tlong1958

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What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
@ejr1953 I have exactly the same pre/power amp combination. Very happy with it, and yes it’s one of the best I’ve heard also. 
What's playing in your head today?
It happens to me almost every day. A song gets stuck in my mind and it keeps playing over and over. Very annoying. The best way to get rid of it is to listen to my system and replace it with something else. I suspect it’s a mental problem of some ... 
Am I considered to be a materialistic person?
What she doesn’t know, she can’t get pissed off about 
Ted Denney, and Synergistic Research's Powercell
@keithr. Yes. It is an advertisement. A rather long boring one. Audiogon forums are full of advertising, poorly disguised as information sharing posts. 
Am I considered to be a materialistic person?
My wife thinks I’m nuts because I have invested so much money and time in this hobby. I’ve been somewhat obsessed with audio since I was 12. I’m 60 now, doesn’t look like I’m going to give it up. And yes I am materialistic. I accept that. It could... 
What were the best years for McIntosh power amps...
This audio stuff is all very subjective and system dependent.Listen, and buy what you like would be my advice. 
What were the best years for McIntosh power amps...
Lots of McIntosh bashing here. I’ve had Pass labs, ARC, NAD, Counterpoint, Yamaha, Marantz, Pioneer, and others. Some of these were very good (Pass) and others not so good. ARC sounded good but was unreliable as hell. In terms of sound quality, re... 
UTurn Orbit or Yamaha YP D10
I’ve got a Yamaha YP-D6 around here somewhere. Anyone know anything about this model? Never seen another one anywhere. 
Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?
I’m leaning towards a Torus RM 15. Trying to find a deal on a new one 
Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict?
I’m looking for something also. I’ve been using an PS Audio Dectet and it’s ok but I’d like to get something better without spending more than $1500 or so. Good surge/spike protection is important  
Your favourite Rush albums?
2112Fly by NightCaress of Steel 
Magnepan's new LRS?
I have some older Rotel separates (RB 1080 Amp @ 200watts/ch and RC 1082 pre) in a second system. Would this drive the LRS speakers adequately? Thinking about getting new speakers for this system.  
Looking for an integrated tube amp under $2500
Perhaps the reason your amp was frequently in the repair shop was because it did not have enough ventilation. Get a new equipment rack. 
Manufacturers pushing their products and agenda in the forums.
I agree 100% with Elizabeth about the shill threads. They are advertising products, and this is supposed to be a discussion forum about audio/video. The fans don’t just use the threads they start to peddle their faith based tweaks, they infect oth... 
I wan't the best in this price range
Mail vocals? 175 ohm per mono block?!!!