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sellers trying to sell used product for 10-20% off of list price
@cowan217...……………..."Hmm...you never heard of Harvey Electronics, Meyer Emco, Pc Richard, The Wiz, Sam Goody ? There’s another handful too."None of these businesses had 9 stores and most were low to mid fi at best.  Keep trying...………... 
sellers trying to sell used product for 10-20% off of list price
@cowan217...……………...I have lived in the Northeast for 65 years and NEVER heard of a 9  store high end chain.  Tweeter hi fi doesn't count as they sold mid fi at best.  So, what was the chain called?  Crazy Eddy, Korvetts? 
Most annoying song, period.
Any song by The Rolling Stones.  Absolutely hate that band. 
KEF R11 vs B&W 702 vs Golden Ear Triton 1.R vs?
@avanti1960...……………………….The Triton References at 9K do not have any of those attributes you are complaining about. 
Was the Snell Secret a Wide Baffle?
In my post above, I meant Infinity Black Widow tonearm, not Black Beauty. Hey, I'm old! 
Was the Snell Secret a Wide Baffle?
One of my good .friends bought the original Snell Type A Speakers back in 1976. I remember taking the speakers back to the factory in Newburyport, MA to have them upgraded.  We also met Peter Snell. My friend had the speakers in his large living r... 
Who owns or has owned McIntosh Speakers?
@mijostyn..................if if you haven’t heard them then your comment is merely speculation.  I have heard 3 different models including the top of the line speakers and my complaint is that all the models seem a bit soft on the top end.  
KEF R11 vs B&W 702 vs Golden Ear Triton 1.R vs?
I second audiotroy. If you want an even better experience, get the Triton References like I have. Miles better than the Triton One R and the Triton One.  The Spendor D7 has quite lightweight bass. 
what's a good fm tuner?
I have 2 McIntosh tuners, a MR85 digital tuner and a MR88 tuner with FM HD and XM radio. It looks the same as the MR87 but with the HD audio and XM. It looks perfect sitting one shelf above my MC302 amp. I have also owned a Magnum Dynalab Etude, a... 
Who owns or has owned McIntosh Speakers?
I heard a few pairs at Audio Classics.  I liked the Legacy Audio speakers they were selling much better.  The McIntosh cabinets are first class but the speakers really do not wow me.  This is coming from a McIntosh guy.  For the money, there is be... 
Barbie's Very Real, High End Speaker Problem...
@elizabeth...………………………..."mescaline". now that's something I haven't heard since my High School days back in the late 60's.  Thanks for the memories.  wink.  wink. 
Accuphase amps
I sold Accuphase components in the mid 70's when the brand was first introduced.  They were manufactured by Kensonic Labs at the time.  They were always the best sounding in our sound room and built like a brick **** house. 
What speakers have you had the best success with a Parasound A21?
Golden Ear Triton One   $4999.00Golden Ear Triton One Ref  $6000.00 
Need Help! My Class A Amp Is Running Very Hot
If you just bought the amp and are that worried, perhaps Class A isn't for you.  In that case, I would return the amp and buy the Class AB version instead. 
Time of build not apparent
My Esoteric SACD Player has the month and year manufactured right above the serial number plate.  All AI preamps have the year manufactured built into the serial number.