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swampwalker

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Songs that trigger you to switch the station or...
Martykl- And we wonder why we can't solve the tubes vs. solid state debate! 
Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it
I'm hoping for second prize, front row tickets to Justin Bieber.Third prize is four front row tickets to Bieber AND a meet'n'greet ;-) 
Master Master Control MMC 3A Serie Reference Speakers
These are very very good speakers with a somewhat limited low frequency extension. They were probably made in either FRance or Switzerland. The brass binding posts and jumpers may be a limiting factor in their performance, but as you;ve heard, the... 
Is my stylus damaged ?
If it looks OK w a magnifier that it probably is. since your budget is tight, I would give it a try one you get the unit back from repair. 
Songs that trigger you to switch the station or...
"Horse w no name" by America. It gives me hives! 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Wait! Do we have George and Ralph agreeing on something? Guess that loud cracking sound noise I just heard was hell freezing over ;-). 
Best Female Vocalists Ballads
And an outstanding fiddler at that! 
Best Female Vocalists Ballads
Add Vienna Teng. I'm not a fan of all of her choices but her voice is amazing and when I like the material...Wowza! 
Manufacurers I have known.... 2 Bobby Palkovic
Thanks for reviving this thread egidius and thank you, Larry for writing it originally. Bobby was a great designer, AND a great salesman. I say that second part with the utmost respect for someone who could evaluate your wants and needs and did th... 
How to use Mondial Magic Box
I don't ground mine and it works as it should. 
B&W 800D or 802D Cosmetic Issues
Zd gives very good advice. With this much $$ involved this has gone way beyond the "my dealer is a good guy and I don't want to be a harda$$." There are places in the U.S. where you buy a house for that price and for lots of people that's a year's... 
Shipping Set of Speakers across country
Have them double boxed with rigid foam in between and then strapped to a pallet and shipped freight. 
Micromega Mydac is a pain..
$1.280- Glad you've had some success, but I'd bet a steak dinner that DJohnson54 nailed it. Almost certainly due to the DAC not supporting Windows 10. I've been getting a little itchy about Win 10 but you've now confirmed that patience (not my str... 
adding active cross over to my system
CJK5993- If you are interested in a Dalquist LP1 send me a PM. 
In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music
Thank you, Peter. I've tried all of the methods and was able to pull out the dent w a vacuum cleaner. U unfortunately, there is a little "crease" at the point where the fabric dome meets the ??surround??. Maybe 1/8" - 3/16" long. I'll get in touch...