rok2id

Responses from rok2id

How much does your system retail for?
My most expensive system cost $3,000, with the speakers accounting for half of that. 
Confusion
wait for the oppo 103 and oppo 105 which should be out about now. Same price as the 93 & 95 with more features. 
Vendors Who Post
'There's one vendor here who is a world-class ass**** on practically every word he writes here... and he could care less.'I think we all know who HE is!! 
Vendors Who Post
'My only complaint about the music threads is that some guy keeps posting that people can't tell, in blind tests, the difference between bands ! ;)'hahahahahahah was that a broadside across my bow??? Excellent!!! 
Vendors Who Post
Jdoris:'Would that count as a change, Rok? ;)'Upon further reflection, no, it would not be a change. Getting rid of the nonsense is just another way of saying getting rid of all the 'Audiophilia' stuff, and just leave the music lovers, and apparen... 
Vendors Who Post
'To better service the users/customers, Audiogon needs better controls in general to help control misinformation and/or nonsense'That would certainly cull the herd!! I could end up talking to myself!! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Anne Akiko Meyers.... "AIR" The Bach Album ... with the English Chamber Orch. Sublime!!! 
Importance of Soundstage/Imaging
Jmcgrogan2you are absolutely correct. 
Cable Recommendations
Blue Jeans Cables. They don't cost a lot, but they are as good as anything else. They will charge quadruple for those concerned about their status as audiophiles. 
Super fm tuners
I have three, one for each amp. Silly i know, but I must have backup. 
Downgrading
'From looking at your system link, I think your at the bottom of the food chain already.'I thought deriding another member's system was just not done. 
Warm, lush and smooth interconnect help
How did you arrive at that 'budget'? Just curious. 
The best way to break in speakers.
I always follow the manufacturer's recommendations as outlined in the owners / users manual. You can't go wrong doing that. 
Are cryo'd tubes always better?
GeoffkaitThere is no need to insult fourth graders! 
Are cryo'd tubes always better?
'Actually, cryogenically treating materials improves their strength, hardness, durability and stiffness'I'm almost afraid to sak!! What about body parts???? oh please say YES, please!!!