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Need demo CD's for RMAF
TvadThanks. Last year at the show a couple guys from NY came in and stayed for quite a while. They gave me four of the NY Audio Rave CD's Very cool. The 2007 CD had "Sing Sang Sung" by Gordon Goodwin. Really cool. I will put "Singin for the Fences... 
Need demo CD's for RMAF
Thanks for your thoughtful response. Are you coming to the show? 
tube watts vs transistor watts?
You know Audiofeil I do appreciate you monitoring this site to make sure nothing bad happens but could you focus a little more attention on the hobby in get off my back. If you would do that I will close my casket....... No viewing allowed. My kid... 
tube watts vs transistor watts?
RrogThat is the first time in 7 years that anyone on Audiogon has agreed with me. Having said that I would like to die knowing that on just one occasion Tvad agreed with me. That would make me happy. My casket will be open for viewing. Jim 
tube watts vs transistor watts?
One thing that tube amplifiers/preamplifiers do so well that solid state amplifiers do not is reproduce those wonderful micro dynamics. Those subtle nuances. So when listening to tubes you are not looking so much at the big dynamics like drum beat... 
Cary 300SEI w/Harbeth P3SR or Spendor SA-1?
You will be fine with those speakers. 
Best CD Player HDCD under $1000US
Can you find an old Shanlin? 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
DreI suggest that if you don't put your audiogon moniker on your bag that we all use the secret hand shake, known only to ourselves.Jim 
Where to listen
I second the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. You may be surprised at your response to some of the really expensive systems you hear. So two ways to save money. Lots of items on sale and if you trust your own ears and not the hype you should be able to ... 
Gershman Black Swans vs Focal Scala Utopia
I would be interested in your thoughts once you have purchased them and have them broken in. Let us know. 
VPI Classic Cartridge Help
I think that VPI offers the Dynavector DV-20 pre mounted as an option. I would suggest you upgrade to the Karate. It is a cartridge that far surpasses its modest price range. 
For a boomy room, what panels will reduce mid-bass
You might try some new and less boomy speakers. 
Sub for Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage
You should take a look and a listen to the Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator (sub) It can mate with virtually any speakers very fast. 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Nice thread. You might be interested in the deHavilland room which is 9016 in the tower. Kara Chaffee of deHavilland will be there to introduce her new tape head preamplifier. This means you avoid some of the terrible tape deck preamplifiers and j... 
Trade- off, power SS vs tube magic.
AudiofeilThis would be a good time to let people know that you are a dealer.