tmsorosk

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Best beer
Tried a home made beer at friends that trounced all others. It was a pale Ale. 
What is the best....?
Listening to a good recording ( any format ) on my main Hi Fi with a large glass of 50 year old Whisky, Coke and just the right amount of ice . Oh , if my pretty wife and young daughter are listening with me on the sofa , as they sometimes do, tha... 
Hovland still cuts it 7 yrs on as 2013 approaches
A close friend's Hovland HP100 , Levinson amp and B&W Silver Signature 30 speakers can knock the socks clean off ya. An achingly beautiful tone that most big rigs miss. 
Why are dealers so scared to sell product out of
Taters ,, Edmonton, the Audio Ark. They even delivered the last few products . Mrtennis , who can you buy direct from, a few odd ball brands ? Pass . 
Why are dealers so scared to sell product out of
I buy everything from my local dealer and always receive 15% to 20% off without asking for a discount.Find a good local dealer and establish yourself. 
tube dac
I've tried several tube DAC's but found they lost out at what digital does best.If you prefer overly warm colored sound , go for it. 
Paradigm studio 20 vs 60? Help please
i use the 20 V.5 in my third system and think there great. I've heard the 60's many times and don't feel there on par with the great little 20's. My 20's didn't fully excel until I got some Cardas Clear speaker cables. The 60's are quite good too ... 
Dave Brubeck...RIP
R.I.P Dave. You won't be forgot. 
the viability of hi end companies
jaxwired, I don't think my attitude has much influence on the industry. My position is based on observations. As far as where I live, it's western Canada and yes things are booming here and always have been. 
the viability of hi end companies
Direct marketing on the net may be the wave of the future. But for now most hi-end manufacturer's sell through there dealer network only. The hi-end salon that I deal at always seems busy and it's common to see 5 digit plus components going out th... 
A Dac about two thousand used
Ayre C7, if you can find somebody that will part with there's. It surpasses it's equally priced competitors and gives the best out there a run for there money.It's a no brainer. 
Brass footers for speakers
Coupling your speakers not only improves the bass but you'll hear a marked improvement in detail and definition. I went a step further and replaced the four spikes with three heavy cones solidly mounted to a custom built platform. Cheap and affect... 
Can the copy sound better than the original?
If your burner is doing it's job the copy should be exact. 
are all sacd players the same?
Yes the Oppo sounds like crap compared to the Ayre. I've owned both. 
Dealer selling B stock doesn't tell customers
Sudz is still posting on AA.