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Subwoofer for classical music listener
My floorstanders are competent for general listening of all genres of music, classical included without a sub.Once hearing "Tocatta and Fugue in D minor" and the 2nd movement of Ludwig V's 9th with a sub, no turning back.Dual Rel B3's(way outdated... 
I Hate That Song..Turn It Up!
I once(through the cooperation of the sales guy) blasted a couple of the Ramones debut LP tunes through a Levinson based system and management politely put and end to that.Blitzkrieg Bop, Beat on the Brat and 53rd and 3rd CRANKED! I left my Zep, S... 
Skin Orgasms caused by music .
skin orgasm. I feel dirty after  seeing  those two words put together.Im taking a shower. 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
"I checked out the Rogers High Fidelity. Awesome sound but like the VSI75 somewhere around 8-9 grand. What do they say? C'mon Man!"dolfan1467-I feel the frustration.Rogers vs the PL however, ISN'T an apple to apples comparison. The Rogers is a spa... 
Speaker match for PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated?
I’ve been enjoying my HP for 3 years. Using specs on paper to match with the HP or any amp makes perfect sense. Especially when playing with gear with pricing that STARTS in the thousands!You really (if you have the opportunity) need to just demo ... 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
The PL line is a great buy, when kept in perspective.The reviews and my ears pretty much agree that if you want something at least "in the middle" of "high end" audio, PL is among the best value lines.Whats better sounding is subjective.If you ins... 
Audiophiles are not alone
billstenson, I feel your passion regarding the phono/glass.I extend my arms a little more to include my beloved tube FM tuner."Accurracy" or "realistic" debate is like discussing religion.I stand somewhere between the dividing line, leaning toward... 
Can I Live With A Hardwood Floor?
folkfreak-yes, I did misread lwins post. It wasn't that fuse I was thinking about.Ooops!A quick read of your link clarifies.Thanks 
Can I Live With A Hardwood Floor?
"My new stereo room has marble floors, no drapes or carpet and typical drywall and had a nasty slap echo. I installed 25 Synergistic Research HFT's according to their recommendations and the slap echo is gone."lwin- that explains why there is a tr... 
Primaluna dialogue premium HP tube rolling suggestions to reduce brightness
Meiaflask,Recommendations seem to be all over the place. Whatever your ears end up liking, the PL  DP preamp would be the optimal setup.With that in mind, the suggestions of NOS RCA,GE,Raytheon. ..American tubes instead of the Euro/Brit tubes have... 
Primaluna dialogue premium HP tube rolling suggestions to reduce brightness
Suggestions to call Upscale is a start.Since Kevin is the distributor and offers tubes, he can suggest something that also won't break the bank. V11 &12 are the biggest influence other than the power tubes.Perhaps some of the new production ar... 
If you had to choose between Okki-Nokki and Pro-Ject record cleaners....
mktracy-umm...that's not how commerce works  here in the U.S.A.Online retailers simply put the burden of taxes on the buyer, regardless if you're  in the state or not.EVERYONE is responsible for tax on a purchase. You're not exempt just because yo... 
Your Nominations: Top Phono Stages under $1,000
$900!!  Ouch, I'm never selling mine! That's a great buy. An even better buy for the 3rd owner if it were sold. I'm curious if the right compnents were upgraded, could the Foz sing a tad sweeter?With a tube swap and power cord,the Foz will convinc... 
Your Nominations: Top Phono Stages under $1,000
"A used Fosgate Signature phono stage. All tube and supports MC cartridges. It is an excellent sounding phono stages and goes for around a thousand used."lostbears- really,around $1K?!!  I have the V.2  purchased new 6 year ago.Got mine for $2k. G... 
If you had to choose between Okki-Nokki and Pro-Ject record cleaners....
"You can get it from Music Direct for $499 with no tax and free shipping."mktracy- no tax? You're not implying you don't pay your states sales tax? Remember the line on the state form you're supposed to state EVERY out of state purchase and declar...