roxy54

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Trends in value of vintage / used audio equipment?
Amen.  
Package Has Disappeared in USPS System
You have been more than reasonable. It's time to get tough. Demand a replacement or refund immediately.   
McIntosh MC2105 paired with a C53 pre?
I don't see how you would have any problem.I've matched the 2105 with 7 different pre's with good success. Most recently the First Sound which is by far the best.  
There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art
@viber6  Pure nonsense. There are all types of live sound presentation, and all are good for different purposes You prefer in-your-face perspective, not everyone does.              
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
About a  year and a half ago I suddenly decided that it was time to try something new, and I took the chance on a pair of Odyssey Audio Kismet speakers that I saw on USAM which were located in Southern California (road trip from AZ). I have no reg... 
The # 1 Christmas Album
The Carpenters double disc and Glen Canpbell - That Christmas Feeling. Randy Travis comes in a close third.  
There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art
This thread has gone from silly to senseless.  
There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art
@jsalerno277  What you said is an opinion, not an expose. It's mostly true, but we all know that our systems aren't nearly as real as the real thing, so...  
Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse
After all of that?  
Krell Moves to new location
Wow. I guess that is just how it happened. I feel bad for those who lost their gear that was in for service. I would be sad and angry, but what financial recourse is there when the company goes bankrupt?  
Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse
@onhwy61  I  drove 7 hours over 20 years ago to a small high end store in Rochester NY to pick up a beautiful pair of Spendor 9/1s! They were worth it.  
Please talk me out of buying the Avalon Eclipse
I would do it if they are in good condition at that price. You’ve probably wanted and dreamed about them for years, and time goes very fast. I took the same chance years ago on a pair of Nestorovic 5AS speakers that I had dreamed about, and even t... 
A special loudspeaker - Revival Audio Atalante 5
Anyway, there's only one d in ad.  
A special loudspeaker - Revival Audio Atalante 5
There's another member here who owns and loves Atalante speakers. I can't recall who it is. They are certainly beautiful.  
It Was Twenty Years Ago Today!
Some shows are lust especially memorable. Many years ago, I began to write very brief notes about the show on the ticket stub