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Roger Waters Amused to Death LP what is it worth$
HiHave the CD, played it lots when I got back in 93.When I was at Mike L's place the LP was so stunning that I want to get the LP as well. The LP belonged to Steve Dobbins and it was the first release of the LP.The problem is that I do not want to... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Latest addition to the stable is a 1977 Mercedes Benz Unimog 406.Cheers, 
Roger Waters Amused to Death LP what is it worth$
Help !Looking for a first edition copy of Roger Waters Amused to Death.Can any fellow members send me info or pictures for what to look out for.Ebay seems like one of the sources but I have read that fakes are being sold.Thanks guys, 
Kudos to Audio Research
Friend of mine who has a Audio Research amp sent it in to be fixed.His amp is from the early 80s. It cost too much to get fixed so he asked them to please send it back.Much to his surprise when his amp returned from ARC all of the parts that neede... 
UHA Reel to Reel/Tape Project opinions
PowderdoctorTo answer your question "Is the $300 bucks worth the price of admission to the Tape Project?"Once you hear how energetic the music sounds, I can say positively yes it is.After visiting Mike Lavigne's place back in April (posted impress... 
Personal amp evolution
Added a Wyetech Topaz 211 A amp. This is a single ended 18 watt stereo amp.Who said that SET are flea powered.This one weighs in at 110 lbs.Audio Note output transformers.Along with the Wyetech also picked up a Supratek preamp. 
New Linn Majik-i or Naim Nait 5i with Linn Ninkas
Im my opinion the Naim Nait5i is an outstanding bargain.The cohesiveness from top to bottom is truly outstanding in this price range in SS integrated's. I did own Linn gear before but I have been converted to the Naim.I am personally using the Nai... 
Totem THE ONE vs Totem Signature One
Pulled the trigger and bought THE ONE.Have them on auto-repeat in order to break them in. 
Audio Technica AT 666 is loosing air
The guilty part is the air intake valve. It holds the vacuum for about 30 seconds and then releases allowing air the get in.Is the inside valve/diaphragm easy to fix, want to know before I start taking it apart. Thanks again 
Audio Technica AT 666 is loosing air
I have done the cleaning but she still looses air. I will try to find a rubber conditioner. In the mean time I will do a soap test to see where its leaking from.Thanks Raul and Etbaby. 
Bobo stensons Cantando
Most of Bobo Stenson's is great stuff.I can also recommend:Manu Katche - Playground ECMMarcin Wasilewski, Slawomir Kurkiewics, Michal Miskiewics - TRIO ECMBoth of these are great tto listen to and have stunning recordings, IMHO. 
McIntosh tubes, enough to drive totem?
I was using my Totem Model one with a CJ Premier 11 and they sounded great.The CJ had 70 watts, so the Mac should do just fine.Also used them with ML 33 h and they worked extremely well.Good luck, 
The best hifi magazine?
HiFi+ IMHO gives you the best reading value. Their reviews are long and very descriptive. They try to paint a sonic picture of the music better than most magazines.Positive Feedback and 6moons are also provide great online reading.UHF and the Inne... 
In-Wall Long Runs of Speaker Cable
Hi ScottOne of the things to watch is that your wire / wires are fire rated. The wires that are not rated for in-wall use give of toxic fumes.in the event of a fire. You probably never have to worry about this but it good to be safe. If you want t... 
Power Cable Shootout...
Did a power cord shoot out as well which I posted on my system threads.I bought the Aural Symphonics yesterday.Alexsee has it pegged and agree with his process.Any cable be it PC, speaker, interconnect or digital will have some sort of sonic signa...