scott22

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How did you get started in this hobby
These are fun reads of our earliest exposure to audio and also of the retailers and friends that fostered our education and exposure to what audio could be.  
I wasn’t sure where to classify this…
Maveric I stand corrected!    
I wasn’t sure where to classify this…
Oh my you move from Southern  Cal to South Alabama.Forgetabout your power backup you need a reality check there is more at stake than listening to music get back to Southern Cal.lol  
Politics and Music
Trump the traitor singing    "Folsom Prison Blues". will be a favorite.   
Is this a scam?
. This is why when buying expensive gear I look local so if there is a problem it will get resolved face to face. I will close with this old chestnut better safe than sorry.  
Is There A Big Difference Between Subwoofers From Different Manufacturers
I have a small system near field listening with Canton 9k 2 way stand mounted so I purchased an SVS sb 1000 pro before the price increase. I emailed Canton in Germany and asked the best frequency range to set the cross over and they got back to me... 
Nordost Valhalla 2 Speaker Cables
You gotta have a lot of disposable income to spend 30 large on 3 meters of speaker cable.  
Nordost Valhalla 2 Speaker Cables
 Mr. Skeptic, you need to hear these they will change your tune. I'm gonna run right out and but these what a bargain a WC Fields special. The retail price for the Odin 2 Loudspeaker cable is $29,999.99 for a one meter pair. Can't wait to hear the... 
Buyer Beware
I buy local on Audiogon it may limit choices but no hassle. Both were big purchases for me both sellers were top-shelf people and a pleasure to do business with. I might add everyone on here that I've interacted with have been great.  
Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this?
Yogiboy I can't see any knobs how do you turn it on? 😋   
Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this?
Pretty is as pretty does!  Or Amps got to sound good to look good and the amp looks marvelous.     
Technics integrated sug 700
holmz thank you for your time and expert explanations it is appreciated. I often read about this amp or that has good headroom. I thought it meant that at loud levels when you are pushing your amp to its limit and the music pushes it over its max... 
Did Audiogon get sold to the Chinese or Russian Govt?
I think free speech in politics should be grounded in truth telling after all you are trying to convince the voters of your qualifications and character. When the candidate spews nothing but lies he/she undermines our democracy. Look at some of th... 
Does a graphic equalizer show where your amp is lacking?
Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. Imhifiman and Yogi42 yes ears for sure hearing is shot at 75. bomerbillone Schiits seems not to be Shi$ and for $150 it was a good toy for being a pandemic shut in and boomer keep on keeping on. holm... 
First CD player help!
Like you I bought 700 classical CDs for $200, older stuff most never played lots of great music from great musicians. I bought a Marantz cd 6007 for $500 works fine. Streaming will come later for me.