sugarbrie
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| How can you tell when tubes are shot? You may not notice the slow decline. You may be use to the sound. Since you will need new tube eventually, get some and see if it sounds better. If the same, just save the new tubes until later. | |
| BMI Whale Elite - Construction? I've been currious about trying to demo the BMI cords and the Absolute cords. I will maybe this fall. I mostly have Vansevers cords and some thick 12AWG and 14AWG generic electrical hardware store variety. | |
| Will Internet Distroy High End ? Some one has to buy new high end gear if it is mostly available from dealers only. If not, we will all be trading some pretty old gear pretty soon! I would not have the stuff I have if it was not for the internet. Even new stuff I bought from my o... | |
| Care to share your scams? One word: Bose | |
| BMI Whale Elite - Construction? Interesting question. The other questions is if you had two cables to choose from at the same price. The first on rates an A+ for build quality and finish and B+ for sound; the second one B+ for build quality and A+ for sound; which one would you ... | |
| AMC Tube Amplifiers One of the best bangs for the buck for a solid state amp that comes close to tubes is the Audio Refinement Complete integrated made by YBA. New about $1,000, used $600+ | |
| Best speaker under $500 If you do not mind used the 302 go for $175+ on places like eBay and here. A steal at $250 leaving more money to spend on the rest of the system. Great re-sell value if you upgrade later. | |
| Best speaker under $500 The B&W 302 list for $250 a pair brand new; not sure what speakers Puresound is talking about. For the CDM-1 used, get the original ones. They are the ones that won all the awards. The CDM-1SE is not as good. The new CDM-1NT are OK, but will c... | |
| How important is PC for CD vs Amp Pre Are you using a power conditioner with an IEC plug? That is a good place for a power cord upgrade before most other places IMO. | |
| AMC Tube Amplifiers The only potential downside I know of is when you need new tubes. I think the tubes come hard wired to a plug in board, so you have to buy that instead of picking up any replacement tube. Soundwise I have heard lots of good things about them for t... | |
| Dogs who love music The Dog does not seem to care one way or another. The Cat likes most music except Ethel Merman. | |
| Need assistance finding parts supplier.. Try Mouser Electronics www.mouser.com | |
| Best speaker under $500 For half that you could get a pair of B&W 302s or the new one (303?) | |
| B W 601 S2 They are excellent for the price. Fantastic re-sell value if you ever want to upgrade later. If you bought a used pair for around $300+ you could probably get your money back two years from now it you did upgrade. | |
| Playing back 78s? Where do I start? Ortofon's and the stylus are available at www.garage-a-records.com |