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Retro Hi End Trivia Question
Gain cells, Koss, Beveridge, Cotter bases, Fulton Gold cables, 16 inch Fidelity Research tonearms...Whimsical, often absurd, from musical to criminal, all Dr.Suess audio from that era is eclipsed by the Hill Plasmatronics. Speakers of refrigerator... 
Bass Management Question
You will not lose the info contained on the LFE track if you chose an external x-over for the sub(s). It will be in the low freq. data sent to the sub if the proper settings are chosen for your system configuration. Check out the piece recommended... 
Music to die to
Supertramp Crime of the Century (The actors and jesters are here, the stage is in darkness and clear, for raising the curtain, but no one's quite certain who's play it is...) 
What's your favorite album cover art ?
Favorite is a tough one, but a standout among those on permanent exhibition in my mind's eye is the Greatful Dead's "Blues for Allah". The long robed, sunglassed, grey haired skeleton playing a violin seems so at home upon hisperch that his natura... 
Sim Moon cd player Opninons
The Electrocompaniet is certianly a way to go, with all respect to Patmatt, the Sim was my choice. The sound fromthese two is world class in every regard, so close in fact that other factors will have you choose one over the other.Sit them side by... 
What time do you wear?
Re: vanity remark.geez, had no idea that my watch made me a carrier of sin!i just thought i was investing in an incredible timepiecethat is legacy to generations of skilled craftsmen. damn.now i have to sell two paintings, a motorcar, several pair... 
Where can I buy Monitor Audio speakers on the web?
i take offense at natalie's remarks towards Monitor Audio.that company started with zero in this country and with a few pairs of decent sounding and well crafted boxes.the mega-giant marketing monster, the well oiled distribution machine, the poli... 
What High End Manufacturers Could Learn From Bose
the robb report, arch digest, dupont registry and more carry ads for high end hifi companies. they will also contain ads for multi million buck boats, cigars you couldn't buy even if you had the money, and jewelery that queen elizabeth would be em... 
Audiophiles - Your Favorite Food??
yeah! fellow wingphiles. if they don't burn going in and out, pass the red devil sauce! for sunday dinner we get fancy and deep fry a turkey out on the front porch. 
looking to replace ML's temporally
a set of nht 1.5's are for sale on this site for 275.00.amazing capabilities. they tolerate shelves and other boundaries with less complaint than most, too. they areway beyond atoms and the like sonically. perhaps you'llfind them to be a good inve... 
Best Power Cord for Sims amps.
Tennispro, used to think you were an alright sort, but your Titanownership puts you on the "until i can get my amp too, idon't like him anymore" list. sorry, i just cannot copewith this much envy. a ferrari or yacht, maybe a gulfstreamand i could ... 
Cable dollar allocation
Irler,spread your budget equally to start, assured that quality isconsistent throughout. consider using the power cord money to install a dedicated 20 amp, high grade outlet with isolated ground. this benefits the entire system instead of a single... 
TOTALLY CONFUSED about analog
confused,celtic's advice will serve you well. a pre-owned rega may beworth a look (recently on audioshopper for 300.00)Also may browse for a Thoerns table in the classifieds. Recommend the TD-160 at 200 to 300. either way, cartridgeselection (to s... 
Help on premium cd player
Grandpad, sooner or later every vetern audiophile comes to the conclusion "I just want to listen to music...". I've probably muttered that 3 to 4 times this year alone.Once was during the search to replace my beloved EAD Ultradisc2000. Wary of gar... 
Ode to Bose
Sent my ex a set of Acoustimess 3's for X-mas. Wonder if her and new hubby will try my "tweak" about plugging the sub's r+ and r- output wires into the wall?