smata67

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How Much Does Damage Affect Value?
Thanks for the fine words Audiogalore. The damage I experienced went beyond the cosmetic, I have since found additional damage within the unit related to UPS's treatment. A shame for such a great piece, and yes, it sounds very much at home with my... 
DIY Balanced Interconnect Connectors
Apologize. I usually read from left to right as most Americans... 
DIY Balanced Interconnect Connectors
"The female plug is the start of your signal path, so, if the wire you use is directional you want the signal to begin with the female plug(source) and end at the male plug, say your preamp or amp. Follow me?"The Mogami 2534 does not appear to be ... 
DIY Balanced Interconnect Connectors
Johngp, all's good. I'm a hobbyist and this type of thing (forgetfulness) has happened to me more times than you know, no matter how careful I've tried to be. Nothing more meant by the comment. Thanks for the post, very thorough information sensib... 
DIY Balanced Interconnect Connectors
"Don't forget that you want to put the plug body, clamp/strain relief and end plug on PRIOR to crimping/soldering your wires!!"I've had to redo countless connections in the past and will most likely continue to have to re-do them in the future, bu... 
How Much Does Damage Affect Value?
Appreciate further comments regarding my purchase, but the amp has been performing perfectly the last few days and I'm going to keep it. I did find out that the Aragon/Acurus brand has been acquired by Indy Audio and I'm going to check on the avai... 
How Much Does Damage Affect Value?
I see there are a few Ellery Queen fans out there. Yes, there are a couple of things that don't add up here. When I first opened the box, I noticed the unit had shifted out of its right foam holder towards the left and the feet on the right side w... 
How Much Does Damage Affect Value?
Thanks for all the helpful comments. This is my first foray into real "hi-fi", other than a Thiel CS3.5 purchase, so I'm operating in new territory, nice to have a source of sound advice. The seller has agreed to refund 20% and I've accepted. I'm ... 
How Much Does Damage Affect Value?
The unit is an Aragon 8008BB and the faceplate is no longer available. Here are some photos of the unit and box.http://img411.imageshack.us/slideshow/player.php?id=img411/3919/1246092388sds.smil 
CJ MF2300A- What's a good price?
Thanks all for the comments. I wasted no time in jumping on the Aragon 8008BB currently for sale here. The local seller wanted $1350 for his MF2300A. An audiophile buddy recommended the Aragon, so there I am. Looking forward to seeing if it truly ... 
Best bargain for speaker that can offer top sound
A set of Spica TC-50s w/ subwoofer.