shtinkydog

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LoFi
I always like reading @rvpiano 's threads.  he always has solid points that make you think. and the more you think, the more valid his points are.   he incites great responses, too.  well done, RV.  Keep up the great threads.   Hope you find a sol... 
A little puzzled by my newly acquired Yamaha A-S801
@sifter I got the best sound out of the Dali Spektor 2s and the PSB Alphas (I forget which model, either the 1 or the 2).  
A little puzzled by my newly acquired Yamaha A-S801
This is what I’ve found with my 701, which is in the same family: the sound is VASTLY dependent on the components/speakers that you use with it. Using several speakers and CD/DAC combinations, I can get sound that goes anywhere from garbage to med... 
Advice for shipping from Canada to US?
Have the seller contract with a freight forwarder on the Canadian side and have your amp customs cleared in the US and shipped to your door.  The forwarder has contacts in the US, both for clearance and transportation.  Sometimes it will be the sa... 
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
bauhaus -  swing the heartache  
Favorite Album Cover (picture or art on the cover)
 
Frank is gone. AVA lives on!
Short story here.  About 2 or 3 years ago, I emailed 3 different pre-amp manufacturers with questions about their offerings.   Of the 3, he was the only one who replied, and almost immediately.  He got my business.  RIP Frank.    
PS Audio Aspen speakers
Hi Jim.  You sent me a message through Audiogon over the weekend as to what program I was using to upload photos.   I simply find a photo that is online, copy and paste it onto here.  No program needed.  I'm replying to you here because Audiogon w... 
TAD Speakers
@wretnuh2 again, congrats and enjoy!      
TAD Speakers
@wretnuh2 Congratulations on your TAD acquisition! May I ask you which electronics you'll be pairing with them?  (Nice name, BTW.  Backwards "hunter").  
A new horn is brewing in the cauldron?
Did you say you wanted 4 15s??  
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
...at least they're on sale right now.  grab a few dozen and impress your friends.   
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
I don't know if this was already mentioned, but...Bonneville | Tekton Design    
Should I buy a seperate dac?
@erik_squires & @wentz: looks like ebay has lots of them.  Mine has been going strong since they were first introduced.   Agree, great little DAC.   
Stereo Times 2024 MOST WANTED COMPONENTS List
52 grand for a pair of Ianus.  I didn't know you could put a price on one, let alone 2.