqueen Maandig. Trippy. 
Ayre AX-5 Integrated Amplifier
I was told by Ayre not to sell at this low price and if I ever wanted to buy this unit I need to sign an agreement that I would not sell the unit within 1 year.Unless you are an Ayre dealer/distributor, I find their demands amazingly silly. Did th... 
Is there a perfect speaker?
I doubt there is a perfect speaker (which would have to be perfectly located within your room, perfectly set up, and have perfect interaction with the rest of your gear). For me, speaker preference has been dictated by more a matter of least irrit... 
how can I make the back wall transparent?
Also try severe toe-in as well, such that drivers are pointed to cross in front of your seat position. Some people prefer this set up. It can mitigate some of the bad near-wall effects, especially if the speakers are ported. 
What equipment do you most regret parting with??
Table and all of my vinyl for those little shiny discs. Arghhh!