timrhu

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Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
Geoffkait involved in a discussion concerning the viability of tweaks? Unbelievable. 
Help me choose a CL special - $200
Probably can't go wrong with either speaker. My experience with the Vandy 1C taught me one thing: insure you have them at the proper tilt angle which for me meant almost no tilt if used in a small room. 
Selling dispute. Please comment.
+1 for Jpan's suggestion. Surprising no one has brought it up yet. 
Dead Can Dance Does it Again
Ordered a few cds from Amazon this morning. Wish I'd seen this thread first. :( 
Question about Audiogon.
If you log in to your page you can go to your personal system and select the "delete this" button. Or have you tried it and it did not work? 
Selling dispute. Please comment.
If I put myself in the buyer's shoes I'd feel a bit cheated. Strong word I know but the ad was misleading. Like you though Jax, I wouldn't have any need for the paper manual and your apology would be sufficient. If this buyer is insistent on the o... 
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
i assume that if you hated a component , you wouldn't have bought it.so too, if you liked a component, but thought it was overpriced, you wouldn't buy it.MrtennisMrtennis, do you understand the purpose of Audiogon? By/sell used gear over the inter... 
Modest Speakers for Large Room
You should audition the Vandersteen 2CE Signature II speakers. Just a bit over your budget but a little dealin may get them there. If I had a room and, more importantly, a wife that would accommodate them I'd give them a try. 
Help me select a new remote preamp on a budget
The PS Audio PCA2 is another option. They sell used for $6-700 and meet all your needs. This will kill the PS Audio you mention above. 
why performance increase after pause?
Timrhu, send me a PM!( It'll be just between you and me)CsontosAs soon as Audiogon reinstates the feature whereby members can contact each other I'll get on it. ;) 
Amp Advice : to Proceed or not to Proceed ?
Correction: My amp was the BPA series. I'm guessing the HPA sounds fantastic. 
Amp Advice : to Proceed or not to Proceed ?
I had an HPA-3 a while ago and used it in a 2 channel setup. I even disconnected one of the channels to do this. Absolutely loved the sound of the amp but had no need for the 3 channels. I probably would have traded someone straight up for the HPA... 
how make your speker faster
If you want the sound to arrive sooner, sit closer to the speakers.But seriously, what is your amplification? 
why performance increase after pause?
There can only be one plausible reason for this phenomenon. But I don't feel like starting an argument now. 
Help me choose a CL special - $200
Not long ago I bought a pair of Vandersteen 1Cs in near mint condition with stands and free shipping for $375. If hte Vandersteens on CL are the original 1s, they are pretty old speakers. I would think $200 is high. Things ain't goin for what they...